Sinopsis
Anyone who studies neurology immediately recognizes not only
its fascinating complexities but also the many different types of learning
skills that one calls upon to understand it and commit it to memory. As medical
students rotating in neurology, and later as neurology residents and fellows, it
was clear to us that while there were great and grand neurology textbooks
written by giants in the field, a study guide that offered clear explanations,
simplifying complex concepts, and presenting information in an easily
understandable format, while allowing for study of large amounts of information
in a timely manner, was not available. As our board examinations neared, we were
unable to identify a board review book that satisfied the minimum criteria for
what we felt was the ideal study guide: comprehensive yet concise, case-based,
with an abundance of images and diagrams, and perhaps most importantly, a
question-and-answer (Q&A) multiple-choice type format. As chief residents
organizing board review sessions for our neurology resident colleagues, we found
this format to be the most effective and enjoyable way to learn neurology. With
these criteria in mind, we envisioned and set out to write Comprehensive Review in Clinical Neurology.
In neurology perhaps more than any other specialty, clinical
vignettes increase learning efficiency by illustrating examples and placing
sometimes challenging neuroscience concepts into clinical practice. With this in
mind, the majority of questions in this book are case-based. A multitude of
radiographic and pathologic images are carefully selected to supplement
information in the cases while also contributing to knowledge of these
respective areas. The anatomic diagrams and other graphics provide visual aids
to consolidate information presented in the discussions. The book is organized
so that the reader can review chapters in their entirety or select individual
questions from each chapter for review. Despite the Q&A format, topical
review is possible with this book as well: the chapters are organized by topics,
the index is comprehensive, and most importantly, reference is made in the
discussion to different questions related to a specific concept. This book is
strengthened by the renowned specialists who painstakingly reviewed the chapters
and contributed valuable suggestions and images.
We feel that Comprehensive Review in
Clinical Neurology will be useful to the whole spectrum of those learning
neurology, from medical students and junior residents beginning their neurology
education to senior neurology residents and fellows studying for the neurology
board examination, and even to staff physicians reviewing for
maintenance-of-certification examinations. Because neurology is a key component
of all specialties related to neuroscience, psychiatrists, neurosurgeons,
geriatricians, and psychologists will benefit from this book as well. We hope
that readers of this book will enjoy it and learn from it.
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