Higher Neural Functions

This book is a practical guide to the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders. Divided into ten sections, the text begins with an overview of neural functions followed by sections explaining attention, language, memory, behaviour, and cognition. The second part of the book covers the diagnosis and management of several disorders including agnosia, visuospatial disorders, neglect syndromes, apraxia, and emotion and neurobehavioral disorders. This useful guide serves as an everyday clinical reference for both practising neurologists and trainees. Key points Practical guide to the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders Provides basic understanding of neural functions including attention, cognition, language, memory, and behaviour Covers several different neurological disorders Useful, clinical reference guide for daily practice