Instant Neurological Diagnosis

Experienced neurologists work fast. They take a brief history, perform a short examination (if that), and make an accurate diagnosis. Traditionally such skill stems from experience but diagnostic expertise can be taught. This approach is the core philosophy of Instant Neurological Diagnosis.

First published in 2016, Instant Neurological Diagnosis quickly became a must-have for the practicing neurologist looking to acquire the expertise to make rapid diagnoses. This best-selling guide became an indispensable source of diagnostic clues, starting from a patient’s appearance all the way down to a directed clinical examination. In this completely revised and updated resource, the authors continue to provide a one-of-a-kind work that illustrates unique neurologic cases with their specific signs and clues, without revealing the actual diagnosis. Reinforced with over 200 videos, every trade secret (’Handle’) the authors know is listed in the relevant chapters along with warning messages termed ’Red Flags’. With the aid of these powerful diagnostic shortcuts, the reader is guided rapidly toward the correct conclusion.

Christopher H. Hawkes MD has a longstanding career as a clinical neurologist in the NHS. He is Honorary Professor of Neurology at Barts School of Medicine and Dentistry and formerly honorary consultant at the Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, University College London. He is Executive Editor and founder of the journal Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders.

Bettina Balint MD is Assistant Professor for Clinical Research on Complex Movement Disorders and Parkinson´s Disease at the University of Zurich, and Head of the Movement Disorder Department at the University Hospital Zurich.

José Biller MD is Professor and Chair of Neurology at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He served as a Director of the American Board of Psychiatry
and Neurology (1994-2001) and as President (in 2001), and currently holds the title of Emeritus Director.