Book excerpt: Now in two colours throughout, this new edition of LectureNotes: Neurology contains the core neurologicalinformation required, whichever branch of clinical medicine youchoose. Reflecting current clinical practice, the latest advancesin the diagnosis and management of neurological diseases areconcisely covered. The book is divided into two parts. The NeurologicalApproach looks at neurological history taking. Theneurological examination is then discussed in detail –consciousness, cognitive function, vision and other cranial nerves,motor function, sensation and autonomic function. In part two,Neurological Disorders, the common neurological conditions aredescribed, along with neurological emergencies andneuro-rehabilitation. Featuring a self-assessment section, and withclinical scenario and key points boxes throughout, LectureNotes: Neurology is ideal for medical students, junior doctors,and specialist nurses who want a concise introduction to clinicalneurology that can be used as a core text or as a revisionresource.