by Mark Hallett (Editor), Mark Hallett (Editor), Mark Hallett (Editor), Jon Stone (Editor), Alan J Carson MBChB MD MPhil FRCPsych FRCP Dr. (Editor)
Functional Neurologic Disorders, the latest volume in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology series, summarizes state-of-the-art research findings and clinical practice on this class of disorders at the interface between neurology and psychiatry. This 51-chapter volume offers an historical introduction, chapters on epidemiology and pathophysiolology, a large section on the clinical features of different type of functional neurologic symptoms and disorders (including functional movement disorders, non-epileptic seizures, dizziness, vision, hearing, speech and cognitive symptoms), and then concluding with approaches to therapy. This group of internationally acclaimed experts in neurology, psychiatry, and neuroscience represent a broad spectrum of areas of expertise, chosen for their ability to write clearly and concisely with an eye toward a clinical audience. This HCN volume sets a new landmark standard for a comprehensive, multi-authored work dealing with functional neurologic disorders (also described as psychogenic, dissociative or conversion disorders).
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 680
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 17 Oct 2016
ISBN 10: 0128017724
ISBN 13: 9780128017722
Book Overview: As the only reference to address conversion disorders from both a clinical and research perspective, this book emphasizes history, epidemiology, symptoms, and treatment as compiled by an internationally acclaimed group of experts in neurology, psychiatry, and neuroscience For further information, see the Handbook of Clinical Neurology series page: http://store.elsevier.com/HCN