Introduction: Neurological Disorders

Question 1

What does a neurologist do?

Answer 1

Specializes in treatment of nervous system disorders; brain and spinal cord injury and dysfunction

Question 2

What types of assessments will neurologists make?

Answer 2

1) Patient History
2) Family Background
3) Observance of behavior and state of awareness while taking history
4) Giving simple tests of memory and speech

Question 3

What are the examination procedures?

Answer 3

Physical Examination assesses: head and body size, reflexes, smell and taste, sensation and hearing, sensitivity to light, strength and muscular reflexes (involuntary muscle movements), object recognition, blood pressure
*Follow-ups w/ imaging as needed.