Neuroanatomy Through Clinical Cases by Hal Blumenfeld, Hal Blumenfeld

Synopsis

Blumenfeld (Yale U. School of Medicine) presents this innovative textbook on neuroanatomy. Traditional textbooks/courses focus most attention on memorization of anatomical details, with only limited searching for applications of this knowledge as time allows. Here, the author utilizes over 100 actual clinical cases as a teaching instrument, allowing students to appreciate the clinical importance of structural details as they are being learned, and motivating students to further study of normal anatomy and function. Intended mainly for first- or second-year medical students in neuroanatomy, neurobiology, or neuroscience courses. Also suitable as a reference text for advanced medical students and residents, and students in other health professions. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Celso Agner, MD, MSc(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Description:A complete review of neuroanatomy is provided through clinical cases.
Purpose:The purpose of the book is to approach neuroanatomy through a different perspective, i.e., clinical cases frequently seen in practice.
Audience:The audience is mostly composed of neuroanatomists and neurology and neurosurgery residents, who, in limited time, need to constantly review the neuroanatomical concepts in order to better manage real clinical scenarios.
Features:Throughout 19 chapters, the authors describe neuroanatomy in its full extent. In at least four chapters, there is mention of clinical situations and their direct anatomical correlates. The illustrations are pertinent and directly reflect the written text. The references are up-to-date.
Assessment:This is an important book for neurology and neurosurgery residents, for its direct implications for their clinical practices.

Biography

Blumenfeld, Hal, MD, PhD