Focused Neuro Exam for a Patient with Memory Loss

Focused Neuro Exam for a Patient with Memory Loss
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine
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Product ID: 20644

Abstract: 

This video is to instruct 2nd through 4th year medical students on how to perform a thorough neurological examination specifically for an older adult experiencing memory loss. It stresses examination technique, so that the student may perform the exam in a real clinical setting with authority and confidence. Each examining technique is photographed clearly using a simulated patient to provide a hands-on practical application.

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Educational objectives: 

1. Conduct a comprehensive and complete neurological exam 2. Identify an abnormality in the nervous system as it relates to memory. 3. Recognize symptoms which suggest neurologic dysfunction. 4. Describe the anatomic and physiologic basis of the neurological examination as it relates to memory loss.

Date posted: 
Tue, 02/23/2010
Date last updated: 
Fri, 02/05/2010
CME credits available: 
No
Has this product been peer reviewed?: 
No
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Contact person/corresponding author: 
Claire DiVito (divitocl@umdnj.edu)
Authors: 
Dr. Mark Friedman
Creative Commons License: 
CC BY-NC-SA
NLM Citation:
Friedman, M. Focused Neuro Exam for a Patient with Memory Loss. POGOe - Portal of Geriatric Online Education; 2010 Available from: http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20644
APA Citation:
Friedman, M. (2010). Focused Neuro Exam for a Patient with Memory Loss. POGOe - Portal of Geriatric Online Education. Retrieved February 05, 2012 from http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20644