Hours of learning: 14

Publication date: 2012

Aim
To examine the more commonly encountered neurological diseases, emphasising a cost-effective and rational approach to therapy with a view to improving patient care

Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this course you should be able to:

• Describe the pathophysiology of epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, and myasthenia gravis
• Evaluate the drug therapy available to treat these conditions and indicate the principles of rational drug choice in individual patients
• Identify the advice and information needs of patients and their families that would enable them to manage their conditions and medications more effectively
• Offer guidelines for monitoring patient progress by identifying symptoms indicative of an improving or worsening clinical state