Caring for Patients With Functional Neurological Disorders: A Case-oriented Review
Mary A O'Neal1, Barbara A Dworetzky
1Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.
Abstract:
Patients with functional neurological symptoms are commonly seen in neurological practice. They have significant disability that may not improve and their care is costly. This article will use case histories to underline the important aspects of caring for patients with functional neurological disorders, including important features of the history, examination, neurobiology, appropriate investigations, and an approach to treatment.
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