Neupsy Key

Vertigo-Dizziness William Osler once was quoted as saying that no physician can hear the presenting complaint of “dizziness” without experiencing a sinking feeling. Although dizziness as a presentation is one…

Aphasia Aphasia is a disorder of language. The patient with aphasia uses language incorrectly, or comprehends it imperfectly. In contrast, the patient with dysarthria articulates poorly, but grammar and word…

Left Hemiplegia When examining a patient with a left hemiplegia or hemiparesis, nondominant hemisphere function rather than aphasia testing is stressed. Even in left-handed patients, the right hemisphere is usually…

Right Hemiplegia When examining a patient who has right hemiplegia (paralysis) or right hemiparesis (weakness), establish whether the lesion is cortical, subcortical, in the brainstem, or in the spinal cord…