title: Primary care for women. Comprehensive assessment of the neurologic system.
abstract: This article reviews the essential neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, and summarizes the components of the health history, physical exam, and laboratory tests required for an assessment of the neurologic system within the primary care setting. Brief case studies illustrate the wide range of symptoms associated with neurologic disorders in women and the manner in which the pattern of symptoms can be used to locate the site of pathology and indicate the need for referral and follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21287-1228, USA.
authors.forename: E K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Pressman
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Zeidman
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Summers
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009420:Nervous System / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D009424:Nervous System Physiological Phenomena; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D011247:Pregnancy; D011597:Psychomotor Performance