Nonneurologist practitioners faced with the diagnosis of dementia cannot be expected to conduct the detailed assessments for which neurologists are trained. Nonetheless, they should be able to ...

Since the E/M code is best determined by the medical decision making, essentially this means that you must document 1) a moderate level of medical decision making, and 2) either a expanded problem ...

Noninferiority study meets criteria for superiority ...

The widespread use of mechanical ventilators that prevent respiratory arrest has transformed the course of terminal neurologic disorders. Vital functions can now be maintained artificially after the ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

With the increasing prevalence of dementia as populations age, and with the introduction of specific therapies, it becomes important that a wide range of practitioners develop skills in diagnosis.

NOTE: PFSH from an earlier encounter does not need to be re-recorded if the physician reviewed and updated the previous information. The review and update may be documented by describing any new PFSH ...