Functional neurological disorders (FND): management
Evidence-based neurology checklist on functional neurological disorders (fnd): management: Approach to management Exclude organic cause Avoid excessive investigations Screen for psychological or psychiatric causes e.g. anxiety and depression Interventions In-patient management Follow-up
Approach to management
- Exclude organic cause
- Avoid excessive investigations
- Screen for psychological or psychiatric causes e.g. anxiety and depression
Interventions
In-patient management
Follow-up
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