Neurology

concisely documenting a patient's neurological status, including history, examination findings, and diagnostic tests, to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning

The academic discipline began between the 15th and 16th centuries with the work and research of many neurologists such as Thomas Willis, Robert Whytt, Matthew Baillie, Charles Bell, Moritz Heinrich Romberg, Duchenne de Boulogne, William A. Hammond, Jean-Martin Charcot, C. Miller Fisher and John Hughlings Jackson. Neo-Latin neurologia appeared in various texts from 1610 denoting an anatomical focus on the nerves (variably understood as vessels), and was most notably used by Willis, who preferred Greek νευρολογία.[7][8]

• Mental Status: Assess orientation, attention, memory, and language skills.

• Cranial Nerves: Briefly note any deficits or abnormalities in cranial nerve function.

• Motor Function: Document muscle strength, tone, and any involuntary movements.

The emerging field of neurological enhancement highlights the potential of therapies to improve such things as workplace efficacy, attention in school, and overall happiness in personal lives.[27] However, this field has also given rise to questions about neuroethics