Books by Eelco F. M. Wijdicks

This book summarizes the portrayal of major neurologic syndromes and clinical signs in cinema. More than 100 blockbuster and classic films are reviewed including Rain Man, My Left Foot, Million Dollar Baby, Awakenings, Pi, and Memento, as well as documentaries. Each chapter includes text boxes with film dialogue chosen to draw in the reader and highlight key themes. Rating each film¿s accuracy, the book discusses nearly 50 neurology topics, explains them, and places them in a broader context. The book is accessible for all health care workers as well as the general public.