Patient’s Education

Learn with confidence

One place for your patient guides

Find practical information about neurological conditions, everyday care, safety, and questions to bring to your visit.

Choose a topic in our searchable Learning Center. Each topic has one guide, with English and Spanish summaries and links to trusted medical resources.

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Make the most of your reading

Choose the topic that matches your question.
Review the safety information and linked resources.
Discuss what applies to you with your own clinician.

Learning Resources

Reliable information for patients and caregivers

Understand neurological conditions

Patient information about neurological diseases, testing, and research from NINDS.

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Recognize stroke warning signs

Learn why sudden symptoms need immediate emergency care. If you suspect a stroke, call 911.

Read CDC stroke guidance →

Prepare for your care

Find information for patients and caregivers, including visit preparation and neurological testing.

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For educational and informational purposes only. This content is not medical advice and does not replace medical consultation or evaluation. Call 911 for any medical emergency. Do not change medicines or begin exercises based only on this page. Ask your clinician about new or worsening symptoms, falls, medication side effects, and the right level of care. For severe or sudden symptoms, serious injury, breathing difficulty, or another medical emergency, call 911; do not wait for a website, form, or chatbot reply. English and translated summaries can contain errors or become outdated. Spanish and other translations may lose medical meaning; confirm important instructions with your clinician and a qualified interpreter. Linked materials may have different regional emergency numbers; in the United States use 911.