Neuropsychology for Neurologists, an Issue of Neurologic Clinics, Gebunden

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In this issue of Neurologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jane S. Paulsen and Carissa Gehl bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Neuropsychology for Neurologists. Top experts provide an overview of neuropsychological assessment that extends beyond mental status examination to facilitate diagnostic considerations, clinical decision making with regarding to critical life skills, and suggestions for rehabilitation. This issue also includes characterization of typical neuropsychological features associated with specific illnesses / injuries and consideration of behavioral signs and symptoms, functional capacity, and quality of life for individuals with these diagnoses.
Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including the role of neuropsychology in neurological clinical decision making; diversity considerations in the neuropsychological evaluation; epilepsy and neuropsychology; neuropsychological evaluation for oncology; cognitive rehabilitation / neuropsychological intervention for traumatic brain injury; and more.
Provides in-depth clinical reviews on neuropsychology for neurologists, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.