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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.

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Author:   Jane Paulsen, Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin Madison, Professor of Neurology and Neurosciences and Vice Chair for Research,Department of Neurology) ,  Carissa Gehl, Ph.D. ABPP/CN (University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry)
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   Churchill Livingstone
Weight:   0.510kg
ISBN:  

9780443131073

ISBN 10:   0443131074
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   03 October 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Neuropsychology for Neurologists Mild Cognitive Impairment: Quantifying a Qualitative Disorder Dementia: Common Syndromes and Modifiable Risk and Protective Factors Neuropsychology and Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Neuropsychology and Movement Disorders Neuropsychological Manifestations of Multiple Sclerosis Epilepsy and Neuropsychology Traumatic Brain Injury Neuropsychological Evaluation for Oncology The Role of Neuropsychology in Neurosurgical Care: A Review of the Literature Neuropsychology’s Role in Assessment of Medical Decision-Making Capacity, Home Safety, and Driving Ability Neuropsychological Feedback as a Therapeutic Intervention: The Effective Communication of Assessment Results to Maximize Patient Outcome Cognitive Rehabilitation for Adults with a History of Traumatic Brain Injury Boosting Brain Health: Interventions for the Prevention and Treatment of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Early Neurodegenerative Disease Integrating Diversity, Culture, and Equity into the Neuropsychological Evaluation

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