Neuropsychological assessment of neuropsychiatric and neuromedical disorders / edited by Igor Grant, Kenneth M. Adams.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Grant, Igor, 1942-

Adams, Kenneth M., 1948-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mental illness--Diagnosis.

Mental illness.

Nervous system--Diseases--Diagnosis.

Nervous system.

Neuropsychological tests.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (759 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This is a major revision of a standard reference work for neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, and neurologists. About one-half of the book contains entirely new work by new contributors. New topics not covered in the previous editions include consideration of common sources of neurocognitive morbidity, such as multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and exposure to heavy metals; psychiatric and behavioral disorders associated wtih traumatic brain injury; neuropsychology in relation to everyday functioning; the effects of cognitive impairment on driving skills, and adherence to medical treatments. The Thi

Contents:

Contents; List of Color Illustrations; Preface; Contributors; I. Methods of Comprehensive Neuropsychological Assessment; II. Neuropsychiatric Disorders; III. Psychosocial Consequences of Neuropsychological Impairment; Author Index; Subject Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1-281-99858-3

9786611998585

0-19-970280-2

OCLC:

476243471