Medical and Laboratory Examinations for Neuropsychologists : A Clinical Guide.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Farrer, Thomas J.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (305 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2026.

Summary:

This book is a practical guide for clinical neuropsychologists on how to understand and use medical tests, like lab work, brain scans, sleep studies, and EEGs, to better diagnose and treat patients with cognitive or neurological issues. It fills a critical gap by helping neuropsychologists interpret medical information that often impacts brain function but isn't typically covered in their training.

Contents:

Cover

Title page

Copyright page

Contents

List of Contributors

Introduction

1 The Neurological Examination

2 Structural and Functional Imaging: Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Positron Emission Tomography in Clinical Neuropsychology

3 Vascular Imaging

4 The Role of Systemic Imaging in Neuropsychology

5 EEG and Other Neurodiagnostic Procedures

6 Intraoperative Mapping and Monitoring

7 Wada Testing: Assessment of Language and Memory Dominance

8 Polysomnography

9 Lab Work Relevant for Cognitive Functioning

10 Visual Diagnostics for Neuropsychologists

11 CSF Biomarkers, Tissue Biopsy, and Genetic Analysis

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

0-19-761951-7

OCLC:

1584650731