Physician’s Field Guide to Neuropsychology

· Neuropsychological assessment of extremely preterm children.

Introduction.- The Distinct Worlds of Neuropsychology and Medicine. -The world of the neuropsychologist: origins in norm-referenced testing.-The world of the medical practitioner: origins in Bayesian model.- Existing models of collaboration.- The difference between neuropsychological testing, cognitive screens, and neuroradiological exams.- The current debates in assessment: issues concerning evidenced-based testing, cognitive screens, computer-based cognitive tests, and standard neuropsychological testing.- Symptom validity in neuropsychological and medical settings.- Case Examples.- Pediatrics: Neuroimaging. - Pediatrics: Epilepsy. -Mild Cognitive Impairment vs. Alzheimer's Disease. -Frontotemporal Dementia.- Vascular Dementia.- Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke.- Aneurysms: Ruptured and Unruptured. - Cardiovascular: Hypoxia. -Cardiovascular Surgery Outcomes. -Parkinson's Disease.- Parkinson's Plus Disorders.- Huntington's Disease.- Lewy Body Dementia. -Traumatic Brain Injury: Sports Concussion. -Pediatric Brain Injury. -Cancer and Chemotherapy Outcomes.- Adult Epilepsy.- Multiple Sclerosis.- Psychiatric: Schizophrenia.- Neuroimaging and Biomarkers.- Surgery: Pre- and Post-Neurological Testing.-Related Issues in Collaboration: Specialties and Essential Considerations.- Multicultural Considerations. -Learning Disorders.- Forensic and Medicolegal Issues.- Medical Rehabilitation.-Vocational Issues. -Psychotherapy and Neuropsychotherapy.- Neuropsychological Feedback.-Family Needs and Involvement. -Appendix. -References.¿