Includes full documentation of all records reviewed, extended interview time, assessment of need for psychological testing, administration of psychological testing when indicated, clinical assessment of disability status in consideration of policy coverage, clinical assessment of the efficacy and appropriateness of present treatment plan, and prognosis. Includes full documentation of all records reviewed, extended interview time, assessment of need for neuropsychological and psychological testing, administration of neuropsychological and psychological testing when indicated, clinical assessment of disability status in consideration of policy coverage, clinical assessment of the efficacy and appropriateness of present treatment plan, and prognosis. By Michael Castellano N europsychological testing is a standardized, clinically-established procedure developed to assess an individual's cognitive level of functioning and, when deficits are present, to quantify the severity and scope of existing cognitive impairment. Neuropsychology is a highly specialized discipline within the field of psychology. The science of neuropsychology focuses on cognition, i.e., the ability of the mind and brain to think, reason, remember, learn, comprehend, etc.
Clinical neuropsychology is practiced by a licensed psychologist specializing in neuropsychology.
This specialty field has developed a variety of clinically standardized tests and procedures to evaluate the cognitive and functional effects of brain injury, brain damage, and organic brain disease. Damage to brain functioning can be precipitated by head injuries, stroke, chemical and toxic exposures, organic brain disease, substance abuse, and medical malpractice. Cognitive deficits can also have non-organic, transient roots, and may be associated with depressive conditions, anxiety disorders, and severe psychological trauma. Neuropsychological tests have been standardized over the years in much the same way as psychological tests. SNTs are validated in a clinical trial setting according to established professional procedures such as using a randomly selected control group, adjusting for age and educational background, etc.