Many people ask what a clinical neuropsychologist does. This is totally understandable, especially considering that in many countries clinical neuropsychology is still in its early stages. Here are some things that a clinical neuropsychologist may do:  Neuropsychological assessment of neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease, TBI, epilepsy, and schizophrenia.  Identify neuropsychological functioning after a patient has a stroke. Depending on stroke type, whether it is an ischemic stroke or lacunar infarction, hemorrhagic stroke, or cerebral venous thrombosis, identify deficits and provide rehabilitation via restorative or compensatory strategies.  Diagnosis and treatment. Differential diagnosis can be extremely challenging in some cases and a clinical neuropsychologist can help determine a diagnosis. The treatment is based on a tailored rehabilitation plan, which aims to improve a person’s daily functioning.  Education or counseling to individuals and families.  Examine and narrow down a given individual’s biopsychosocial tendencies, which can influence prescription medication recommendations or decisions.  Preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative assessment of individuals who undergo surgery for brain tumors, epilepsy, etc.  Compare patients’ progress before and after pharmacologic, surgical, or behavioral interventions. These are just some of the basic responsibilities of a clinical neuropsychologist. A clinical neuropsychologist can also focus on conducting clinical research or work in academic settings.