PSYB65H3 Chapter 15: PSYB65 - Chapter 15 - Nov 22, 2010
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To primarily determine whether brain damage was present, which is sometimes called organicity. diagnose conditions that are not readily detectable by using neuroimaging (e. g. early detection of alzheimer"s disease) assess quality of life and to evaluate the client"s capacity to succeed in his/her present environment (e. g. assessing whether the person will be able to return to work) Can be referred as a participant, patient, subject, or client. Clinical neuropsychologists refer to the people they assess as their clients. Definition diagnoses and treats disorders of the nervous system, which includes disorders of the cns and. Assess, manage, and rehabilitate individuals who are suffering from neurological disorders, regardless of cause. Specialized training in obtaining and interpreting images of human body and/or treating conditions using radiological science. Premedical training, medical training, and a residency in their specialty. Review and interpret a scan"s result, and write a report detailing the findings for primary care physician / neurologists.
