Description
All neuropsychologists need to know how to produce evidence-based reports. This book brings together experts to provide an in-depth guide to high-quality report writing in a range of contexts, including evaluations of older adults, psychiatric patients, those with complex medical conditions, schoolchildren, and others. It reviews the fundamental elements of a clinical neuropsychological report and shows how to tailor findings, conclusions, and recommendations to particular audiences, such as referring physicians, school professionals, and legal decision makers. Of special utility, every chapter features excerpts of sample reports, including examples of strong and poor documentation of the same material.
Chapter
1. General Principles of Neuropsychological Report Preparation
Prerequisites Prior to Report Preparation
Technical Aspects of Report Preparation
Ethical and Professional Issues
ABCN Practice Sample Criteria
Psychometric and Interpretive Issues
Appendix 1.1. Sample Complete Neuropsychological Report for Jane
2. Neuropsychological Reports for School-Age Children
Developmental Neuropsychological Considerations and the Assessment Process
Understanding Special Education Law and Eligibility Criteria
Determining Eligibility for Special Education Services: The Distinction between “Disorder” and “Disability”
Writing for and Collaborating with School Professionals
Technical Aspects of Report Preparation
Final Thoughts Regarding Report Writing for School-Age Children
Abridged Sample Neuropsychological Report
Appendix 2.1. Abridged Sample Neuropsychological Report for Joe Bruin
3. Neuropsychological Evaluation of the Medically Complex Child
Complex Medical Conditions
Managing Long-Term Prognostic Issues
General Report-Writing Considerations
Writing for Medical Personnel
4. Differential Diagnosis in Older Adults
General Geriatric Neuropsychological Considerations
Spectrum of MCI to Dementia
Writing for and Collaborating with Neurologists
Common Report-Writing Mistakes
Appendix 4.1. Sample Neuropsychological Report for Ms. Smith
5. Psychopathology and Psychiatric Comorbidity
Neuropsychological Functioning in Selected Psychiatric Disorders
Collaborating with and Writing for Psychiatrists
6. Personal Injury Forensic Neuropsychological Evaluation
The Nature of Forensic Neuropsychological Practice
The Forensic Neuropsychological Report
Common Errors in Forensic Neuropsychological Reports
Appendix 6.1. Sample Summary, Impressions, and Conclusion Sections from a Civil Forensic Evaluation Report
7. Criminal Forensic Neuropsychological Evaluation
Civil and Criminal Forensic Exams
Typical Criminal Referral Questions
Writing for and Interacting with Lawyers, Judges, and Juries
8. Pre- and Postsurgical Neuropsychological Evaluation: Illustrations in Epilepsy
Unique Aspects of Evaluating Patients with Epilepsy
Writing for and Collaborating with Neurological/Neurosurgical Teams
Measuring Reliable Change
Report Components and Analysis with Selected Examples
Appendix 8.1. Sample Neuropsychology Consultation Report
9. Evaluation for Treatment Planning in Rehabilitation
Standard Rehabilitation Report-Writing Recommendations
Outpatient Report Commentary and Component Analysis
Appendix 9.1. Sample Outpatient Neuropsychological Report
Neuropsychological Report Writing
( Evidence-Based Practice in Neuropsychology )
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