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Record Nr.

UNINA9910782897803321

Titolo

Neuropsychological assessment of neuropsychiatric and neuromedical disorders [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Igor Grant, Kenneth M. Adams

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, 2009

ISBN

1-281-99858-3

9786611998585

0-19-970280-2

Edizione

[3rd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (759 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

GrantIgor <1942->

AdamsKenneth M. <1948->

Disciplina

616.89/075

Soggetti

Mental illness - Diagnosis

Nervous system - Diseases - Diagnosis

Neuropsychological tests

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; List of Color Illustrations; Preface; Contributors; I. Methods of Comprehensive Neuropsychological Assessment; II. Neuropsychiatric Disorders; III. Psychosocial Consequences of Neuropsychological Impairment; Author Index; Subject Index

Sommario/riassunto

This is a major revision of a standard reference work for neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, and neurologists. About one-half of the book contains entirely new work by new contributors. New topics not covered in the previous editions include consideration of common sources of neurocognitive morbidity, such as multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and exposure to heavy metals; psychiatric and behavioral disorders associated wtih traumatic brain injury; neuropsychology in relation to everyday functioning; the effects of cognitive impairment on driving skills, and adherence to medical treatments. The Thi