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Is Neuropsychological Evaluation Effective In Assessing Cognitive Functions?
I am 50 yo. I have to have a Neuropsychological Evaluation. At age 10 I had an IQ of 168. I have had Strokes, TIA s, Seizures, PTSD, Concussions, Family History of Dementia, Parkinson s, Heart Attack, and Cancer. I am not looking forward to testing, not trusting that Doctor is being honest about possible Diagnosis. Don t enjoy the Guinea Pig feeling like when I was age 10.
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Hello,
Neuropsychological testing is always an effective tool, possibly the only one tool, in assessing cognitive and neurological functions. Please don't feel guinea pig way just because it is done only when the doctor feels it is necessary.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. K. V. Anand
Neuropsychological testing is always an effective tool, possibly the only one tool, in assessing cognitive and neurological functions. Please don't feel guinea pig way just because it is done only when the doctor feels it is necessary.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. K. V. Anand
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