Building a Neuropsychology Practice: Developments in Clinical Psychiatry (Developments in Clinical Psychiarty)

Neuropsychologists are like detectives, Drs. Podd and Seelig enthusiastically explain, challenged to piece together evidence from the study of brain-behavior relationships to make inferences about dysfunctions and recommendations for rehabilitation. This book is written primarily for clinical psychologists who want to shift the nature of their practices from traditional psychotherapy and testing, in recognition of both the changing economic climate and the increase in longevity that renders the population vulnerable to the dementia that can accompany aging. It addresses the pragmatics of respecialization: where to get referrals; the transferability of clinical training; how to undertake neuropsychological evaluations and interventions, demonstrated by presentation of actual case material (history, tests, observations, interpretations); how to write reports; even how to bill for services. The authors answer the first part of their opening question in such a thoroughgoing, straightforward fashion that every reader will be equipped to answer the second part with confidence.