Mary D. Moller, PhD(h), DNP, ARNP, PMHCNS-BC, CPRP, FAAN Associate Professor Coordinator, PMHNP DNP Program School of Nursing Pacific Lutheran University Director of Psychiatric Services Northwest Integrated Health Tacoma, Washington
Brett A. Parmenter, PhD, ABPP Clinical Neuropsychologist Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences University of Washington VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, American Lake Division Lakewood, Washington
Douglas W. Lane, PhD, ABPP, CPsychol Geropsychologist Clinical Associate Professor Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences University of Washington School of Medicine VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, American Lake Division Lakewood, Washington
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Neuropsychological testing can help pinpoint key cognitive deficits that interfere with the potential for optimal patient outcomes. Psychiatric clinicians need to be knowledgeable about the common tests used and how to incorporate the results into their diagnosis and treatment plans.
Related Resources
The American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology. www.theaacn.org.