ABSTRACT
Contents Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 83 Selecting a Neuropsychologist ....................................................................................................85 Th e Neuropsychological Examination ....................................................................................... 87 References ................................................................................................................................. 92
Introduction Th is chapter will address the various roles of a neuropsychologist, particularly as these roles apply to life care planning. Th e chapter will also address how a life care planner might select a neuropsychologist, the elements of the neuropsychological evaluation, and the methods used by neuropsychologists for interpreting data obtained in a neuropsychological examination. Implications for life care planning will be addressed in terms of ways questions might be posed to a neuropsychologist regarding the functioning of an individual patient.
