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    Neuropsychological Tests



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    Neuropsychological testing can help your doctor find out how damage to your brain is affecting your ability to reason, concentrate, solve problems, or remember.

    Doctors use a wide variety of tests for neuropsychological testing. In most cases you will take a series of tests, rather than a single test.

    This type of testing is most often done by a Reference psychologist Opens New Window with special training in this area.




    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: Reference November 29, 2011
    Medical Review: Reference Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
    Reference William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine


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