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clinical neuropsychology program
Clinical neuropsychology is a sub-field of psychology concerned with the applied science of brain-behaviour relationships. Clinical neuropsychologists use this knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and or rehabilitation of patients across the lifespan with neurological medical, neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions, as well as other cognitive and learning disorders.[1] Assessment is primarily by way of neuropsychological tests, but also includes patient history, qualitative
observation and may draw on findings from neuroimaging and other diagnostic medical procedures. Clinical neuropsychology requires an in-depth knowledge of: neuroanatomy, neurobiology, psychopharmacology and neuropathology
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observation and may draw on findings from neuroimaging and other diagnostic medical procedures. Clinical neuropsychology requires an in-depth knowledge of: neuroanatomy, neurobiology, psychopharmacology and neuropathology
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