Independent Neuropsychological Evaluation

<p>The Independent Neuropsychological Evaluation explores the process of conducting an independent neuropsychological evaluation (IME) for disability related claims. While neuropsychologists are well trained in the area of clinical assessment little training mentoring or supervision applies these skills to the disability arena and a lack of literature specific to this rapidly growing area of practice by which to develop expertise encroaches on these needs.</p><p>Authors Howard J. Oakes David W. Lovejoy and Shane S. Bush provide information about how to prepare disability related assessments that are valid useful and appropriate. They explain the language and context of "disability" offer relevant ethical and professional considerations and cover business aspects of IMEs as well as particular neuropsychological related issues. Although the subject matter covered in this book has relevance to neuropsychological IMEs conducted in the context of civil litigation workers' compensation fitness for duty and state- or federally-sponsored disability programs this book emphasizes IMEs conducted for private disability insurance companies. Practicing neuropsychologists and clinical psychologists who conduct or are contemplating conducting independent examinations as well as providers in neurology and psychiatry who may struggle with some of the same disability-related issues and questions will find this volume of great practical use.</p>