UPC: 9780826107268 | Contemporary Neuropsychology: The Neuropsychology of Cortical Dementias (Hardcover)

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The Neuropsychology of Cortical Dementias addresses in depth the neuropsychological impact and features of the full range of cortical dementias. It examines the differential neuropathological and pathophysiological bases of these dementias and emphasizes their behavioral and cognitive aspects in assessment diagnoses and treatment. The book also presents the most advanced techniques and strategies for disease-specific treatment. Featuring contributions from such diverse disciplines as neuropsychology neurology psychiatry clinical psychology pathology and social work this volume provides a broad interdisciplinary perspective for practicing clinical neuropsychologists neurologists psychiatrists gerontologists and psychologists who work with patients suffering from dementia. Key Features: Includes comprehensive clinically-focused coverage of all major cortical dementias Covers neuroanatomy assessment diagnosis treatment and management of dementia patients Discusses assessment and diagnosis from the perspectives of neuroimaging and cognitive and behavioral symptoms Discusses a range of interventions (pharmacological cognitive-behavioral etc.) and management issues related to dementia treatment Informed by contributions from such diverse disciplines such as neuropsychology neurology psychiatry clinical psychology pathology and social work The Neuropsychology of Cortical Dementias addresses in depth the neuropsychological impact and features of the full range of cortical dementias. It examines the differential neuropathological and pathophysiological bases of these dementias and emphasizes their behavioral and cognitive aspects in assessment diagnosis and treatment. The book also presents the most advanced techniques and strategies for disease-specific treatment. Important legal/ethical issues and the role of caregivers in treating dementia patients are also covered. Featuring contributions from such diverse disciplines as neuropsychology neurology psychiatry and clinical psychology this volume provides a broad interdisciplinary perspective for practicing clinical neuropsychologists neurologists psychiatrists gerontologists and psychologists who work with patients with dementia. Key Features: Includes comprehensive clinically focused coverage of all major cortical dementias Covers neuroanatomy assessment diagnosis treatment and management of dementia patients as well as legal and ethical issues Discusses assessment and diagnosis from the perspectives of neuroimaging and cognitive and behavioral symptoms Discusses a range of interventions (pharmacological cognitive behavioral etc.) and management issues related to dementia treatment Informed by contributions from such diverse disciplines as neuropsychology neurology psychiatry and clinical psychology