Physician's Field Guide to Neuropsychology

Dr. Karen Sanders is a Board Certified Neuropsychologist through the American Board of Professional Psychology and member of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology.  She is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, teaching medical residents about the use of neuropsychology   She received her doctorate in psychology from Brigham Young University and a Bachelor of Music from the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music. She completed two post-doctoral years of training at the University of Washington Medical Center and the Philadelphia Geriatric Center.  Her clinical work includes the medical populations of neurology, movement disorder, CNS/non-CNS oncology, stroke, dementia and medical rehabilitation.  Research participation includes neurocognitive outcomes in areas of oncology and cerebrovascular events.  She is a Past - President of the Pacific Northwest Neuropsychological Society and member ofthe International Neuropsychological Society, National Academy of Neuropsychology and APA.

Introduction.- The Distinct Worlds of Neuropsychology and Medicine. -The world of the neuropsychologist: origins in norm-referenced testing.-The world of the medical practitioner: origins in Bayesian model.- Existing models of collaboration.- The difference between neuropsychological testing, cognitive screens, and neuroradiological exams.- The current debates in assessment: issues concerning evidenced-based testing, cognitive screens, computer-based cognitive tests, and standard neuropsychological testing.- Symptom validity in neuropsychological and medical settings.- Case Examples.- Pediatrics: Neuroimaging. - Pediatrics: Epilepsy. -Mild Cognitive Impairment vs. Alzheimer’s Disease. -Frontotemporal Dementia.- Vascular Dementia.- Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke.- Aneurysms: Ruptured and Unruptured. - Cardiovascular: Hypoxia. -Cardiovascular Surgery Outcomes. -Parkinson’s Disease.- Parkinson’s Plus Disorders.- Huntington’s Disease.- Lewy Body Dementia. -Traumatic Brain Injury: Sports Concussion. -Pediatric Brain Injury. -Cancer and Chemotherapy Outcomes.- Adult Epilepsy.- Multiple Sclerosis.- Psychiatric: Schizophrenia.- Neuroimaging and Biomarkers.- Surgery: Pre- and Post-Neurological Testing.-Related Issues in Collaboration: Specialties and Essential Considerations.- Multicultural Considerations. -Learning Disorders.- Forensic and Medicolegal Issues.- Medical Rehabilitation.-Vocational Issues. -Psychotherapy and Neuropsychotherapy.- Neuropsychological Feedback.-Family Needs and Involvement. –Appendix. -References.​ 

“The purpose is to increase knowledge about the field of neuropsychology and provide physicians with information about the utility of neuropsychological assessment in collaborative medical care. … the book is aimed at physicians and residents in training.” (Christopher J Graver, Doody's Book Reviews, September 06, 2019)