Mistakes in Clinical Neuropsychology

This innovative book uses a case-based approach to discuss mistakes made in the practice of clinical neuropsychology to form a helpful tool in the training of early career clinicians. By allowing readers space for critical reflection during clinical practice, the book teaches competency in clinical neuropsychology.

Autorentext

Oliver Turnbull is a neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist, with an interest in emotion, especially as related to emotion regulation, memory, decision-making, false beliefs, and the neuroscience of psychotherapy. He is a Professor at Bangor University in Wales (UK), where he is also Deputy Vice Chancellor.

Rudi Coetzer is the Clinical Director of the Disabilities Trust, and an Honorary Professor in the School of Human and Behavioural Sciences at Bangor University. Prior to his current role he worked in the National Health Service for 20 years as a Consultant Neuropsychologist and Head of Service.

Christian Salas is a clinical neuropsychologist and psychoanalytic psychotherapist. He is Associate Lecturer at the Center for Human Neuroscience and Neuropsychology and Director of the Clinical Neuropsychology Unit (Diego Portales University). His work focuses on understanding emotional and personality changes after brain injury and how psychoanalytic tools can be adapted to facilitate socio-emotional adjustment and well-being.

Inhalt

1. We Live or Die by History. 2. The Wrong Amnesia. 3. No such thing as a neuropsychological test. 4. Absence of Evidence. 5. Problematic Pyramids. 6. Cutting Corners. 7. Blind sight. 8. I did it my way. 9. Rudderless rehab. 10. Thinking inside the box. 11. Concrete patients need concrete therapists. 12. It's getting worse, Doc. 13. Not built in a day. 14. This is not neuropsychological rehabilitation! 15. Epilogue: Accepting and appreciating errors.