Cognitive Assessment for Clinicians (Oxford Medical Publications) - Softcover

Hodges, John R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 019262394X ISBN 13: 9780192623942

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 1994

Synopsis

This remarkable new book provides a unique, practical guide to cognitive testing for clinicians. Incorporating the enormous advances in the understanding of cognitive function over the past decade, the author - himself a practising behavioural neurologist - presents the theory behind cognitive assessment and advocates a practical approach to testing. Twelve case histories illustrate this pragmatic approach and tips on physical examination are presented making this an invaluable aid to bedside assessment. A useful appendix including standardized mental test schedules supplements the text. This unique guide will be invaluable to every clinician who wishes to enhance standards of cognitive assessment.

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Review:

This is an excellent book, bringing the experience of a specialist clinician, and a little of the mystery of the neuropsychological assessment into the reach of general clinicians with an interest in cognitive assessment. It has useful practical advice, and I particularly found the illustrative cases helpful. Highly recommended. (Amazon Customer Reviews,)

This is an excellent introduction to cognitive assessment for clinicians who need more than the rudimentary tests they apply, to understand the underlying principles and disorders which affect cognitive functions and to have a working knowledge of more specialist tests that specialists like clinical psychologists use. An essential read for anyone working in geriatric medicine or old age psychiatry or neuropsychiatry. (Amazon Customer Reviews,)

In the UK core medical training, there is virtually no mention of cognitive neurology. It hardly appears in the MRCP(UK) either. This is staggering given the increasing prevalence and dementia of dementia, worldwide and specifically in the UK. Prof. Hodges' brief guide will therefore be enormously useful to junior physicians who wish to have a sound overview of the cognitive assessment, written by one of the most well respected experts in the world. Unlike other guides, it is written in easily accessible language, and does not have an undue emphasis on mnemonic functions subserved by the medial temporal lobe (notwithstanding the incredible importance of Alzheimer's disease in this area). This guide is a joy to read, and will also be of use to other health professionals. (Amazon Customer Reviews,)

About the Author:

Professor Hodges has a particular interest in memory, language and early onset dementia syndromes. He directs the Memory and the Early Onset Dementia Clinics at Addenbrooke's Hospital and co-ordinates a multi-disciplinary research team consisting of neuropsychologists, behavioural neurologists and neuroimagers. He has authored over 300 peer reviewed papers and approximately 100 chapters and reviews. Professor Hodges has written books on transient amnesia, and cognitive assessment for clinicians, and co-authored, with Dr Berrios, a book on memory disorders and psychiatric practice. He recently edited the first textbook dedicated to early onset dementia syndromes. He was the founding co-editor of Neurocase and is now associate editor of Brain. He has also lectured extensively around the world.

About this edition

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 019262394X
• ISBN 13: 9780192623942
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256