Sub-Acute Care Team: The Neuropsychologist

What is a neuropsychologist? Well, we can break the word in two, to get the word ‘psychologist’ which is a doctor of the behavior. We also get the word ‘neurologist’ which is a doctor of the brain. Put them together, and you get to the specialized field of ‘neuropsychology’. This is the study of how…

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The Neurologist’s Role in the Sub-Acute Care Team

This is the third in a series of articles describing the sub-acute care team. Let’s learn about the neurologist’s role in the sub-acute care team. Previously, we discussed the roles of the dietitian, the physical therapist and the physiatrist. The National Stroke Association describes the role of the stroke neurologist as specializing in diagnosis, treatment…

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