Is there any way to prepare for a neuropsychological evaluation?
These are not tests that one can study for, but there are several things that one can do to facilitate the evaluation: • The patient should bring a current list of ALL medications and doses (because medicines may change frequently for some persons, it is important to make sure the list is up to date) • If the patient has difficulty providing information about their history, it is helpful for a family member or friend to accompany them (for at least part of the clinical interview). • It is helpful if the patient can provide records of previous neurodiagnostic testing (e.g., brain scans such as CT or MRI scans) and/or results from previous neuropsychological evaluations if completed at another hospital or institution. It is the goal of the neuropsychologist to get the best possible picture of the patient’s current functioning. Several things can interfere with this goal, for instance if the patient is: • Excessively tired or fatigued or has sudden, unexpected “sleep attacks” • Not motiva
