About this ebook
The book covers MTBI assessment in such specific settings and populations as clinical, forensic, sports, children, gerontological, and military. It also addresses professional issues such as providing feedback to patients about symptom validity, ethical issues, and diagnostic schemas. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury will provide neuropsychologists, referring health care providers, courts, disability insurance companies, the military, and athletic teams/leagues with the in-depth, current information that is critical for the accurate and ethical evaluation of MTBI.
Key Features:- Provides in-depth, expert coverage of one of the most critical topics for clinical neuropsychologists
- Includes contributions from the leading authorities on both MTBI/post-concussive syndrome and malingering/symptom validity
- Covers assessment in such contexts as civil forensics, sports, military/veterans, and gerontological settings
About the author
Shane S. Bush, Ph.D., ABPP, ABN is the Director of Long Island Neuropsychology, P.C., a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University School of Medicine, and a neuropsychologist with the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System.
Dominic A. Carone, PhD, ABPP-CN is board certified in clinical neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology. He served as President of the New York State Association of Neuropsychology for 3.5 years and of the Central New York Psychological Association (one year term). He is currently employed as a neuropsychologist and clinical assistant professor at SUNY Upstate Medical University, where he coordinates the Neuropsychology Assessment Program.
