Material on Brain Injury Too Hard to Understand?

Nearly all of the survivors of a traumatic head injury and their families with whom I have worked have had one complaint: There is nothing written that explains head injury in clear, easy to understand language. Most say the available material is too medical or too difficult to read. visit www.bressmanlaw.com for more information.

WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN A NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST?

Columbus, Ohio. According to personal injury lawyer, David Bressman, in order to get the best and most successful recovery from a brain injury, you will likely utilize a neuropsychologist. But what should you look for, what are some good questions to ask?

WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN A NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST?

The following is by no means meant to be an exhaustive list of the questions or concerns you should have when choosing a neuropsychologist nor is the following meant to disqualify any neuropsychologist you are considering, these are meant to enable you to begin a discussion with the neuropsychologist.

1. Does the neuropsychologist should have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an accredited university or college?

2. Did the neuropsychologist complete coursework in other neurosciences such as neuroanatomy (the study of the structure of the brain and spinal cord) and neuropathology (the study of disorders of the brain and spinal cord)?

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