Ethical Considerations

Ethical Consideration

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Ethical Consideration

 (1)_ Neuropsychological assessment, from its definition, is the evaluation of the different areas of operation of the human mind. The standard methods of evaluation are perceptual sensory and motor functions, concentration and attention capacities, language, Mathematical and general problem solving abilities, study skills, behavior and hearing and sight abilities (Synapse.org, 2014).

. The stated neurological functions are tested and related to the general personal medical history and at times, genealogical history information could come in handy. A wide range of these tests assists a doctor to determine the state of the brain and body functionality. All body functions are controlled by a specific part of the brain. If this part is dysfunctional, then a problem could most likely plague the person affected. For example, if these tests were conducted to a victim of an accident, potential chances of detecting language and speech problems, or proper functioning of the limbs are high. Through the psychological tests, a doctor is able to advice patients and families on impending conditions. A doctor in this case could give medication or remedy, and appropriate care systems for the different patients.

Neuropsychology assessment is assessed by the use of battery approach. This is where several cognitive functions are measured and determined by the results of the tests. These may include Non-invasive tests on memory, responsiveness, language, graphical, spatial ability and memory. This data is later used to identify the best approach to tackling the condition. NPE gives understanding on the mental working of an individual, a limit for which present day is imaging strategies and has just restricted capacity. On the other hand, a prepared experienced neuropsychologist to be of any profit to the patient must decipher these tests. These tests are regularly coupled with data from clinical reports, physical examination, and progressively, post morbid, pre morbid and self-relative reports alone. Every neuropsychological test has qualities and shortcomings in its legitimacy, dependability, affect-ability, and specificity. On the other hand, through varied testing and new in situ testing, the utility of NPE is expanding drastically It may be misused by mostly giving out statistical erred reports and that is having inflated type I erred rates, inapt use of P-values, disregard of consequence size and the unsuitable use of null hypothesis tests

At the completion of the test and further report on neuropsychological test, the neurologist must make sure that the codes of ethics are adhered to the book on the moral conducts of practice as they are dealing with humans. The reason for this moral contemplation is to secure patients from damage be it physically or mentally considering how the test was conducted. The illustrations of these ethical conducts are privacy issues, assent from members as well as the society, confidentiality, but most of all avoidance of the patient to suffer from physical and mental stress.