In this episode, which could be titled “Neurocognitive Assessments for Silly, Cool, Fun People” (that’s us—we are the silly, cool, fun people), Margaret and I describe five neurocognitive domains often used in psychometric testing. We also cover the associated simple yet elegant tests you can do at the bedside. These neuropsychological assessments help provide better insight into the functioning of certain regions of the brain and the underlying processes of cognition.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter
00:24 Welcome to How To Be Patient Podcast
00:47 New Year's Resolutions Discussion
02:06 Improv Classes and Creativity
06:19 Neurocognitive Assessments Overview
07:44 Complex Attention Explained
18:58 Visual-Spatial Skills and Testing
24:48 Neuro Exam Tools and Anecdotes
30:36 Ear Hygiene and Otoscope
31:07 Psychiatrist's Unusual Methods
31:35 Assessing Language and Fluency
32:20 Semantic and Phonemic Fluency Tests
36:17 Crosswords and Dementia
40:00 Social Language and Empathy
44:33 Autism and Emotional Reactivity
47:02 Neuropsychology and Cognitive Reserve
55:58 Executive Function and Daily Living
01:03:54 Outro and Credits
