While neuropsychologists are not trained to conduct physical examinations, they do perform many of the noninvasive procedures that a neurologist might perform as part of a physical examination. They are not legally capable of doing everything a neurologist can do with a patient in most states, and while they may be trained in the use of equipment such as CT scans and PET scans, they typically do not conduct these tests themselves.

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Neuropsychologists

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Neuropsychologists

A) do not conduct physical examinations of an individual, since that is the sole responsibility of the neurologist.
B) perform many of the noninvasive procedures that a neurologist might perform as part of a physical examination.
C) are trained in the use of equipment such as CT scans and PET scans.
D) are legally capable of doing everything a neurologist can do with a patient in most states.

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