You are head of an assessment team that needs some testing to determine the level and type of cognitive impairment being experienced by your client.You call on the services of which type of team member for this assessment?

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Neuropsychologists are specialized in the assessment of cognitive function, neuropsychological testing and diagnosis, and often work with clients who have experienced neurological injury or disease. Therefore, they are the most appropriate team member to conduct such assessments. Psychiatric social workers, psychiatrists, and psychiatric nurses are not specifically trained in neuropsychological assessment. While neuropsychiatrists have some training in neuropsychological assessment and treatment, they primarily focus on the interface between psychiatry and neurology.

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