Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Interventions in Clinical Neuropsychology in General and with Special Populations: An Overview

The profession of clinical neuropsychology requires a considerable breadth of knowledge, encompasses a broad range of activities, and brings the neuropsychologist into contact with a diverse group of people composed of both consumers and providers of neuropsychological services. While the field of neuropsychology continues to mature, the very breadth and diversity that result in the richness of neuropsychological practice often leads to disagreements, conflicts, and uncertainties regarding optimal practice activities. Neuropsychologists, like all psychologists, have professional forums in which to discuss and debate practice parameters, have colleagues with whom to consult informally, and have a code of ethics that serves as a general guideline for what is considered to be responsible psychological practice. The ethical psychologist must, at a minimum, be competent, objective, and concerned about the best interests of his or her clients, profession, and society.