A clinical neuropsychology consultation can identify the particular cognitive and
behavioral changes that have been caused by such medical problems as
dementia, a brain injury or chronic neurologic condition. Such effects of
injury or illness may not be obvious in standard medical, psychiatric, or neurological exams.

At times, objective neurodiagnostic tests such as EEG, CT, or MRI do
not reveal physical changes to the brain, even when the person displays
significant problems with memory, thinking or behavior.

Often these changes involve only higher cognitive functions that require more than
routine neurological workup to assess.

Therefore, a neuropsychological exam can be a very important supplement to
a thorough medical workup.