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Workshops / Courses
Clinical Attachments
About Neuropsychology Unit
Case Studies in Neuropsychology
Neuropsychology of the Ageing Brain
Understanding Neuropsychology (Lecture Series)
Observational Internship in Clinical Neuropsychology
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nderstanding Neuropsychology (Clinical Observation)
Staffed by Research Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, and Clinical Neuropsychologists, the unit provides clinical services to patients from the departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Behavioural Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Rehabilitation Medicine, in diagnostic formulation, cognitive monitoring, and therapeutic intervention. The unit also provides research support in psychometric testing for clinical trials and other hospital-based research projects.
Teaching and Training
The unit provides ongoing opportunities for students and allied health professionals to observe neuropsychological examination and cognitive testing. Advanced training in neuropsychological testing procedures and case formulation is offered to Psychologists with a special interest in Clinical Neuropsychology.
The unit conducts regular in-house journal club meetings, case discussions, and staff training courses in the clinical applications of neuropsychological knowledge. Staff of the unit is actively involved in inter-departmental training programmes, patient support groups, and community projects.
Research
a. Main areas of research focus:
- Participation in international clinical trials for dementia and stroke
- Development and validation of cognitive test instruments for local populations
b. Other areas of research interest:
- Cross-cultural neuropsychological testing
- Longitudinal study of cognition in normal aging
- Cognitive recovery and post-concussion symptoms in mild head injury
- Assessing neuropsychological functions in normal elderly and dementia patients
Enquiries for Workshops/Courses
Person-to-Contact: Ms Jinny Tan
Contact no: 6326 6754
Fax: 6327 9507
Email: jinny.tan.k.n@sgh.com.sg
Enquiries for Clinical Attachments
Person-to-Contact: Ms Jinny Tan / Ms Jane Heng
Contact no: 6326 6754 / 6326 6111
Fax: 6327 9507
Email: jinny.tan.k.n@sgh.com.sg / jane.heng.h.k@sgh.com.sg
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