The utility of neuropsychological consultation in identifying medical inpatients with suspected cognitive impairment at risk for greater hospital utilization

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the importance of demonstrating the efficacy and utility of neuropsychological assessment in the modern health care environment.
2. Describe the basic components of a neuropsychological utility study, and factors possibly associated with higher healthcare costs.

Sieg, E., Mai, Q., Mosti, C., & Brook, M. (2018). The utility of neuropsychological consultation in identifying medical inpatients with suspected cognitive impairment at risk for greater hospital utilization. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 1-15.