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Are psychiatrists and neurologists trained to administer and interpret psychological and neuropsychological batteries like psychologists can?

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Dr. AUSTINA CHO
Dr. AUSTINA CHOanswered
Psychiatry 28 years experience
No, they are not.: Neuropsychologists are the specialists who administer and interpret neuropsychological testing. Psychiatrists and neurologists usually do not perform this function.
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