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Professional Competence as the Foundation for Ethical Neuropsychological Practice with Older Adults

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This chapter provides practical guidelines for the neuropsychologist ­contemplating a transition into the professional and ethical practice of geriatric neuropsychology. The focus is pragmatic, with an emphasis on advanced preparation. The chapter uses a top-down structure, with each section identifying the relevant core biomedical ethical principles, followed by an elaboration of the relevant ethical requirements as defined by the American Psychological Association’s Code of Ethics. Each section then ends with pragmatic suggestions for translating the core ethical principles and relevant ethical requirements into action so that the ethical standards are met at the highest standard. Topics covered include (a) acquiring professional competence, (b) guidelines and resources, (c) what aspiring geriatric neuropsychologists need to know, and (d) recommendations for promoting professional competence in geriatric neuropsychology.

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  1. Psychology Department, VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, 800 Poly Place, Room 16-209H, Brooklyn, NY, 11209, USA

    Arthur C. Russo Ph.D.

  2. Fordham University, New York, NY, USA

    Arthur C. Russo Ph.D.

  3. VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, New York, NY, USA

    Shane S. Bush Ph.D., ABPP (CN, RP)., ABN. & Donna Rasin-Waters Ph.D.

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Russo, A.C., Bush, S.S., Rasin-Waters, D. (2013). Professional Competence as the Foundation for Ethical Neuropsychological Practice with Older Adults. In: Ravdin, L., Katzen, H. (eds) Handbook on the Neuropsychology of Aging and Dementia. Clinical Handbooks in Neuropsychology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3106-0_14

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