In this talk, clinical neuroanatomist Dr. Coenie Hattingh outlines the effects of traumatic brain injury on the brain, introducing and defining key terms relevant to this area, as well as primary and secondary effects of neurotrauma and neuropsychological considerations.
Traumatic Brain Injury: Effects & Neuropsychological Considerations
Description:
OPD Points: 5
Key Learning Objectives / Outcomes:
This is relevant to the professional development of professionals working with patients who have suffered neurotrauma, as the practitioner will acquire the tools to understand these effects and their implications. Dr. Hattingh refers to excellent graphics and brain scans in elucidating this area.
Presenter / Provider:
Dr. Coenie Hattingh
Presenter Qualifications:
Dr Hattingh is a consultant clinical neuroanatomist and lecturer at the University of Cape Town where he teaches clinical neuroanatomy, neuropathology and neuroimaging across several academic departments. Dr Hattingh also consults on clinical cases and research in neuroimaging and acts as consultant clinical neuroanatomist to the department of diagnostic radiology at The Bay Hospital in Richards Bay. Dr Hattingh is currently a postdoctoral fellow in Neuropathology in the Division of Chemical Pathology at the University of Stellenbosch. Dr Hattingh obtained both his first masters of medicine in neuroscience specialising in clinical neuroimaging, and his doctorate in neuroscience specialising in clinical neuroimaging from the University of Cape Town School of Medicine. Dr Hattingh has recently finished his second masters degree, specialising in neuropsychology at the University of Cape Town with a focus in neuropsychological diagnosis and neurorehabilitation. Dr Hattingh holds a membership to the International Neuropsychoanalysis Association, South African Psychoanalytic Initiative, is a Fellow of the College of Fellows of the International Psychoanalytic Association, and is an elected member of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists.