Frequently asked

No. A referral is not required to book an initial consultation. Many patients are referred by a neurologist, psychiatrist, general practitioner or occupational therapist, though you are equally welcome to make contact directly.

Three: an initial consultation, the assessment itself, and a feedback session. Where the assessment is more extensive it may run across more than one sitting, or as a two hour double session if you would prefer fewer visits.

One hour. A two hour double session can be arranged where that suits you better.

Your glasses or hearing aids if you use them, a list of your current medication, and any previous medical reports, scans or assessment results.

Come well rested. Assessment requires sustained concentration, and fatigue affects performance in a way that can obscure the picture. If you are claiming, confirm your benefits with your scheme beforehand so there are no surprises on the day.

Bookings are made through RecoMed, which is linked to the practice diary. Selecting Book anywhere on this site opens the live calendar, where you can see available times and confirm an appointment. You are also welcome to telephone the practice instead.

Yes. Claims are submitted at medical aid rates. Cover varies between schemes and between plans, so please confirm your benefits with your scheme before the first appointment.

Findings and recommendations are discussed with you in full during the feedback session. A written neuropsychological report is provided on request, at an additional fee of R2 150.

Yes. Consultations are confidential and records are handled in line with HPCSA requirements and the Protection of Personal Information Act. Information is shared with other treating professionals only with your consent, or where the law requires it.

A neurologist is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the nervous system, often using scans and physical examination. A clinical neuropsychologist is a psychologist who measures how brain functioning shows up in thinking, behaviour and emotion, using standardised cognitive tests. The two roles are complementary, and assessment findings are frequently shared with the treating neurologist.

Yes. Assessments are offered for children as well as adults. Please make contact to discuss the particular difficulties you have noticed, so that the right measures can be selected for the child's age and situation.

Inpatient neuropsychology consults are conducted at Mediclinic Milnerton on referral. All outpatient assessment, feedback and rehabilitation takes place at the rooms at Healthfort Clinics Milnerton.