Yesterday at my brain injury clinic appointment, my physiatrist suggested it may finally be time for a neuropysch assessment. He doesn't like to do them too soon after injury, likes to give everything a chance to resolve, but now I've passed my 1 year anniversary and its time to consider it.

This is not something that's covered under canadian health care. Part of it may be covered under our extended benefits through my husband's employment, but that will be minor.

It costs between $2000 - $4000 to have done, so most of this will be out of pocket. My injury is not due to a car accident, so there's no insurance and I chose not to sue anyone because of my accident, so no money is coming there either.

Explain to me so I can understand what the point of it is. I understand it should help pinpoint ongoing cognitive deficiencies, but then what? What happens with that info? Is it just for personal knowledge? Is it to gain access to some next level of therapy?

I'm already well aware of some areas that are difficult for me, things I used to be very good at that are now nearly impossible.

Its not like I need this testing to justify my injury for a lawsuit or for an employer or anything. We can spend the money, I just wonder if its WORTH spending the money.

Thanks!
Starr