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    inattention vs neglect

    what is difference between inattention vs neglect and what are some tests i can do to differentiate them


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    Re: inattention vs neglect

    not too sure about lack of attention, but neuro related pathology leading to neglect can be tested by ....
    - draw a simple symmetrical image such a clock or a house and ask the patient to draw it. A neglect patient will only draw half of it
    - You can ask them to identify what they see infront of them, and they will ignore one side
    - give them a sheet of paper and ask them to cross out the stars, again a neglect patient will only cross out starts on one side of the page



 
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