Role of Clinical Neuropsychologists in the Evaluation and Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Ghana: A Position Statement

• Main Author: Jacob Owusu Sarfo
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: KAD International 2014-10-01
• Series: Journal of Advocacy, Research and Education
• Subjects: Neuropsychologist; Diabetes Mellitus; Ministry of Health; Mental Health; Ghana
• Online Access: http://kadint.net/journals_n/1421990400.pdf

Ghana’s Ministry of Health is gradually improving the state of mental health among patients with biomedical conditions. Nonetheless, many recent studies have showed that some chronic medical conditions present cognitive deficits that need specialist evaluation and care. The aim of this paper is to provide a summary analysis regarding the current need for neuropsychologists in Ghana’s diabetes care. The rationale is to move for a paradigm shift with regards to the current state of diabetes care in Ghana. Thus, it advocates for policy reform in the management of DM and the inclusion of neuropsychologists among Ghana’s existing structure for diabetes care.