Patient-Friendly Results Letter (Neuropsychology)

Patient Name: [Patient name]

Date of Birth: [Date of birth]

Date(s) of Evaluation: [Evaluation date(s)]

Clinician: [Clinician name, credentials]

Clinic: [Clinic name, contact information]

(Omit any identifier fields not available in the source material rather than leaving blanks.)

Dear [Patient name / Patient name and caregiver],

This letter summarizes your neuropsychological evaluation in plain language and outlines practical next steps. It is a brief summary, not the full technical report.

• [Referral question in patient-friendly terms]
• [Additional referral question]

(Include referral questions only if documented; 1–4 bullets maximum. Omit this list if referral questions are not specified.)

Summary of Findings

[Top-line takeaway in 1–3 sentences] (Lead with the single most important finding and what it means for you. If a diagnosis was given, name it gently and define it in simple terms. If findings are uncertain, state what is known and what remains unclear.)

Your strengths

• [Strength - concise functional description]
• [Additional strength]

(Include 2–6 items focusing on what helps you succeed. Use everyday terms and examples.)

Areas of difficulty

• [Challenge - concise functional description]
• [Additional challenge]

(Include 2–6 items. Keep neutral and nonjudgmental; avoid alarmist language.)

What this means day to day

• [Functional impact - e.g., remembering appointments, following multi-step directions]
• [Functional impact - e.g., managing medications, finances, or schedules]
• [Functional impact - e.g., fatigue management, pacing activities, or emotional regulation]

(Include 2–6 concrete examples relevant to this patient's findings.)

[Additional domain-specific explanation if needed] (Only add brief paragraphs for cognitive domains that warrant further discussion. Use qualitative anchors like "within expected range," "mild difficulty," "moderate difficulty," or "significant difficulty." Define any technical term in parentheses at first mention. Omit domains without notable findings.)

Possible contributing factors: [Relevant factors such as medical conditions, sleep, mood, medications, or life stressors] (Include only if documented; note possibilities without asserting causation unless clearly supported. Omit if none documented.)

Recommendations and Next Steps

(Prioritize actionable steps. For each item, specify what to do, who helps, and a general timeframe. Group related items together. Omit categories that do not apply.)

• [Recommendation with responsible party and timeframe]
• [Recommendation with responsible party and timeframe]
• [Recommendation with responsible party and timeframe]

(Include relevant recommendations from: medical follow-up, mental health support, daily cognitive strategies, work/school accommodations, lifestyle supports, and safety considerations. Accommodation examples are illustrative, not legal determinations.)

Caregiver guidance: [Specific guidance for family support] (Include only if caregivers are involved. Examples: keeping routines consistent, giving one step at a time, using calm cues and written reminders, watching for fatigue.)

Your Next Steps

1. [Priority action #1 with timeframe and responsible person/provider]
2. [Priority action #2 with timeframe and responsible person/provider]
3. [Priority action #3 with timeframe and responsible person/provider]

(List 3–8 prioritized concrete actions.)

When to Seek Help

• Call emergency services now for: [Condition-relevant emergencies such as sudden confusion, new neurological symptoms, or safety emergencies]
• Contact our clinic within 24–48 hours for: [Condition-relevant concerns such as noticeable worsening, major mood changes, or new safety concerns]

(Tailor warning signs to this patient's situation. Omit this section only if no safety concerns are relevant.)

You have strengths to build on, and there are clear steps we can take together. Start with the top two or three recommendations and add more over time. We are here to support you. Please bring this letter to your future appointments and share it with providers who help with your care.

If you have questions, contact us at [Clinic contact information]. This letter contains private health information; please store it securely.

[Clinician name, credentials, title]
[Clinic name and contact]

(Use second person throughout. Use short sentences and common words. Do not include raw test scores, test item content, or detailed test-by-test breakdowns. Use functional descriptions and qualitative anchors only. Avoid stigmatizing language regarding effort or validity.)