What is the difference between a neuropsychologist and a neurologist?

 

A neurologist is a medical doctor who diagnoses, treats and manages disorders that affect your nervous system, which includes your brain, spinal cord and nerves. They offer medical treatment (e.g., medications) or interventions for these problems.

A neuropsychologist focuses on how brain issues affect cognitive (how you think), behaviour and emotion. They are not medical doctors, and they do not prescribe medications.