The Psychiatrist as Expert Witness - Softcover

Gutheil, Thomas G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0880487631 ISBN 13: 9780880487634

Verlag: American Psychiatric Press Inc., 1998

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Book by Gutheil Thomas G

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" "The Psychiatrist in Court: A Survival Guide" and "The Psychiatrist as Expert Witness" are tightly written, succinct paperbacks.... Although these books serve quite different purposes, they are highly complementary and the author frequently refers the reader from one to the other.... Dr. Gutheil's style is readable and entertaining. He generously recounts many interesting anecdotes from his personal experience in depositions and courtrooms... [and] has included many practical outlines and checklists in both volumes.... [B]oth of these books are very useful and will be enjoyed and appreciated by psychiatrists who are anticipating their days in court. The reader will benefit greatly from Dr. Thomas Gutheil's wit, wisdom, and experience."- "Journal of Clinical Psychiatry"

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If you are like many of your colleagues, you are intrigued by the practice of forensic psychiatry and find the intellectual challenge of bridging the gap between psychiatry and law stimulating. You may even wish to offer your services as an expert witness in legal proceedings. However, your enthusiasm is tempered by the all too real nightmare of a lawyer puncturing your testimony with pointed questions, simultaneously destroying your professional reputation. Furthermore, you face the prospect of establishing your practice in forensic psychiatry through a grueling process of trial and error, a procedure that may also tarnish your reputation. In order to leave the familiar surroundings of your clinical practice to enter this new environment, you need a comprehensive, Ahow-toA manual that can guide you through the legal process and your role as expert witness while highlighting the pitfalls strewn in your path. The Psychiatrist as Expert Witness provides practical, hands-on instruction for your role as an expert witness. A companion volume to The Psychiatrist in Court: A Survival Guide, this book encapsulates, into a single user-friendly volume, the wisdom and experience of one of the worldAs leading forensic psychiatrists, Dr. Thomas Gutheil. Using wit and an informal tone, Dr. Gutheil describes the ethical, clinical, and functional role of the expert witness. He guides you through the details of case evaluation, discovery and depositions, and trials so that you can provide truthful, ethical, and effective testimony and avoid potential hazards and pitfalls. Sharing dozens of invaluable hints and practical advice on numerous subjects such as writing forensic reports, withstanding cross-examination, maintaining objectivity, marketing your services ethically, and concluding fee agreements, Dr. Gutheil helps smooth your way into this exciting field. Armed with this knowledge and guidance, you will be fully prepared to embark on your career as an expert witness. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just a beginner, The Psychiatrist as Expert Witness is a reference that you cannot be without.

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• Verlag: American Psychiatric Press Inc.
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0880487631
• ISBN 13: 9780880487634
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 176