Forensic Neuropsychology: Legal And Scientific Bases - Hardcover

Carlin, Albert S.; Doerr, Hans O.

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ISBN 10: 0898627702 ISBN 13: 9780898627701

Verlag: Guilford Press, 1991

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"This is an excellent compendium of knowledge and practical information. Its focus and multidisciplinary nature make it unique. It is well written and scholarly. Coverage includes topics of importance to the practicing psychological and medical clinician and lawyer." --Thomas J. Boll, Ph.D., Director, Comprehensive Head Injury Center, University of Alabama Medical Center "This book appears to be intended for neuropsychologists who are just being introduced to the intricacies of the legal arena. Professionals who are just beginning to provide expert opinion will find useful, supportive data that sets a framework for responsible professional practice. This book will serve to familiarize the novice with the steps taken throughout the litigation process, and will provide the minimal knowledge necessary to familiarize oneself with the role of expert witness....The majority of practicing psychologists who are encountering legal testimony for the first time may find that this text alleviates their concern about the unknown...It is, therefore, recommended as helpful reading for those who are newly entering the legal arena, for those who must engage in dialogue with attorneys that reflects a basic knowledge of the legal world, and for those who are beginning to apply their skills in assessment and interpretation under scrutiny while negotiating the complicated path through opposing counsel's territory, the courtroom." --"The Clinical Neuropsychologist "

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With the dramatic growth of neuropsychology in recent years, there has been a significant increase in the use of neuropsychological assessment in legal proceedings. Thus, it is not unlikely for today's practising behavioral and clinical neuropsychologists to find their data, and reports drawn into the legal system. Written by a team of distinguished neuropsychologists and physician attorneys, Forensic Neuropsychology is an indispensable road map to the legal system for neuropsychologists who are or might become participants in forensic issues. It offers a timely and authoritative exploration of the medicolegal complexities involved in such testimony. Opening chapters review key legal structures and processes. They establish the legal base in forensic neuropsychology, detail the rules governing expert system testimony, explore the neuropsychologist?attorney?patient working relationship and also examine the scientific/medical database informing neuropsychological analysis and opinion. A key group of chapters then address crucial issues regarding the interpretation of assessment data including:
* The construction of a valid baseline against which to measure the sequelae of new trauma or illness
* The neuropsycholgical effects of current and past substance abuse, primary or coexistent with other causes of impairment
* The impact of psychopathology on cognitive function
* Motivational/Psychogenic factors influencing neuropsychological performance.

Focusing on prognosis and rehabilitation, the book's concluding chapters discuss issues in remediation and long term outcome and introduce methods and procedures for estimating economic loss. Of special note: commonly asked questions in forensic neuropsychological testimony, culled from actual deposition and trial testimony transcripts, are presented and analyzed in the appendix.

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• Verlag: Guilford Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0898627702
• ISBN 13: 9780898627701
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 233