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Record Nr.

UNINA9910789768803321

Autore

Kane Andrew W

Titolo

Evaluation for personal injury claims [[electronic resource] /] / Andrew W. Kane, Joel A. Dvoskin

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, c2011

ISBN

0-19-026159-5

1-283-23236-7

9786613232366

0-19-990810-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (273 p.)

Collana

Best practices in forensic mental health assessment

Altri autori (Persone)

DvoskinJoel A (Joel Alan)

Disciplina

346.7303/23

Soggetti

Personal injuries - United States - Trial practice

Evidence, Expert - United States

Forensic psychology - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-231) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; FOUNDATION; Chapter 1 The Legal Context; Chapter 2 Forensic Mental Health Assessment Concepts; Chapter 3 Empirical Foundations and Limits; APPLICATION; Chapter 4 Preparation for the Evaluation; Chapter 5 Data Collection; Chapter 6 Interpretation; Chapter 7 Report Writing and Testimony; References; Appendix A: Forensic Services Contract; Appendix B: Statement of Understanding for an Evaluation, and Release of Information; Appendix C: Request for Collateral Interviews; Cases; Key Terms; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z

About the Authors

Sommario/riassunto

Forensic mental health assessment (FMHA) has grown into a specialization informed by research and professional guidelines. This series presents up-to-date information on the most important and frequently conducted forms of FMHA. The 19 topical volumes address best approaches to practice for particular types of evaluation in the criminal, civil, and juvenile/family areas. Each volume contains a thorough discussion of the relevant legal and psychological concepts, followed by a step-by-step description of the assessment process from



preparing for the evaluation to writing the report and testifyi