Handbook of forensic assessment : psychological and psychiatric perspectives / / [edited by] Eric Y. Drogin ... [et al.]

• Pubblicazione: Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, c2011
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (842 p.)
• Disciplina: 614/.15
• Soggetto topico: Forensic psychiatry; Capacity and disability; Informed consent (Medical law)
• Altri autori: DroginEric York
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: Competence to stand trial -- Competency to waive Miranda rights -- Sentencing -- Competency restoration -- Sex offender evaluations -- Criminal responsibility -- Capital litigation : special considerations -- Diminished capacity in federal sentencing -- Testimonial capacity -- Postconviction proceedings -- Juvenile delinquency and decertification -- Addictions -- Personal injury : the independent medical examination in psychology and psychiatry -- Employment discrimination and harassment -- Structural and clinical assessment of risk of violence -- Child abuse and neglect -- Abuse and neglect of adults -- Education and habbilitation -- Child custody and parental fitness -- Americans with Disabilities Act evaluations -- Civil commitment -- Competency to consent to treatment -- Guardianship -- Psychiatric and psychological malpractice -- Fitness for duty -- Psychological autopsy -- Developing and operating a forensic practice -- Interstate practice -- Conceptualization and assessment of malingering -- Transcultural considerations.
• Sommario/riassunto: The first handbook to explore forensic assessment from psychiatric and psychological perspectives ""The editors have assembled a magnificent collaboration between psychiatrists and psychologists to bring forth critical knowledge and insight to the core competency of forensic assessment. This handbook is essential reading and a comprehensive resource for both newly minted and seasoned forensic practitioners.""-Robert I. Simon, MD, Director, Program in Psychiatry and Law, Georgetown University School of Medicine ""This long-awaited resource blows the dust off traditional st
• Titolo autorizzato: Handbook of forensic assessment
• ISBN: 1-118-02800-7; 1-283-17572-X; 9786613175724; 1-118-09339-9; 1-118-02798-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910139619503321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II