Mental health and human service professionals are often called on to give evidence or expert testimony in a range of circumstances, including family law and child welfare trials, mental health hearings, malpractice lawsuits, criminal trials, government hearings, and private arbitration. Interacting with the legal system poses many potential challenges, but adequate preparation and a basic understanding of legal processes and terminology can make the experience a more positive one. This volume provides practical information and proven guidelines to help clinicians from any background understand their role in legal proceedings-and participate effectively, ethically, and with minimal stress. Special features include helpful checklists and samples of affidavits, retainer agreements, and other materials that can be adapted for use in the reader's own practice.
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About the Author:
Allan E. Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD, is Professor of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University.
Jonathan W. Gould, PhD, ABPP, is in private practice in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he is a principal in the Charlotte Psychotherapy and Consultation Group.
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Contents
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
Chapter 2 BEGINNING WITH YOURSELF
Chapter 3 FIRST CONTACT
Chapter 4 PREPARATION FOR LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Chapter 5 ORAL TESTIMONY AT AN ADJUDICATION
Chapter 6 CLINICAL RECORDS
Chapter 7 EXPERT WITNESSES
Chapter 8 DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE
Chapter 9 CLAIMS AGAINST CLINICIANS
Chapter 10 ALTERNATIVES TO ADJUDICATION
Chapter 11 CONCLUSION
Epilogue
Glossary
Appendices
A. Service Agreement for an Expert Witness for Review/Rebuttal Services
B. Fee Arrangement for an Expert Witness Who Is Called to Testify
C. Informed Consent to Participate in a Forensic Psychological Evaluation
D. Initial Letter to Attorneys after an Appointment Order
E. Sample Affidavit
References
Index
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- PublisherThe Guilford Press
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 1593850166
- ISBN 13 9781593850166
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages256
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