Practical approaches to forensic mental health testimony

by Gutheil, Thomas G.

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Title Statements

Full title :Practical approaches to forensic mental health testimony / Thomas G. Gutheil, Frank M. Dattilio.

Summary

"Practical Approaches to Forensic Mental Health Testimony is a practical, hands-on guide to testifying in court on mental health issues. Designed for novices and seasoned practitioners, this original work cuts through dense forensic mental health theory and addresses' the actual, concrete approaches that will help you deliver ethical and effective testimonies in court. It provides analyses of actual excerpts from direct examination and cross-examination and suggestions for improved responses." "With clearly illustrated strategies and techniques that prepare readers to give accurate, expert testimonies, this book is a must-read for all mental health professionals who are serious about excelling in court!"--Jacket.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2008.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Place of Publication:Philadelphia
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2008.

The Physical Object

Description:xvii, 157 pages ; : 27 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780781772136, 0781772133
oclc:ocn123284973
LC Classification:RA1151
Dewey Decimal:614/.15

Presentation of psychiatric/psychological expert witness testimony -- The question of bias for expert witnesses -- Cross examination and other perils -- Limits on testimony -- Narcissistic obstacles to objective testimony -- The problem of late withdrawal -- Paraforensic issues -- The attorney-expert relationship -- The problem of attorney coaching -- Empirical studies of the attorney-expert relationship -- Special problems for experts.