Brain damage - Diagnosis -- Forensic Psychology -- Forensic neuropsychology

Indeks : p.169-175 ; This book provides a concise, general overview of the forensic assessment process and the issues surrounding traumatic brain injury (TBI). It identifies key topics involved in forensic assessment, definitions and select medical diagnostic terminology, and reviews the neurologic, neuropsychiatric, neuropsychological, and psychological assessment processes specific to brain injury cases. It contents: A new chapter on neuropsychiatric evaluation, Delineates the distinct differences between the forensic neurological and neuropsychiatric assessment, acknowledging the overlaps and defining the separate focus of each discipline, Covers the qualifications and credibility of the forensic expert and the admissibility of forensic testimony In TBI cases, Highlights the most recent court rulings and possible modifications to the admissibility of forensic testimony, Outlines crucial information on neuropsychological rehabilitation issues including treatments, services, and facilities that may have bearing on the outcome of a traumatic brain injury case, Offers clinically useful and practical tables, model assessment outlines, and reference pages.