Format:
Online-Ressource (1 online resource (300 p.))
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digital, PDF file(s).
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Edition:
Cambridge books online
ISBN:
9780521131841
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9780511895074
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9781139103152
Content:
The written report is central to the practice of psychiatry in legal settings. It is required of mental health professionals acting as expert witnesses in criminal cases, civil litigation situations, child custody proceedings and risk assessments. This book provides a theoretical background to psychiatric writing for the law and a practical guide to the preparation of the report. The first section addresses practical and ethical concerns, including the conduct of the forensic psychiatric evaluation, conflicts of interest, record keeping and confidentiality. The second section contains practical and detailed advice on preparing various types of report, including reports for use in criminal and civil litigation, civil commitment hearings and child custody proceedings. A final section covers special issues arising during report preparation including the use of psychological tests and the detection of malingering. This is an essential guide for anyone required to write a psychiatric report.
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Title from publishers bibliographic system (viewed on 18 Feb 2013)
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Cover; The Psychiatric Report; Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Editors' preface; Introduction; Context of the forensic report; Effects upon evaluees; Professional identity and its implications; Expectations from the legal system; Principles, guidelines, and standards; Purpose of textbook; References; Section 1 Principles of writing; Chapter 1 History and function of the psychiatric report; 1.1 Origins; 1.2 Uses and abuses; 1.3 Statutory regulation and academic input; 1.4 The rise of the guilds and professional self-regulation
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1.5 Contemporary views on the function of the psychiatric report1.6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 2 Preparation; 2.1 The initial contact; 2.1.1 Case example; 2.2 Obtaining and examining the data; 2.2.1 Case example; 2.3 Marshaling the evidence; 2.3.1 Case example; Claim; Hierarchy of supporting evidence; Examine for exposure; Study and revise; State the reformulated opinion; 2.4 Communicating the opinion; 2.5 Summary; References; Chapter 3 Confidentiality and record keeping; 3.1 Confidentiality; 3.1.1 General principles; When working for the prosecution or court
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When working for the defenseHIPAA; 3.1.2 Confidentiality problems arising in practice; Evaluee requests; Reporting statutes; 3.1.3 Confidentiality issues other than to the evaluee; 3.1.4 Duty to third parties - the Tarasoff question; 3.1.5 Prosecutorial use of defense experts; Attorney-client privilege; Work product rule; The right to effective assistance of counsel; 3.1.6 Psychotherapist-patient privilege; Military law; Holder of the privilege; Exceptions to the privilege; Waiver of the psychotherapist-patient privilege in federal courts
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3.1.7 Confidentiality within a training program or group practice3.2 Record keeping; 3.3 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4 Ethics; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Ethical guidelines; 4.3 Ethical forensic practice; 4.4 Narratives; 4.5 Robust professionalism; 4.6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5 Writing a narrative; 5.1 The construction of narrative; 5.2 Language and narrative; 5.3 Safeguards in constructing narrative; 5.4 Conclusion; References; Chapter 6 Draftsmanship; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Planning; 6.2.1 Data gathering; 6.2.2 Consider the audience for your report; 6.2.3 Organizing the report
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6.2.4 Outlining6.3 Writing the report; 6.3.1 Clarity; 6.3.2 Simplicity; 6.3.3 Brevity; 6.3.4 Humanity; 6.3.5 Opinion section; 6.3.6 Practical suggestions; 6.3.7 Ten pitfalls; 6.4 Editing; 6.5 Conclusion; References; Section 2 Structure and content; Chapter 7 Report structure; 7.1 The design of this section of the book; 7.2 The structure of a psychiatric report; 7.2.1 Preliminary and identifying information; 7.2.2 Introductory material; 7.2.3 Body of the report; 7.2.4 Opinion; 7.2.5 Concluding material; 7.3 Length; References; Chapter 8 Criminal litigation; 8.1 Introduction; 8.1.1 General
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8.1.2 Writing for the audience
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781139099332
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780511895074
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780521131841
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 978-052-113-184-1
Language:
English
Subjects:
Medicine
Keywords:
Gerichtliche Psychiatrie
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Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten
DOI:
10.1017/CBO9780511895074
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