THE PSYCHIATRIC REPORT by Alec Buchanan (Editor), Michael A. Norko (Editor) ( 9780521131841 )

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Title:

THE PSYCHIATRIC REPORT
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF FORENSIC WRITING

By:

Alec Buchanan (Editor), Michael A. Norko (Editor)

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Paperback

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ISBN 10:

0521131847

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9780521131841

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Publisher:

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

Pub. date:

7 July, 2011

Pages:

300

Description:

Provides a theoretical background to psychiatric writing in legal contexts and a practical guide to preparing the written report.

Synopsis:

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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40 b/w illus. 10 tables

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Cambridge University Press

Prizes:

Winner of Manfred S. Guttmacher Award 2013

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