The psychiatric report : principles and practice of forensic writing /

The psychiatric report : principles and practice of forensic writing /

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Imprint:	Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011.
Description:	xix, 280 p. ; 24 cm.
Language:	English
Series:	Cambridge medicine Cambridge medicine (Series.
Subject:	Evidence, Expert. Forensic psychiatry. Report writing. Medical writing. Evidence, Expert. Forensic psychiatry. Medical writing. Report writing.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8452834

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Other authors / contributors:	Buchanan, Alec. Norko, Michael A.
ISBN:	9780521131841 (pbk.) 0521131847 (pbk.)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	"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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Call Number:	RA1056 .P79 2011
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