Neuropsychology in the Courtroom
Excerpt Analysis of Reports and Testimony
By: Robert Heilbronner, editor ~ 2008
This textbook brings together leading neuropsychologists to shed light on the nuts and bolts of forensic practice. An array of adult and child cases are presented, involving such conditions as traumatic brain injury, multiple chemical sensitivity, cerebral anoxia, and electrical injury. Contributors show how they go about reviewing reports and depositions in a particular case, providing fine-grained analysis of the opinions and conclusions of the examiner. Issues addressed in detail include the selection of tests, appropriate use of normative samples, and errors in scoring and interpretation. Unique in providing multiple perspectives on each case, the book identifies common clinical and professional pitfalls and how to avoid them. This is a very readable and rich resource that will be useful for clinicians both considering and involved in expert testimony.
New Item: COURT 273 pages, 6 x 9 hard cover perfect bound ISBN 1-59385-634-2
