Neuropsychology in the Courtroom

Expert Analysis of Reports and Testimony

Edited by Robert L. Heilbronner

Hardcover
Hardcover
January 8, 2008
ISBN 9781593856342
Price: $65.00
273 Pages
Size: 6" x 9"
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This volume 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.