Forensic neuropsychology and expert witness testimony: An overview of forensic practice

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• 作者：Elizabeth L. Leonard ^{ncapsych@me.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author}
• 关键词：Forensic neuropsychology ; Testimony ; Psycholegal ; Expert witness
• 刊名：International Journal of Law and Psychiatry
• 出版年：2015
• 出版时间：September-December 2015
• 年：2015
• 卷：42-43
• 期：Complete
• 页码：177-182
• 全文大小：224 K

文摘

Neuropsychologists are frequently asked to serve as expert witnesses in an increasing number of legal contexts for civil and criminal proceedings. The skills required to practice forensic neuropsychology expand upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities developed by clinical neuropsychologists. Forensic neuropsychologists acquire expertise in understanding the roles and various functions of the legal system, as well as their role in addressing psycholegal questions to assist fact finders in making legal decisions. The required skills and the unique circumstances for clinical neuropsychologists pursing forensic work are reviewed.