Clinicians in Court
A Guide to Subpoenas, Depositions, Testifying, and Everything Else You Need to Know
Allan Edward Barsky
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Clinicians in Court
A Guide to Subpoenas, Depositions, Testifying, and Everything Else You Need to Know
Allan Edward Barsky
Información del libro
This trusted, authoritative reference for mental health clinicians and students is now in a thoroughly revised third edition. Using vivid case scenarios, Allan Edward Barsky explains when and why clinicians may be called to participate in legal proceedings. He describes and illustrates best practices for record keeping, responding to subpoenas, preparing reports, giving testimony as a fact witness or expert witness, managing ethical dilemmas, and reducing malpractice risks. Appendices feature reproducible agreements and other sample documentation. Readers can download and print these materials at the companion website, which also offers additional case examples, learning activities, and resources. A supplemental test bank is available on request to instructors who adopt the book for courses. New to This Edition
*Reflects substantial updates in research, case law, and statutes.
*Aligns with current codes of ethics and practice guidelines of major professional organizations.
*"Upon Further Reflection" elements in each chapter, plus an additional appendix with a sample report from a treating clinician in a criminal case.
*New or expanded discussions of timely topics: restorative justice, ways to respond to subpoenas, using technology effectively in courtroom presentations, therapeutic witnessing, and more.
*Ancillary materials for practitioners, students, and instructors at the expanded companion website.