• FOUNDATION


• Chapter 1 The Legal Context


• Chapter 2 Forensic Mental Health Assessment Concepts


• Chapter 3 Empirical Foundations and Limits


• APPLICATION


• Chapter 4 Preparation for the Evaluation


• Chapter 5 Data Collection


• Chapter 6 Interpretation


• Chapter 7 Report Writing and Testimony


• Appendix A Sample Forensic Services Contract


• Appendix B Sample Statement of Understanding for an Evaluation, and Release of Information


• Appendix C Sample Request for Collateral Interviews


• References


• Cases


• Key Terms


• Index


• About the Authors

Andrew W. Kane, Ph.D., ABAP is Professor, Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology and a Forensic Psychologist in Private Practice.
Joel A. Dvoskin, Ph.D., ABPP is Assistant Professor, University of Arizona and a Forensic Psychologist in Private Practice.

This book addresses the assessment of personal injury claims, and explores the history and importance of this process, the legal standards and the procedure for applying this assessment in court. Established empirical foundations from the behavioral, social, and medical sciences are then presented. Finally, the book provides a detailed "how-to" for practitioners, including information on data collection, interpretation, report writing and experttestimony.