Developing a forensic practice : operations and ethics for experts /
Reid, William H.,1945-
New York ; London : Routledge,
2013.
"Although there are a lot of positive reasons for expanding a clinical practice into forensic work, it requires special knowledge and experience. Dr. William Reid, who maintains one of the largest and most-visited forensic psychiatry/psychology websites on the Internet and is one of the most experienced and reputable forensic mental health professionals in North America, has written a short yet practical guide for mental health professionals who wish to change or expand their practices into forensic work. It contains everything practitioners need to know about beginning and maintaining a successful and ethical forensic practice. It is be useful, quickly readable, and easy to understand with lots of summary texts and examples"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Getting started -- Vocabulary -- Lawyer-expert relationships -- Records and record review -- Evaluations -- Reports and affidavits -- Deposition and trial testimony -- Fees and billing -- Ethics -- Marketing -- Your office and office procedures -- Liability in forensic practice -- A lawyer's perspective on forensic mental health experts.
"Although there are a lot of positive reasons for expanding a clinical practice into forensic work, it requires special knowledge and experience. Dr. William Reid, who maintains one of the largest and most-visited forensic psychiatry/psychology websites on the Internet and is one of the most experienced and reputable forensic mental health professionals in North America, has written a short yet practical guide for mental health professionals who wish to change or expand their practices into forensic work. It contains everything practitioners need to know about beginning and maintaining a successful and ethical forensic practice. It is be useful, quickly readable, and easy to understand with lots of summary texts and examples"--Provided by publisher.
Forensic psychiatry.