Clinicians in Court A Guide to Subpoenas, Depositions, Testifying, and Everything Else You Need to Know

Name: Clinicians in Court A Guide to Subpoenas, Depositions, Testifying, and Everything Else You Need to Know
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ISBN: 9781462513109

ISBN-10: 1462513107

ISBN-13: 9781462513109

Edition: 2nd 2012 (Revised)

Authors: Allan Edward Barsky

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Interacting with the legal system can be stressful and intimidating for mental health professionals. This trusted book provides user-friendly strategies to help clinicians prepare for testimony in court and other legal proceedings. Using vivid case scenarios from family law and other areas, the author explains legal terms and offers practical suggestions for avoiding pitfalls and managing ethical dilemmas. Clear guidelines are presented for record keeping, responding to subpoenas, preparing reports, and performing effectively on the stand as a fact witness or expert witness. Reproducible agreements and other sample documentation can be photocopied from the appendices or downloaded and…

Book details

List price: $42.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Publication date: 10/1/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 333
Size: 5.98" wide x 8.94" long x 0.94" tall
Weight: 1.232



Prologue



Introduction


Case Scenario: The Carveys


Court and Other Adjudicative Hearings


Concepts of Justice and Procedural Fairness


Initiating the Court Process


Pretrial Processes


The Trial


Deciding


Appeals


Other Tribunals


Overview



Beginning with Yourself


Experiences, Attitudes, and Triggers


Roles


Commonalties, Conflicts, and Moving Beyond


Conclusion



First Contact


Contacted to Be a Witness or to Provide Information


A Client Complains


Selecting an Attorney


Confidentiality, Privilege, and Exceptions


Compelling a Clinician to Disclose


Conclusion



Preparation for Legal Proceedings


Gathering Information


Sensitive Information


The Decision to Call You as a Witness


Signed Statements


Preparing for a Hearing


Mental Preparation


Preparing Your Clients


Cases Involving Children



Oral Testimony at Trial


Direct Examination


Cross-Examination


Hearings without Attorneys


Technology and Providing Evidence


After the Cross



Clinical Records


The Organization of Records


The Contents of Records


Clients' Rights


Using Records at a Hearing


Thwarting Disclosure



Expert Witnesses


The Roles of Experts


Admitting Expert Evidence


Selecting Experts


Contract for Services


Direct Examination


Cross-Examination



Documentary Evidence



Types of Documentary Evidence


Elements of Reports


Proofing Your Report


The Use of Language



Claims against Clinicians


Court Actions


Disciplinary Hearings


Avoiding Malpractice Actions


Testifying


Costs of a Defense


Research Needs



Alternatives and Precursors to Adjudication


Discovery Processes


Pretrial Settlement Conferences


Administrative Tribunals


Legislative Hearings


Collaborative Processes


Problem-Solving Courts



Conclusion


Epilogue


Glossary


Appendices



Service Agreement for an Expert Witness for Review/Rebuttal Services



Fee Arrangement for an Expert Witness Who Is Called to Testify



Statement of Understanding to Participate in a Forensic Psychological Evaluation



Initial Letter to Attorneys after Evaluator Received an Appointment Order



Sample Affidavit



Motion to Quash Subpoena



For Further Reflection


Resources


Websites for Legal Research


Forensic Journals


Professional Associations with Interest in Forensic Practice


References


Index