Portable Guide to Testifying in Court for Mental Health Professionals An A-Z Guide to Being an Effective Witness

Name: Portable Guide to Testifying in Court for Mental Health Professionals An A-Z Guide to Being an Effective Witness
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ISBN: 9780471465522

ISBN-10: 0471465526

ISBN-13: 9780471465522

Edition: 2005

Authors: Barton E. Bernstein, Thomas L. Hartsell

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The authors of this title have extensive experience in preparing mental health professionals to give courtroom testimony. Here, they cover a variety of topics including being an involuntary witness and serving as an expert witness.

Book details

List price: $75.00
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/13/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.65" tall
Weight: 1.320
Language: English




The Judicial System



Our System of Justice



Involvement in the Judicial System



Lawyers: Their Functions



The Expert Witness



Testimony Versus Therapy



Therapist: Two Different Roles



Ethics



Confidentiality



Resolving Conflicts before They Escalate



Preparing for Testimony



Subpoenas



Preparing for Discovery



Preparing "Ask Me" Questions for the Lawyer



Preparing for Deposition Testimony



Preparing for Courtroom Testimony



In the Courtroom



Testimony Tips



Lawyers' Tricks



Challenges to the Expert Witness: The Daubert Case



The Expert Witness's Tools



The Resume: Your Introduction to the Court



Contracts



Making Sure You Are Compensated



What to Do If You Are Sued



Other Expert Witnesses



The School Counselor as a Courtroom Witness



The Forensic Expert



Useful Web Sites



Useful Forms


Example of a Motion to Quash Subpoena


Example of a Motion for Entry of a Protective Order


Example of a Qualified Protective Order


Authorization for the Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information


Checklist for Deposition Testimony


Checklist for Direct Examination for Courtroom Testimony


Checklist for Cross-Examination


List of Federal Cases Involving Daubert Challenges of Mental Health Professionals


Trial Vita (Sample Form)


Employee Evaluation Information and Consent Form


Home Study Information and Consent Form


Contract for Forensic Services and Information and Consent Form


Index