Civil Capacities in Clinical Neuropsychology
Title | Civil Capacities in Clinical Neuropsychology PDF eBook |
Author | George J. Demakis |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 353 |
Release | 2012-10-15 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 019977420X |
Clinical neuropsychologists are increasingly involved in the evaluation of civil capacities and are in demand by other professionals, particularly attorneys and judges, to assist their decision-making about these sometimes complex issues. While there has been some neuropsychological research in this area, this has not been assembled into a single volume nor have practice recommendations been provided. This volume fills these gaps. The first part of this volume reviews and synthesizes the research literature on neuropsychological aspects of civil capacities. The specific capacities addressed include driving, financial and healthcare decision-making, testamentary (i.e., will-making) capacity, and personal care and independence. Each chapter addresses relevant background issues, conceptual/theoretical advances, and empirical findings. The chapters also include an illustrative case study that demonstrates how the authors (each expert in the various areas) evaluated and conceptualized the case. Each chapter is written from an evidence-based perspective and, where appropriate, uses research to inform practice recommendations. The second part of this volume provides recommendations to practitioners on how to conduct civil capacity evaluations that utilize neuropsychological assessment. There are chapters on an evaluative framework for the assessment, capacity test selection and psychometric issues, working with other data sources besides testing (e.g., collateral interviews), best practices in report-writing and testifying, as well as common ethical issues in such cases. Throughout, these chapters provide practical "how to" advice to improve neuropsychological practice and consulting in civil capacity cases. In addition to these chapters, there is a chapter written by legal consumers of psychological reports. This chapter offers a wealth of useful information and recommendations that, if followed, will further serve to advance psychological report-writing and consultation in civil capacity evaluations.
Civil Capacities in Clinical Neuropsychology: Research Findings and Practical Applications
Title | Civil Capacities in Clinical Neuropsychology: Research Findings and Practical Applications PDF eBook |
Author | Professor Department of Psychology & Health Psychology and Director of Clinical Training George J Demakis |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 353 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Clinical neuropsychology |
ISBN | 9780199921409 |
Clinical neuropsychologists are increasingly involved in the evaluation of civil capacities and are in demand by other professionals, particularly attorneys and judges, to assist their decision-making about these sometimes complex issues. While there has been some neuropsychological research in this area, this has not been assembled into a single volume nor have practice recommendations been provided. This volume fills these gaps. The first part of this volume reviews and synthesizes the research literature on neuropsychological aspects of civil capacities. The specific capacities addressed include driving, financial and healthcare decision-making, testamentary (i.e., will-making) capacity, and personal care and independence. Each chapter addresses relevant background issues, conceptual/theoretical advances, and empirical findings. The chapters also include an illustrative case study that demonstrates how the authors (each expert in the various areas) evaluated and conceptualized the case. Each chapter is written from an evidence-based perspective and, where appropriate, uses research to inform practice recommendations. The second part of this volume provides recommendations to practitioners on how to conduct civil capacity evaluations that utilize neuropsychological assessment. There are chapters on an evaluative framework for the assessment, capacity test selection and psychometric issues, working with other data sources besides testing (e.g., collateral interviews), best practices in report-writing and testifying, as well as common ethical issues in such cases. Throughout, these chapters provide practical how to advice to improve neuropsychological practice and consulting in civil capacity cases. In addition to these chapters, there is a chapter written by legal consumers of psychological reports. This chapter offers a wealth of useful information and recommendations that, if followed, will further serve to advance psychological report-writing and consultation in civil capacity evaluations.
Civil Competencies in Clinical Neuropsychology
Title | Civil Competencies in Clinical Neuropsychology PDF eBook |
Author | George J. Demakis |
Publisher | |
Pages | 336 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Clinical neuropsychology |
ISBN |
Secondary Influences on Neuropsychological Test Performance
Title | Secondary Influences on Neuropsychological Test Performance PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Arnett |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 444 |
Release | 2013-01-10 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 0199838615 |
This exciting new, evidence-based book provides clinicians with a single source for considering the impact of secondary factors on cognitive dysfunction in neurological patients. The influence on testing of depression, anxiety, fatigue, pain, diagnosis threat, and symptom invalidity are all considered in the context of particular neurological disorders.
Clinical Neuropsychology
Title | Clinical Neuropsychology PDF eBook |
Author | Laura H. Goldstein |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 631 |
Release | 2012-04-04 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 1119966272 |
Featuring updates and revisions, the second edition of Clinical Neuropsychology provides trainee and practicing clinicians with practical, real-world advice on neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. Offers illustrated coverage of neuroimaging techniques and updates on key neuro-pathological findings underpinning neurodegenerative disorders Features increased coverage of specialist areas of work, including severe brain injury, frontotemporal lobar degeneration, assessing mental capacity, and cognitive impairment and driving Features updated literature and increased coverage of topics that are of direct clinical relevance to trainee and practicing clinical psychologists Includes chapters written by professionals with many years' experience in the training of clinical psychologists
Clinical Neuropsychology
Title | Clinical Neuropsychology PDF eBook |
Author | Mark E. Maruish |
Publisher | Psychology Press |
Pages | 445 |
Release | 2013-05-13 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 1134777426 |
With the emergence of clinical neuropsychology as one of the fastest growing specialties in psychology comes the need for current and future practitioners to stay abreast of the most recent research. A number of professional journals more than adequately meet this need. But, there is also a need to stay up to date on the current thinking about important problems. Drawing upon the expertise of leaders in the field, the editors' intent in this book was to provide the practitioner with a source for discussions of topics that are vital to their ongoing development as clinical neuropsychologists but that generally are not addressed in the literature to any great degree.
Neuropsychology in the Courtroom
Title | Neuropsychology in the Courtroom PDF eBook |
Author | Robert L. Heilbronner |
Publisher | Guilford Press |
Pages | 289 |
Release | 2008-01-01 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 1593856342 |
"Straight talking, timely, and eminently practical, this book is rewarding reading for neuropsychologists working in the courts, other mental health professionals who may be called to serve as expert witnesses, and interested legal professionals. It is also an informative resource for graduate students in neuropsychology."--BOOK JACKET.