Psychiatric And Psychological Evidence, 3d

Psychiatric And Psychological Evidence, 3d

Be well-versed in psychiatric and psychological research. Information is easily accessible. Part one: Fundamentals of psychiatric and psychological professions; theories of mental illness, how to diagnose and treat them; how to do literature searches. Part two: Applicable rules of evidence; acquiring and presenting evidence, qualifying experts, and evidence restrictions. Part three: Using psychiatric and psychological evidence in criminal cases, child-related legal concerns, and competency hearings.

Features:

• Introduction to psychology and the psychiatric sector, as well as research assistance.
• Competence proceedings are discussed.
• Information is easily accessible, including Westlaw search references.

TABLE OF CONTENTS of Psychiatric And Psychological Evidence, 3d

1. Theories of Mental Illness
2. Psychiatric and Psychological Diagnosis
3. Treatment
4. The Professions of Psychiatry and Psychology
5. Researching Psychiatric and Psychological Literature
6. Obtaining Psychiatric and Psychological Evidence
7. General Requirements for the Presentation of Expert Psychiatric and Psychological Evidence
8. Qualification of the Expert
9. Form and Mode of Presentation of Psychiatric and Psychological Evidence
10. General Limitations on Psychiatric and Psychological Evidence
11. Criminal Proceedings: Pretrial
12. Criminal Proceedings: Trial
13. Legal Issues Involving Children
14. Personal Injury Litigation
15. Competence
16. Civil Commitment
17. Novel Applications of Psychiatric and Psychological Evidence
18. Nontestimonial Uses of Psychiatric and Psychological Evidence

• Table of Laws and Rules
• Table of Cases
• Bibliography
• Index

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