Law and mental health a case-based approach
This volume presents classic and contemporary legal cases that have set important precedents related to psychological and mental health issues in criminal and civil proceedings; the role of practitioners as expert witnesses and forensic consultants; and legal concerns in general clinical practice. E...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York
Guilford Press
2006
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Add Tag | Summary: | This volume presents classic and contemporary legal cases that have set important precedents related to psychological and mental health issues in criminal and civil proceedings; the role of practitioners as expert witnesses and forensic consultants; and legal concerns in general clinical practice. Engagingly written, the book brings to life the details of each case and the personal stories involved, while also providing a solid introduction to foundational issues in the field. Forensic and clinical professionals will find this a highly informative resource, and it will also be useful for undergraduate- and graduate-level courses and professional training |
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| Physical Description: | xv, 394 pages illustrations 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 363-379) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781593852214 1593852215 |
Mental health reform 
Forensic Psychiatry clinical, legal and ethical Issues