Evaluation for Guardianship (Paperback)

Forensic mental health assessment (FMHA) has grown into a specialization informed by research and professional guidelines. This series presents up-to-date information on the most important and frequently conducted forms of FMHA. The 19 topical volumes address best approaches to practice for particular types of evaluation in the criminal, civil, and juvenile/family areas. Each volume contains a thorough discussion of the relevant legal and psychological concepts, followed by a step-by-step description of the assessment process from preparing for the evaluation to writing the report and testifying in court.
Volumes include the following helpful features:
Boxes that zero in on important information for use in evaluations
Tips for best practice and cautions against common pitfalls
Highlighting of relevant case law and statutes
Separate list of assessment tools for easy reference
Helpful glossary of key terms for the particular topic
In making recommendations for best practice, authors consider empirical support, legal relevance, and consistency with ethical and professional standards. These volumes offer invaluable guidance for anyone involved in conducting or using forensic evaluations.
This book considers those legal, ethical and assessment issues that arise when forensic mental health professionals are asked to evaluate the capacity of adults to make independent decisions about the management of their personal and financial affairs. As our population ages, the competence of those who are elderly and mentally infirmed may be challenged more and more frequently, and this book will be an invaluable resource for those involved in assessing that competence.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Guides to Best Practices for Forensic Mental Health Assessments
Release date:	July 2010
First published:	April 2010
Authors:	Eric Y. Drogin • Curtis L Barrett
Dimensions:	208 x 141 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-532360-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Criminal or forensic psychology
LSN:	0-19-532360-2
Barcode:	9780195323603

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