Practical information for psychiatrists entering the legal arena includes definitions of common terms, an overview of the duty of a forensic psychiatrist and how it differs from that of a treating psychiatrist, and advice on how to advertise and contract for services, review records, conduct a forensic examination, and handle subpoenas, depositions, and trials. The most critical chapter discusses writing reports. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
| ISBN-13: | 9780393702521 |
| ISBN-10: | 0393702529 |
| Publisher: | W. W. Norton |
| Publication date: | 1997 |
| Edition description: | 1 |
| Pages: | 178 |
| Product dimensions: | Height: 8.6 Inches, Length: 5.8 Inches, Weight: 0.8377565956 Pounds, Width: 0.8 Inches |
| Author: | Steven H. Berger |
| Language: | en |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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