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Author Zapf, Patricia A., 1971-

Title Evaluation of competence to stand trial / Patricia A. Zapf, Ronald Roesch.

Publication Info. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 211 pages).
Physical Medium polychrome
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Series Best practices in forensic mental health assessment
Best practices in forensic mental health assessment.
Summary 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 testifyi.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-199) and index.
Contents The legal context -- Forensic mental health concepts -- Empirical foundations and limits -- Preparation for the evaluation -- Data collection -- Interpretation -- Report writing and testimony.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Forensic psychiatry.
Forensic psychiatry.
Competency to stand trial.
Competency to stand trial.
Forensic Psychiatry -- methods.
Mental Competency.
Canada.
United States.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Roesch, Ronald, 1947-
Other Form: Print version: Zapf, Patricia A., 1971- Evaluation of competence to stand trial . Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009 9780195323054
ISBN 9780199724161 (electronic book)
0199724164 (electronic book)