Citation

Leonard EL. Int. J. Law Psychiatry 2015; 42-43: 177-182.

Affiliation

Neurocognitive Associates, 7330N. 16th Street, Suite A-120, Phoenix, AZ, 85020, USA. Electronic address: ncapsych@me.com.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ijlp.2015.08.023

PMID

26409570

Abstract

Neuropsychologists are frequently asked to serve as expert witnesses in an increasing number of legal contexts for civil and criminal proceedings. The skills required to practice forensic neuropsychology expand upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities developed by clinical neuropsychologists. Forensic neuropsychologists acquire expertise in understanding the roles and various functions of the legal system, as well as their role in addressing psycholegal questions to assist fact finders in making legal decisions. The required skills and the unique circumstances for clinical neuropsychologists pursing forensic work are reviewed.

Language: en