YEAR FORENSIC PRACTICE
AUTHOR SOURCE SELECTION ABSTRACT 2009 Occupational stress (burnout) and forensic psychology practice Daniel L. Davis, Ph.D. psychology CD 10597 Forensic psychology is a professionally and personally demanding area of practice of professional psychology. Forensic psychologists are daily exposed to professional experiences that include violent crimes, victimization, abuse, neglect and personal injury. Forensic examiners complete evaluations that are held to the highest level of professional and legal scrutiny. Forensic therapists work with the most difficult and often most resistive client groups. This presentation will explore the human cost of the practice of forensic psychology. Relevant research will be presented and open discussion between forensic providers concerning healthy and adaptive ways to cope with inherent (and often misunderstood) stresses will be explored. Dr. Davis is in private practice in Columbus, Ohio where he focuses on the assessment and treatment of severely emotionally and behaviorally disordered youth, and adult and juvenile forensic evaluations. 2008 Identifying and combating fraud and abuse in your forensic practice Hall DC psychology CD This presentation will review the problems of fraud and abuse in clinical forensic practice. Case presentations will cover psychologists who have been criminally charged or have disciplined by their boards for fraud. Data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau as well as other agencies will considered. The interests, actions and viewpoint of the board of psychology will be considered in depth. New methods used by insurance companies to track abusive providers will also be covered. The new problem of medical ID theft will be described. The presenter will conclude with recommendations about identifying, reporting and preventing fraud in one's practice and profession followed by questions 2008 Launching a successful forensic practice Valerie R. McClain, Psy.D. psychology CD This presentation will focus on establishing and maintaining a successful practice in forensic psychology. Specific areas will be discussed including: 1) developing key areas of interest in the community; 2) building a solid referral base with attorneys, the courts and in the community 3) cultivating respect and credibility as an expert; and 4) establishing fees and procuring payment for services rendered. The nuts and bolts of building a thriving forensic practice and surviving the process will both be addressed including recommendations for self-care and damage control when the unexpected happens. Following this presentation, attendees should be able to identify potential pitfalls in establishing the parameters of a forensic practice, and describe areas in which ethical issues may arise in referral sources 2008 Identifying and combating fraud and abuse in your forensic practice David C. Hall, Ph.D. psychology CD 10661 This presentation will review the problems of fraud and abuse in clinical forensic practice. Case presentations will cover psychologists who have been criminally charged or have disciplined by their boards for fraud. Data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau as well as other agencies will considered. The interests, actions and viewpoint of the board of psychology will be considered in depth. New methods used by insurance companies to track abusive providers will also be covered. The new problem of medical ID theft will be described. The presenter will conclude with recommendations about identifying, reporting and preventing fraud in one's practice and profession followed by questions.--David C. Hall, Ph.D. is a psychologist in private practice specializing in evaluation and treatment of work related injuries. He is a member of the Employers Fraud Task Force in Southern California and has worked with the National Insurance Crime Bureau on fraud cases involving psychologists. 2008 Launching a successful forensic practice Valerie R. McClain, Psy.D. psychology CD 10668 This presentation will focus on establishing and maintaining a successful practice in forensic psychology. Specific areas will be discussed including: 1) developing key areas of interest in the community; 2) building a solid referral base with attorneys, the courts and in the community 3) cultivating respect and credibility as an expert; and 4) establishing fees and procuring payment for services rendered. The nuts and bolts of building a thriving forensic practice and surviving the process will both be addressed including recommendations for self-care and damage control when the unexpected happens. Following this presentation, attendees should be able to identify potential pitfalls in establishing the parameters of a forensic practice, and describe areas in which ethical issues may arise in referral sources.--Valerie R. McClain, Psy.D. is in private practice in forensic psychology and neuropsychology in Tampa, Florida. 2007 Forensic Evaluations with the Non-English Speaking Defendant: Complexities of Practice Lisa Bellah, Ph.D. psychology CD 10339 Due to the diverse ethnic and cultural makeup of the United States, the number of forensic evaluations with the non-English speaking defendant has become more prominent. The current presentation will outline many of the complexities encountered when working with non-English speaking clients. 2007 Evaluating Truthfulness in forensic and clinical practice Daylen J 10358 The art of evaluating truthfulness is complex. Indeed, research has demonstrated that, without proper training, individuals, irrespective of their professional backgrounds, are generally no better than chance when differentiating truths from lies. Such errors can have significant adverse, personal, social, and legal consequences. However, a growing body of research indicates accuracy in evaluating truthfulness can significantly improve with training that combines knowledge and skills. Presenters will review the skills required to conduct such evaluations. 2006 How to begin a forensic practice Keyhill Sheorn MD psychiatry CD 10688 As a psychiatrist, how do you go about initiating and structuring a forensic practice? How do you decide you are able and willing to do the work? This presentation will focus on planning the type of practice you would like to have and are capable of sustaining, and then offer step by step guidelines toward achieving that goal. How do you structure the fees and contracts? The talk will include the basic outline of beginning a forensic practice, but will not be about the forensic work itself. Attendees will have questions answered about practice organization, fee structure, billing, and marketing. They will have access to forms or outlines providing some guidelines for a beginning forensic practice. Keyhill Sheorn, M.D. has been a psychiatrist for sixteen years in Richmond, Virginia. She was the first female psychiatrist in solo practice in Richmond, and she specializes in the long-term treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. For several years now, she has initiated a forensic avenue to her practice, and has been an expert witness in a variety of cases. 2006 With faces hidden while the walls were tightening: applying international human rights standards to the practice of forensic psychology Michael Perlin JD psychology CD 10729 There has been remarkably little written about the specific relationship between forensic psychology and international human rights standards (and about the relationship between mental disability law and such standards in general). The presenter will seek to offer some preliminary insights into this issue by looking at 1) the range of cases in which forensic psychologists typically evaluate persons in the criminal justice system and then testify as to their findings, 2) the range of standards of practice in such matters, 3) the role of lawyers in the resolution of these issues, 4) the extent to which the work of forensic psychologists is examined critically by courts and/or licensing boards, 5) the special issues posed when this question is examined in the context of nations with developing economies, and 6) the extent to which such work meets international human rights norms. The presenter will offer suggestions as to how such norms can more effectively be met, by recommending that licensing and review boards specifically build such norms into their evaluation processes, and by considering different strategies to best insure that there is adherence to such norms in forensic practice. 2005 Revisiting the Tarasoff duty: risk assessment and liability in clinical and forensic practice Alex Yufik JD, PsyD psychology tape 3187 Dr. Yufik will examine the scope of therapist liability and address the recent legal decisions that have broadened the context under which clinicians face potential liability for failing to adequately assess and predict potential violence by their patients, as well as for failing to protect third parties. Attendees will learn about the legal, ethical and professional ramifications of confidentiality; the exceptions to confidentiality in the legal and therapeutic setting; the recent legal decisions regarding therapist liability, including decisions that redefine the duty of care and civil liability affecting forensic practice; and the most recent developments in risk assessment and treatment recommendations regarding management of patients that present a risk of violence. 2005 Ethical dilemmas in forensic practice Marc L Zimmermann PhD psychology tape 3190 A number of situations which challenge the ethics of forensic practitioners will be presented and discussed. Audience participation will be encouraged. Also, brief review of changes/updates to the laws, regulations and ethics codes pertaining to the practice of psychology will be discussed. Attendees will learn various methods of considering and solving ethical issues; will be reminded of the ethical principles under which they operate and how to overcome what appear to be insurmountable ethical conflicts. 2005 Revisiting the Tarasoff decision: risk assessment and liability in clinical and forensic practice Alex Yufik JD, PsyD psychology journal 9000 In the Tarasoff case patient told his therapist that he intended to kill an an unnamed but identifiable girl. Therapist notified police. Police released the patient, who then killed the girl. Parents sued the therapist. Supreme court held that the therapist owes a duty to warn the victim of the danger. In the Ewing case patient Colello failed to tell Dr. Goldstein, his therapist, that he planned to kill his girlfriend, her new boyfriend and to commit suicide. He did tell his father, who told the therapist of his son s plan. The therapist suggested the the father hospitalize his son but no sooner was he safely in the hospital, the inpatient psychiatrist discharged him. He murdered the boyfriend and committed suicide. The trial court immunized Dr. Goldstein from liability because the communication of danger failed to be a direct communication of patient to therapist. The Appeals court, however, found that the Trial court had too narrowly construed the duty to warn. This article reviews prior relevant legal decisions, and discusses potential legal, ethical and clinical implications for clinicians in California, as well as other states and suggest guidelines for clinical and forensic practice. It also examines the impact of criminalization of the Tarasoff Duty as it relates to California clinicians and the impact these decisions will have on clinician s duty to provide informed consent. As a result of these recent Court decisions continuing the erosion of psychotherapist-patient privilege, a greater possibility exists that more persons will be hospitalized, perhaps inappropriately and that therapists will be forced to testify against their patients in later criminal proceedings 2004 The practice of forensic psychiatry: is it the practice of medicine? Rahn Bailey MD
Victor Scarano MD, JDpsychiatry journal 692 Forensic psychiatry is unique among the disciplines of medicine; questions arise regarding whether or not forensic psychiatric assessments are the practice of medicine. The issue presents ethical and legal concerns for the practitioner to confront. Performing such evaluations also raises issues about duty, malpractice and potential liability. There are, however, steps that the forensic psychiatrist can take to avoid being placed in a compromised position in performing evaluations and testifying in states where the physician does not hold a license to practice medicine. 2003 Legal, ethical and practice issues that face the forensic psychologist-workshop (2 tapes) Jack S Annon PhD psychology tape 3034 This workshop is designed to familiarize the forensic psychologist with the tools available for risk assessment and management planning as they relate to ethical and legal issues in the practice of forensic psychology. The vast array of forensic ethical codes, mandatory codes of conduct, and the numerous APA and Practice Directorate Policies, and Guidelines that attorneys use as "standards of practice" to question and cross examine will also be reviewed. Limits to confidentiality, informed consent, record keeping, responding to subpoenas will be discussed. This workshop, along with the three earlier presentations on ethics, is designed to meet the California CE ethics requirement. 2003 Workshop on forensic practice in employment litigation (2 tapes) James J. McDonald, Jr. psychiatry tapes 3018 2003 Workshop on forensic practice in employment litiga2003tion James J. McDonald, Jr. psychology tape 10255 2002 Three vexing problems in forensic practice Daniel Greenfield MD, MPH psychology tape 2025 In forensic psychological and psychiatric practice, a number of vexatious obstacles frequently recur, which may impede the practitioner s ability to do an evaluation. Three particularly problematic issues have been selected as the primary subjects of this presentation: (1) duration of the forensic interview and examination; (2) providing specifics to opposing counsel of psychological tests and inventories to be used or likely to be used in the forensic interview or examination; (3) offering expert forensic opinion without interviewing or examining the party. Each problem will be discussed and specific recommendations and written materials will be made available to attendees, to adapt to their own practices. Advice will be given on how to confront these obstacles before they arise as major problems. 2002 Malpractice risks in forensic practice John Podboy, PhD psychology tape 2028 Conventional wisdom in forensic psychological practice advises that lawsuits against forensic practitioners are infrequent because the traditional clinician-patient relationship does not apply. Practitioners are, however, reminded of the adage, "Anyone has the right to initiate a lawsuit at any time for any reason." Drawing from the literature, surveys from malpractice insurance carriers, and experience, six areas of potential malpractice liability that target the forensic psychologist will be discussed. Attendees will understand the differences between clinical and forensic malpractice and will learn how to prevent malpractice exposure and actions. 2001 Establishing, improving, and expanding a private forensic practice John Podboy, PhD psychology tape 10263 This presentation will provide proven steps in initiating a broad based forensic psychological practice, means by which referrals can be generated in both civil and criminal matters, and suggestions for expanding one s practice to include high profile cases and lucrative consultations in both state and federal courts. Learning objectives: to become familiar with proven and practical methods to either begin a private forensic practice or to expand an existing one. 2000 From ICD-9 to DSM-III R: Did the introduction of criteria-based diagnoses in forensic psychiatric evaluations in Sweden influence diagnostic practice? Gunnar Kullgren MD psychiatry journal 474 In Sweden, forensic psychiatric evaluations are performed by a team, led by an authorized forensic psychiatrist, and follow a standardized protocol. The psychiatric diagnosis is a fundamental basis in the medicolegal assessment. The present study examined whether the diagnostic practice was influenced by the introduction in 1992 of criteria based DSM-III-R diagnosis as compared to clinical ICD-9 diagnosis. Altogether 3000 evaluations performed from 1988 to 1995 were examined. It was hypothesized that during the DSM period (a) personality disorders would be identified to a higher extent, (b) multiple diagnoses would be more frequent, (c) a wider spectrum of diagnoses would be used, and that (d) diagnoses would more often be specified. Two hypotheses were supported: multiple diagnoses were used more frequently and a wider spectrum of diagnoses was used. Contrary to expectations, the use of personality disorder diagnoses decreased and diagnoses recorded as Not Otherwise Specified increased throughout the whole period. Possible explanations are discussed. 2000 Diagnosis of Ganser Syndrome in practice of forensic psychology Sanford Drob PhD psychology journal 704 Ganser syndrome, which is briefly described as a dissociative disorder NOS in the DSM-IV, is a poorly understood and often overlooked clinical phenomenon. The authors review the literature on Ganser syndrome, offer proposed screening criteria, and propose a model for distinguishing Ganser syndrome from malingering. A case example illustrating the application of this model is provided. 2000 Ethical and practice issues that face the forensic psychologist Jack S Annon PhD psychology tape 1026 This presentation is designed to familiarize the forensic psychologist with the tools available for risk assessment and management planning as they relate to the ethical and legal issues in the practice of forensic psychology. The vast array of forensic ethical codes, mandatory codes of conduct, and the numerous APA, and Practice Directorate Policies and Guidelines that attorneys are using as "standards of practice" to question and cross-examine will also be reviewed. Limits to confidentiality, informed consent, record keeping, billing and money matters, responding to subpoenas, and other issues will also be discussed. 2000 Forensic practice in employment cases (1) James J. McDonald, Jr. psychiatry tapes 1107 2000 Forensic practice in employment cases (2) James J. McDonald, Jr. psychiatry tapes 1109 no abstract 1999 Risk and ethical practice of forensic psychology in the year 2000 (1 of 2) Michele H. Licht psychology tape 9081 Seminar conducted by guest speaker, Michele Licht, J.D., the prevailing attorney in the landmark CAPP v. Rank lawsuit insuring that psychologists would have primary responsibility to admit and manage their hospitalized patients. This seminar will provide participants a forum for evaluating their own forensic practice from a legal and ethical perspective, and will instruct the practitioner about how to identify areas of risk and how to take prophylactic action. 1999 Risk and ethical practice of forensic psychology in the year 2000 Michele H. Licht psychology tape 9082 Seminar conducted by Guest Speaker, Michele Licht, J.D., the prevailing attorney in the landmark CAPP v. Rank lawsuit insuring that psychologists would have primary responsibility to admit and manage their hospitalized patients. This seminar will provide participants a forum for evaluating their own forensic practice from a legal and ethical perspective, and will instruct the practitioner about how to identify areas of risk and how to take prophylactic action. The year 2000 marks a turning point in the practice of forensic psychology. Technological advances raise the standard of care while creating new pitfalls for the practitioner. Anxiety and resentment fester as seasoned professionals are confronted with ever increasing restrictions on therapeutic practice. Dr. Penny Clemmons, psychologist and attorney, will focus on how the veteran psychologist can meet these challenges. A Panel Discussion will follow Ms. Licht's and Dr. Clemmons presentations, with focus on professional ethical and legal issues raised by seminar participants and the audience. 1997 Foundations of professional ethics-applications to forensic practice John Wisner MD psychiatry tapes 1279 The traditional western professions of medicine, law, and divinity have in common the potential to apply their specialized knowledge base and authority toward self-serving as well as patient/client/penitent benefit. This special vulnerability formed the basis for the expectations and prohibitions that comprise the Hippocratic code of ethics in medicine, and its subsequent elaboration and current formulations. The practical applications of these ethical "do s and don ts" will be discussed along with the specific boundaries which apply to forensic practice. Participants will be able to identify the practical goals of professional ethical codes, the ethical boundaries which apply in forensic settings, and the similarities and differences between legal and medical ethical standards 1987 Unjustifiable termination- a new entity in the private practice of forensic psychiatry (10 cases) John Ravin MD psychiatry journal 5264 The concept of the "good-faith" employment contract that runs counter to the merger-takeover trend of American business at odds with this concept is discussed Legal strategy of the defense, adversarial nature of the cases, and outcome of litigation are addressed. The literature is reviewed. 10 cases of unjustifiable termination and demotion cases are described. This is followed by a review of the specific results of treatment and legal action in these cases. 1987 Unjustifiable termination- a new entity in the private practice of forensic psychiatry (10 cases) John Ravin MD psychiatry tapel 10204 The concept of the "good-faith" employment contract that runs counter to the merger-takeover trend of American business at odds with this concept is discussed Legal strategy of the defense, adversarial nature of the cases, and outcome of litigation are addressed. The literature is reviewed. 10 cases of unjustifiable termination and demotion cases are described. This is followed by a review of the specific results of treatment and legal action in these cases. 1986 Post-traumatic stress disorder in forensic practice Jerome Platt PhD
Stephen Husband MApsychology journal 5214 no abstract