Evaluation for guardianship / Eric Y. Drogin, Curtis L. Barrett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Drogin, Eric York.

Contributor:

Barrett, Curtis L.

Series:

Best practices in forensic mental health assessment.

Best practices in forensic mental health assessment

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Conservatorships--United States.

Conservatorships.

Older people--Mental health--United States.

Older people.

Physical Description:

xi, 159 p.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This resource considers the 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 the population ages, the competence of those who are elderly and mentally infirmed may be challenged more and more frequently, and this guide will be an invaluable resource for those involved in assessing that competence.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

FOUNDATION

Chapter 1 The Legal Context

Chapter 2 Forensic Mental Health Concepts

Chapter 3 Empirical Foundations and Limits

APPLICATION

Chapter 4 Preparation for the Evaluation

Chapter 5 Data Collection

Chapter 6 Interpretation

Chapter 7 Report Writing and Testimony

References

Tests and Specialized Tools

Cases and Statutes

Key Terms

Index

A

B

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D

E

F

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I

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K

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About the Authors.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

ISBN:

0-19-029587-2

0-19-023016-9

1-282-50104-6

9786612501043

0-19-975688-0

OCLC:

609859916