Civil capacities in clinical neuropsychology : research findings and practical applications / editor, George J. Demakis.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Demakis, George J., editor.

Series:

National Academy of Neuropsychology series on evidence-based practices.

National Academy of Neuropsychology Series on Evidence-Based Practices

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mental status examination.

Psychiatric disability evaluation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (353 p.)

Place of Publication:

Oxford, [England] : Oxford University Press, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Clinical neuropsychologists are increasingly involved in the evaluation of civil capacities and are in demand by other professionals, particularly attorneys and judges, to assist their decision-making about these sometimes complex issues. While there has been some neuropsychological research in this area, this has not been assembled into a single volume nor have practice recommendations been provided. This volume fills these gaps. The first part of this volume reviews and synthesizes the research literature on neuropsychological aspects of civil capacities. The specific capacities addressed in

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Preface to the National Academy of Neuropsychology Series on Evidence-Based Practices; Preface to the First Volume in the National Academy of Neuropsychology Series on Evidence-Based Practices Civil Capacities in Clinical Neuropsychology: Research Findings and Practical Applications; Acknowledgments; Contributors; PART I: Background Issues; 1. Introduction to Basic Issues in Civil Capacities; 2. Legal Perspectives on Civil Capacity and Competence; PART II: Civil Capacities and Guardianship; 3. Financial Capacity; 4. Healthcare Decision-Making Capacity

5. Testamentary Capacity6. Driving Capacity; 7. Personal Care and Independence; 8. Adult Guardianship; PART III: Applications; 9. Assessment of Civil Capacities: An Evaluative Framework and Practical Recommendations; 10. Civil Capacity Instruments: Research Trends and Recommendations for Future Research; 11. Other Aspects of Data Collection in Capacity Evaluations; 12. Forensic Report Writing and Testimony in Capacity Evaluations; 13. Ethical Issues in Capacity and Competency Evaluations; PART IV: Conclusions; 14. A Legal Consumer's Perspective on Competency Evaluations

15. Looking Ahead: Directions for Future Research in Civil CapacitiesIndex; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Z

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Incudes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed October 12, 2016).

ISBN:

0-19-977420-X

1-283-42814-8

9786613428141

0-19-992140-7

OCLC:

773933550