Establishing a Forensic Psychiatric Practice: A Practical Guide [Hardcover]

Steven H. Berger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 17, 1997

Here is a practical guide for psychiatrists entering the legal arena by choice and for those who are forced into court on behalf of their clients or worried about writing reports for their clients involved in legal questions.

It contains everything one needs to know to establish a forensic psychiatric practice: definitions; discussions of duties and ethics; how to advertise and contract for services, review records, examine the client, write reports, and conduct oneself during depositions and trials.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Berger achieves his purpose in writing a book that is truly a practical guide to negotiating a forensic practice in psychiatry, with a primary focus on attorney-referred cases. He has covered all of the important and necessary aspects of forensic psychiatry. This book could be well utilized in forensic psychiatry training as well as by psychiatrists who have not had formal forensic training....The strength of this practical guide is its organized and easy-to-read format, with comprehensive and basic information in one book. It stands out as an excellent initial resource and is timely, considering the interest and growth in forensic psychiatry. -- Psychiatric Times, Debra DePrato, M.D., April 1998

About the Author

Dr. Berger lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition (September 17, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393702529
• ISBN-13: 978-0393702521
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #132,520 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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