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Civil capacities in clinical neuropsychology /

"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 i...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Demakis, George J.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2012.
Colección:National Academy of Neuropsychology series on evidence-based practices.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • 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