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The lawyer and the forensic expert: Boundaries of ethical practice
Author(s) -
Slovenko Ralph
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
behavioral sciences and the law
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.649
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1099-0798
pISSN - 0735-3936
DOI - 10.1002/bsl.2370050206
Subject(s) - expert opinion , mental health , process (computing) , selection (genetic algorithm) , forensic science , psychology , engineering ethics , computer science , medicine , psychiatry , engineering , artificial intelligence , operating system , intensive care medicine , veterinary medicine
The role of attorneys in relationship to mental health experts is examined. Issues which are discussed include the necessity of expert testimony, selection of the expert, and the data underlying the expert opinion. In addition, the attorneys' responsibilities in presenting the mental health expert in court is discussed with reference to different elements of the trial process.