The forensic evaluation and court testimony.
The practice of forensic child psychiatry is a relatively new subspecialty. Just like every other specialized field of endeavor, there exists a certain base of knowledge that one must learn and integrate. This article has reviewed several of these principles in an attempt to assist practitioners in performing a forensic evaluation and testifying in a court of law.
Haller
Lee H
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Department of Psychiatry, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA. drleehaller@aol.com
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