title: Forensic neuropsychology and expert witness testimony: An overview of forensic practice.
abstract: Neuropsychologists are frequently asked to serve as expert witnesses in an increasing number of legal contexts for civil and criminal proceedings. The skills required to practice forensic neuropsychology expand upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities developed by clinical neuropsychologists. Forensic neuropsychologists acquire expertise in understanding the roles and various functions of the legal system, as well as their role in addressing psycholegal questions to assist fact finders in making legal decisions. The required skills and the unique circumstances for clinical neuropsychologists pursing forensic work are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Neurocognitive Associates, 7330N. 16th Street, Suite A-120, Phoenix, AZ, 85020, USA. Electronic address: ncapsych@me.com.
authors.forename: Elizabeth L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Leonard
mesh_terms: D003417:Criminal Psychology / Q000379:methods*; D003657:Decision Making; D005104:Expert Testimony; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D033222:Judicial Role; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D009484:Neuropsychology / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Expert witness; Forensic neuropsychology; Psycholegal; Testimony