The Forensic Evaluation of Traumatic Brain Injury
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An Essential Guide to Forensic Assessments in Brain Injury Cases
This comprehensive handbook draws on the expertise of renowned professionals from the fields of medicine, neuropsychology, and law to offer a clear and concise overview of the forensic assessment process in cases involving Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Updated and revised, this second edition includes a new chapter on neuropsychiatric evaluation, focusing on the role of clinical and forensic neuropsychiatrists in assessing brain injury. It carefully distinguishes between forensic neurological and neuropsychiatric assessments, while also addressing the overlapping areas of these two disciplines.
The book provides a thorough review of key topics involved in TBI forensic assessment, including essential medical diagnostic terminology, and details the neurologic, neuropsychological, neuropsychiatric, and psychological evaluation processes specific to brain injury cases.
This edition also includes new content on forensic testimony and the role of the forensic expert witness—covering qualifications, credibility, and the admissibility of expert testimony in TBI cases. It highlights the latest court rulings and how they may influence the admissibility of forensic testimony.
Additionally, a new chapter addresses neuropsychological rehabilitation after TBI, offering critical information on treatment options, services, and facilities that may impact litigation and the case outcome.
With practical tables and reference materials, this handbook serves as an indispensable tool for forensic examiners, expert witnesses, and legal professionals navigating the complexities of traumatic brain injury cases.