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Civil Capacities in Clinical Neuropsychology: Research Findings and Practical Applications

Civil Capacities in Clinical Neuropsychology: Research Findings and Practical Applications

Demakis, George J.

Hardcover

Series: National Academy of Neuropsychology: Evidence-Based Practices

Medical ReferenceCognition

Publisher Price: $140.00

ISBN10: 0199774064
ISBN13: 9780199774067
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: Dec 9 2011
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.60
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.10 Depth: 9.30
Language: English
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 in this area, this has not been assembled into a single volume nor have practice recommendations been provided. This volume fills these gaps. The first part of this volume reviews and synthesizes the research literature on neuropsychological aspects of civil capacities. The specific capacities addressed include driving, financial and healthcare decision-making, testamentary (i.e., will-making) capacity, and personal care and independence. Each chapter addresses relevant background issues, conceptual/theoretical advances, and empirical findings. The chapters also include an illustrative case study that demonstrates how the authors (each expert in the various areas) evaluated and

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