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Forensic report writing.

Marc J Ackerman1

  • 1Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology, USA. mjackerman@aol.com

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|November 8, 2005
PubMed
Summary
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Clinical psychologists must understand forensic psychology report writing, considering ethical codes, audience, subject matter, and information dissemination for legal proceedings.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Forensic psychology is expanding, requiring clinical psychologists to engage in legal evaluations.
  • Clinical psychologists may draft reports for diverse legal contexts like divorce, personal injury, and criminal cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To guide clinical psychologists in writing effective forensic reports.
  • To address key considerations for psychological evaluations in legal settings.

Main Methods:

  • The article reviews ethical guidelines and practical considerations for forensic report writing.
  • It examines the influence of the American Psychological Association Ethics Code (APA; 2002).

Main Results:

  • Understanding the audience, subject matter, and information dissemination is crucial.

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  • Ethical adherence is paramount when reports are used in legal contexts.

    • Conclusions:

    • Clinical psychologists need specific knowledge to navigate forensic report writing.
    • Adherence to ethical standards ensures the integrity of psychological evaluations in legal arenas.