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Mental Health and Disability Law in a Nutshell (Nutshell Series)
Mental Health and Disability Law in a Nutshell - Nutshell Series Author:Donald H. J. Hermann Expert coverage deals with civil commitment, as well as hearings to determine fitness for trial or execution. Examines criminal defenses and sentencing as they relate to the mental capacity of defendants. Overviews categories of mental health professionals, including the scope of their work, liscensing, and discipline. Discusses the major psychi... more »atric disorders. Clinical psychiatric evidence is examined, including a review of admissibility of evidence, qualifying experts, and establishing a basis for clinical opinion. Medical malpractice and negligence are also examined.« less