{"product_id":"evaluation-for-guardianship-eric-y-drogin-9780195323603","title":"Evaluation for Guardianship","description":"Forensic mental health assessment (FMHA) has grown into a specialization informed by research and professional guidelines. This series presents up-to-date information on the most important and frequently conducted forms of FMHA. The 19 topical volumes address best approaches to practice for particular types of evaluation in the criminal, civil, and juvenile\/family areas. Each volume contains a thorough discussion of the relevant legal and psychological concepts, followed by a step-by-step description of the assessment process from preparing for the evaluation to writing the report and testifying in court. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVolumes include the following helpful features: \u003cbr\u003eBoxes that zero in on important information for use in evaluations\u003cbr\u003eTips for best practice and cautions against common pitfalls\u003cbr\u003eHighlighting of relevant case law and statutes\u003cbr\u003eSeparate list of assessment tools for easy reference\u003cbr\u003eHelpful glossary of key terms for the particular topic \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn making recommendations for best practice, authors consider empirical support, legal relevance, and consistency with ethical and professional standards. These volumes offer invaluable guidance for anyone involved in conducting or using forensic evaluations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book considers those legal, ethical and assessment issues that arise when forensic mental health professionals are asked to evaluate the capacity of adults to make independent decisions about the management of their personal and financial affairs. As our population ages, the competence of those who are elderly and mentally infirmed may be challenged more and more frequently, and this book will be an invaluable resource for those involved in assessing that competence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Eric Y. Drogin, Curtis L. Barrett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0195323602\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780195323603\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/12\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.70h x 5.40w x 0.50d","brand":"Eric Y. Drogin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44054657466623,"sku":"9780195323603","price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3c750593-eacb-4267-93cd-e0936e0cb165.jpg?v=1685031225","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/evaluation-for-guardianship-eric-y-drogin-9780195323603","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}