Neuropsychology in the Courtroom Expert Analysis of Reports and Testimony

by Heilbronner, Robert L.

• ISBN13: 9781593856342
• ISBN10: 1593856342
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-01-08
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

This volume brings together leading neuropsychologists to shed light on the nuts and bolts of forensic practice. An array of adult and child cases are presented, involving such conditions as traumatic brain injury, multiple chemical sensitivity, cerebral anoxia, and electrical injury. Contributors show how they go about reviewing reports and depositions in a particular case, providing fine-grained analysis of the opinions and conclusions of the examiner. Issues addressed in detail include the selection of tests, appropriate use of normative samples, and errors in scoring and interpretation. Unique in providing multiple perspectives on each case, the book identifies common clinical and professional pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Author Biography

Robert L. Heilbronner, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist practicing in Chicago. He is the Director of the Chicago Neuropsychology Group. Dr. Heilbronner has faculty appointments at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, and the University of Chicago Hospitals, Pritzker School of Medicine. He is a Fellow of the Division of Clinical Neuropsychology of the American Psychological Association and of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, and is an elected member of the board of directors of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology. Dr. Heilbronner has published articles and book chapters, and has presented on clinical and forensic neuropsychology issues at national and international meetings. He has also testified in a number of civil, criminal, and capital cases locally and nationally.

Table of Contents

Case Analyses
Traumatic Brain Injury: Do You See What I See?	p. 3
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: A Sensitive Matter in Neuropsychological Assessment	p. 18
Cents and Scentability: A Disability Claim Due to Multiple Chemical Sensitivity	p. 33
Noncredible Competence: How to Handle "Newbies," "Wannabes," and Forensic "Experts" Who Know Better or Should Know Better	p. 53
Maturation into Impairment: The Merit of Delayed Settlement in Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychology Cases	p. 66
Electrical Brain Injury and a Case of Examiner Shock	p. 79
A Second Look at Pain and Concussion	p. 95
Forensic Case Analysis from Opposing Perspectives
Mild Head Injury Case from a Treating Neuropsychologist	p. 117
Plaintiff Expert's Analysis of the Case	p. 129
Defense Expert's Analysis of the Case	p. 139
Special Topics
Anoxic Brain Injury: Daubert Challenge, Fixed versus Flexible Battery	p. 149
A Pediatric Neuropsychologist's Lessons from "Independent Educational Evaluations": Respect Parents, Listen to Teachers, Do Your Homework, but Think for Yourself	p. 170
Through the Looking Glass: Commentary on Neuropsychological Testimony	p. 199
Generating Questions for Cross-Examining a Neuropsychologist: A Defense Consultant's Perspective	p. 225
Misdiagnosis of Cognitive Impairment in Forensic Neuropsychology	p. 243
Index	p. 267
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