Neuropsychology and Forensic Psychology

Abstract

ABSTRACT Where do neuropsychologists draw the line between strictly clinical neuropsychological versus criminal forensic psychological issues? What are the legal questions that each of these disciplines are uniquely qualified to answer and which exceed their capacity to do so? The present article will focus on the role of the clinical neuropsychologist working collaboratively with a forensic psychologist in criminal cases. It is written from the perspective that the reader is primarily a clinical neuropsychologist with some experience in civil litigation (e.g., personal injury, medical malpractice), but limited experience in criminal matters. It offers two models for collaboration between these two disciplines, dictated largely by the needs of the attorney requesting services. This paper is written in the hope that those who practice our respective specialties can better interface, continue to identify important differences between our disciplines, and ultimately work together toward providing the best qu...