Competence and quality in the performance of forensic psychologists

Ethics and Behavior 3 (3 & 4):251 – 266 (1993)
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Mere possession of generic professional credentials cannot be used as justification of necessary and sufficient skill to perform in a forensic role. Case examples are used to illustrate problems of both competence and quality that sometimes accompany mental health clinicians to the witness stand.

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