Forensic neuropsychology: History and current status.

Publisher: Psychology Press Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 8806548 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1744-4144 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 13854046 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Clin Neuropsychol Subsets: MEDLINE

Publication: <2011-> : Hove, East Sussex, England : Psychology Press
Original Publication: Lisse, The Netherlands : Swets Pub. Service, c1987-

Neuropsychology*/education; Humans ; United States ; Neuropsychological Tests ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Canada

Objective: This review provides a summary of historical details and current practice activities related to Forensic Neuropsychology (FN). Under the auspices of the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN), the Forensic Neuropsychology Special Interest Group (FNSIG) views the FN as a subspecialty, which has developed over time as the straightforward result of more than 20 years of numerous publications, extensive continuing education, focused research and growth of forensic practice within neuropsychology. In this article, the FNSIG core work group documents and integrates information that is the basis of efforts to consolidate practice knowledge and facilitate attainment of forensic practice competencies by clinical neuropsychologists. Method: Overview of continuing education topics at professional conferences, search results that identify relevant books and peer-reviewed publications, as well as pertinent findings across years of large-scale national survey results. Results: Relevant evidence has shown for decades that FN is prominent within Clinical Neuropsychology as practiced in the United States and Canada. A majority of U.S. neuropsychologists have received FN training and provide forensic evaluation services. FN practice time per week is considerable for many practitioners, and across survey epochs has been shown to be increasing. Conclusion: The present review leads to the conclusion that in the interest of promoting the acquisition of competence, FN practice should remain a focal point of training and continuing education. Alternate routes to attain competence are discussed, as are ongoing professional activities that undoubtedly will ensure continued growth of, and interest in, the subspecialty of FN.

Keywords: Forensic neuropsychology; history; neuropsychological assessment; subspecialty

Date Created: 20220606 Date Completed: 20230320 Latest Revision: 20230422

20231215

10.1080/13854046.2022.2078740

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