Book · 2015

High Stakes Indeed

Richart L. DeMier

Oxford Clinical Psychology

Abstract

This case explores situations working with capital punishment, including technical diagnostic issues, confirmatory bias, and the forensic evaluator's role in proceedings. The chapter presents a discussion of the key ethical issues, a summary of the primary ethical conundrums prevalent in the work setting, and a final reflection in retrospect regarding how the ethical quandary was handled.

DOI: 10.1093/med:psych/9780195385298.003.0011