Ethical Issues in Clinical Neuropsychology

Until now there has been no single volume in which a broad and comprehensive scope of ethical questions in neuropsychology is discussed. These editors have sought to fill that gap, calling upon leading thinkers in the field of neuropsychology and ethics. Ethical Issues in Clinical Neuropsychology affords the seasoned practitioner as well as the beginner a broad sampling of research and commentary on the ethical dilemmas involved in the clinical practice of Neuropsychology. Part 1 presents ethical issues that arise in the provision of neuropsychological services irrespective of setting, whereas Part 2 concentrates on the unique ethical challenges that attend practice with specific populations. Each chapter offers a rare view into the actual practice of Neuropsychology and the examples highlight an oft-quoted observation at Ethics Committee meetings that good clinical practice is good ethical practice. Carefully crafted vignettes allow the reader to apply these concepts to a myriad of situations confronting practicing clinical neuropsychologists. The discerning reader of Ethical Issues in Clinical Neuropsychology should have no difficulty translating between the 1992 and the proposed ethics code. This is a volume that will be a meaningful addition not only to the libraries of graduate students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows but also to the reference shelves of established practitioners and those preparing for board certification examinations in neuropsychology. This book will be of interest to neuropsychologists, rehabilitation psychologists, clinical psychologists and ethicists.

About the Author

Shane S. Bush, Ph.D., ABPP, ABPN is in independent practice in Smithtown, NY. He is board certified in Neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology and board certified in Rehabilitation Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. He has served as member or chair of the Ethics

Committees of APA's Divisions of Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology and the New York State Psychological Association. He is a member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology's Policy and Planning Committee. He an editorial board member of The Clinical Neuropsychologist, co-editing the Ethical and Professional Issues section, and is an editorial board member of the Journal of Forensic Neuropsychology and Applied Neuropsychology. He is co-editor of the book Ethical Issues in Clinical Neuropsychology and co-author of the book Health Care Ethics for Psychologists: A Casbook. He has presented on ethical issues in neuropsychology and rehabilitation psychology at national conferences.