Cognitive profiling of litigants/offenders in UK civil and criminal cases who
have traumatic head or brain injury often receive inconsistent approaches
to their assessment processes. Typically, in clinical neuropsychology, expert
witness practitioners and clinical researchers/assessors select standardised
tests that will form part of their assessment strategy. Despite selection of
tests being based on the client’s known clinical presentation, tests may
also be selected based on the clinician’s experience in the field. Although
scientifically-led, it is impossible to rule out the influence of the expert’s
training and experience bias. Keeping up-to-date with current approaches
and continuing professional development is recommended.
Published Date: 2025-02-10; Received Date: 2025-01-12
