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Book Review “From Therapist’s Chair to Courtroom:Understanding Tort Law Psychology.” Author Hugh Koch - LCB Publishing 2019 These include chapters on; Is this the truth? Where the sensitive subject of deception is explained. Also Resolving Conflicts in Evidence is covered. These are not easy topics to explain but Koch has managed to make the difficult simple.
Hugh Koch has followed on from his 2016 book ‘Legal Mind’ with ‘From Therapist’s Chair To Courtroom:Understanding Tort Law Psychology.’ Running to 290 pages, its easy to read format is suited to regular readings, an ideal book to dip in and out of. It contains over 200 illustrations to assist the reader.
The book also cover the culture of his work and very useful chapters on quality management, which is a must read for any medico-legal practitioner.
Hugh Koch is a chartered clinical psychologist who has had a varied career working in the NHS as a psychologist, then as a senior health services general manager of mental health services and medical services, before setting up his unique medico-legal service in Cheltenham.
This book challenges and explains the role of the Psychologist in relation to medico-legal issues such as personal injury and medical negligence. It is very much a view from the front line The book is ideal for graduates, post graduates and all practicing psychologists. In my opinion it would be essential reading for the above and particularly instructing solicitors, who wish to develop their knowledge.
Kochs’ extensive experience in providing the courts with psychological and orthopedic reports make for a clear and linear read. In essence an expert clarifies medico-legal situations and in this book Koch manages to clarify and illustrate the various therapies and techniques used.
Available from Amazon and ebay by searching From Therapist’s Chair To Courtroom: Understanding Tort Law Psychology.
Dr Ian Starke
Dr Bashir Qureshi
Consultant Physician in Stroke Medicine and Geriatric Medicine
FRCGP, FRCPCH, Hon. FFRSH, RCOG, AFOM-RCP, MICGP, DCH, DHMSA, DPMSA, FRIPH, Hon.FRSH, Hon.MAPHA-USA
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Expert Witness in Cultural, Religious & Ethnic Issues in Litigation. Expert Witness in GP Clinical Negligence.
Dr Starke has been a practising Consultant Physician in Stroke Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and General Medicine at University Hospital, Lewisham and Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ School of Medicine since 1988.
As a specialist in Cultures, Religions and Ethnicities, since 1992, I have written reports, given advice, and evidence in tribunals or courts. In cases of medical negligence, discrimination in employments, personal injuries, accidents, murder inquiries by police, family or marital disputes, child abuse, sexual abuse, immigration, asylum and other litigation cases.
Dr Starke provides expert reports for clinical negligence and medical injury cases in stroke medicine and geriatric medicine and on fitness to practise. He has provided expert examinations and reports for immigration and HM prison services. He is able to assess clients within or outside London.
Languages spoken: English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi.
Contact: University Hospital Lewisham Lewisham High Street, London SE13 6LH Tel: 0208 333 3379 Fax: 0208 333 3381 Email: ianstarke@nhs.net
Author of ‘TRANSCULTURAL MEDICINE’ Dealing with Patients from different Cultures, Religions & Ethnicities.
Contact: Tel: 0208 570 4008 Fax: 0208 570 4008 Mob: 07710 402 276 Email: drbashirqureshi@hotmail.com Web: www.drbashirqureshi.com 32 Legrace Avenue, Hounslow West, Middlesex TW4 7RS
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