Forensic Assessment

Forensic assessment is appropriate when public discussion and debate are used to reach a judgment.  This often involves traditional forensic activities such as depositions and attorney conferences.  Sometimes, it is used to address questions such as whether a professional serving the public is fit to perform their “duty” or if someone is disabled.  Unlike the setting in which neuropsychologists work with their patients toward a common goal, forensic neuropsychology involves adversarial relationships and additional demands to uphold ethical standards in an arena in which concrete guidelines such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and the APA Ethical Guidelines are superseded by the law.  Due to the forensic nature of the testing, additional tests are often required to more thoroughly establish the validity of the assessment.

If you would like to retain my services for a forensic case, please have your attorney contact the office that is most convenient for you. Dr. Michael DeBellis, Psy.D., ABN, FACN Email:mikedebellis@mac.com Fax: (877) 879-7892

San Mateo Memory Center

1838 El Camino Real, Suite 108

Burlingame, CA 94010

Phone: (510) 316-4364

Fax: (877) 879-7892