EFTA00024767.pdf

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DAWN M. HUGHES, PH.D., ABPP 
CIJ ICAL A D FORE SIC PSYCHOLO 
NEW YORK STATE LICENSED PSYCIKH.OGIST 
BOARD CERTIFIED IN FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY 
ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPERT SERVICES 
In the matter of 
Service. A forensic psychological service is a psychological evaluation, consultation, or 
expert witness service that is undertaken for legal purposes. Dr. Hughes provides forensic 
psychological services to a law firm who is the client. The litigant is not Dr. Hughes' client. 
A forensic psychological evaluation typically involves face-to-face interview with the person 
to be evaluated, psychological testing, collaborative interviews with individuals deemed 
necessary by Dr. Hughes to conduct a thorough and complete evaluation, and review of 
documents and other evidence. Evaluation sessions, including testing, are arranged by 
appointment. Dr. Hughes may form and provide findings, impressions, opinions, 
conclusions, and recommendations regarding the legal issue(s) at hand. These services are 
not intended for the purpose of therapy. Dr. Hughes' findings, impressions, opinions, 
conclusions, and recommendations are based on the evaluation procedure and are 
independent. 
Confidentiality. The usual laws governing confidentiality between psychotherapist and 
patient do not apply to the relationship or information obtained during the course of the 
forensic evaluation. Information obtained in the course of the forensic evaluation will be 
shared with the individual's attorney. This policy also recognizes Dr. Hughes' use of 
professional test scoring services, and other professional consultation as deemed advisable 
by Dr. Hughes. Be aware that in certain instances the law requires Dr. Hughes to disclose 
privileged information, for example, in situations of suspected child abuse, of potential harm 
to oneself or another, and in instances where the court orders the disclosure of privileged 
information and records. 
Results. Written reports may be requested…

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