Contemplating the presence of third party observers and facilitators in psychological evaluations.

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Department of Mental Health Law & Policy, Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, 13301 Bruce B.Downs, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.

Published: December 2009

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  • There is a major debate among psychologists regarding the involvement of third parties during psychological evaluations, especially in forensic cases where the stakes are high.
  • Existing guidelines for psychologists on this issue are insufficient, leaving practitioners uncertain about best practices.
  • The authors aim to clarify this topic by categorizing different third party roles, examining the conflicting interests involved, and providing a helpful framework for psychologists to navigate these decisions.

Article Abstract

Significant controversy surrounds how psychologists should balance competing interests when considering whether and under what conditions third parties should be permitted to be present during psychological evaluations. This is especially true in forensic contexts where much is often at stake for those being assessed. Unfortunately, existing professional statements on this issue provide limited guidance to practitioners on how to think about this issue. In this article, the authors (a) distinguish between different types of third party participants, (b) highlight the competing interests that underlie third party presence decisions, and (c) offer a framework for psychologists to employ when considering third party presence.

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