ABSTRACT
Many interviews take place in very specific contexts that impact on the nature of the interview. Most people will encounter the legal and medical systems at some point in their lives, and an understanding of how interviews work will be of importance. Learning Objectives: The successful reader will be able to explain the various ways police use interviews to gather evidence and explain the different types of witness and how they are interrogated; differentiate how lawyers use examination and cross-examination to further their cases; describe the importance of interviewing in making a medical diagnosis and how interviewing is often critical in medical treatment. Key Terms: forensic, witness, social remembering, cognitive interview technique, interrogation, deposition, direct examination, cross examination, medical diagnosis and assessment, patient reticence, insensitivity, burnout, medical jargon, therapeutic interviews
