Abstract
Forensic neuropsychological practice is associated with a series of unique ethical issues. This article discusses ethical issues specifically relevant to relationships in forensic neuropsychology. We begin with the initial contact with the retaining party, and go on to discuss differences between being a "treater" versus a retained expert, role transitions, and issues of informed consent and confidentiality, finally concluding with practitioner-practitioner interactions. Though there have been changes in ethics codes across time, fundamental perspectives on relationships within the context of clinical and forensic activities have for the most part remained unchanged. Neuropsychologists engaged in forensic practice need to be aware of key differences between routine clinical and forensic practice.