Malingering is defined by the American Psychiatric Association as “the intentional production of false or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological symptoms, motivated by external incentives”. […]
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What to Look For in an Expert Witness
Know what you are looking for. What area of specialization. A consultant, first who could then be an expert witness. You will want a person […]
Losing Your Rights: Complications of Misdiagnosis
Violation of civil rights, forced treatment and commitment under the guise of psychiatric care are depicted in two cases involving female physicians who became “patients” […]
THE UBIQUITOUS EXPERT
Attorneys usually specialize in civil or criminal matters and then further specialize. Regardless of their area of practice, attorneys are most familiar with technical experts […]
A Physician’s Odyssey; From Chicago Medical School to the World
Why do people behave the way they do? This was the question that led me from being a philosophy major as an undergrad at the […]
What is forensic psychiatry?
When people hear the term forensic psychiatry, most assume the job involves bloody crime scenes and dead bodies — but not quite. “They always think […]