Detection of Malingering during Head Injury Litigation

The Third Edition of  Detection of Malingering during Head Injury Litigation provides the latest detection tools and techniques for evaluating individuals with head injuries, including chapters on malingering on various tests and ethical considerations. It is designed to help attorneys, psychologists, and other professionals make informed decisions about the validity of claims.

Format: Hardback
Length: 361 pages
Publication date: 25 July 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The Third Edition of  Detection of Malingering during Head Injury Litigation, a comprehensive guide to the detection of malingering in cases involving head injury, has been extensively revised and updated to provide a comprehensive understanding of this critical issue. This edition aims to expand both the conceptual and clinical knowledge base on the subject, catering to both veteran practitioners and those new to the field.

The increased public awareness of traumatic brain injuries has led to significant developments, including increased funding and research into these injuries and their resulting deficits. This has also resulted in higher stakes in personal injury suits, leading to more instances of individuals feigning injury.

In response to these challenges, this practical revision demonstrates how to combine clinical expertise, carefully-gathered data, and the use of actuarial models, as well as common sense, to make sound evaluations and reduce ambiguous results. The book navigates the reader through the many caveats associated with the job, beginning with the scenario where an individual may be malingering despite having an actual brain injury.

Among the updated features in this edition are specific chapters on malingering on various tests, including the Word Memory Test (WMT), Test of Malingered Memory (TOMM), MMPI-2, MMPI-RF, and MMPI-3. These chapters provide detailed information on the performance of individuals on these tests, as well as guidelines for explaining performance and symptom validity testing to the trier of fact.

Furthermore, the book includes chapters on mild TBI in children in head injury litigation, cultural concerns, and ethical issues in the context of head injury litigation. These chapters address the unique challenges that arise when dealing with children and their families in these cases, as well as the importance of considering cultural differences and ethical considerations when conducting evaluations and litigating head injury cases.

By incorporating the latest detection tools and techniques, as well as addressing the evolving landscape of head injury litigation, the Third Edition of  Detection of Malingering during Head Injury Litigation is an invaluable resource for practitioners, researchers, and legal professionals alike. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the issues surrounding malingering in head injury cases, enabling professionals to make informed decisions and ensure that justice is served for all parties involved.

Weight: 896g
Dimension: 203 x 255 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030546557
Edition number: 3rd ed. 2021