Detection of Malingering during Head Injury Litigation
Detection of Malingering during Head Injury Litigation
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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: Paperback / softback
Length: 361 pages
Publication date: 26 July 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
The Third Edition of "Detection of Malingering during Head Injury Litigation" is a comprehensive resource that aims to expand both the conceptual and clinical knowledge base on the subject. With an increased public awareness of traumatic brain injuries, this edition offers the latest detection tools and techniques for both veteran and novice practitioners. The rise in personal injury suits and the potential for higher stakes has led to a greater scrutiny of claims, making it essential to evaluate injuries accurately and reduce ambiguity.
The book provides a practical approach to combining clinical expertise, carefully gathered data, and the use of actuarial models to make sound evaluations and reduce ambiguous results. It navigates the reader through the various challenges associated with malingering, including scenarios where individuals may appear to have a brain injury despite not having one.
The updated features of this edition include specific chapters on malingering on various tests, such as the Word Memory Test (WMT), Test of Malingered Memory (TOMM), MMPI-2, MMPI-RF, and MMPI-3. The book also provides detailed information on performance validity tests in the domains of executive functioning and memory, as well as guidelines for explaining performance and symptom validity testing to the trier of fact. Additionally, chapters are dedicated to mild TBI in children involved in head injury litigation, cultural concerns, and ethical issues in this context.
By incorporating these updated features, the Third Edition of "Detection of Malingering during Head Injury Litigation" remains a valuable tool for professionals involved in assessing and evaluating head injury claims. It helps practitioners navigate the complexities of this field, ensuring that accurate diagnoses and appropriate legal decisions are made.
Weight: 620g
Dimension: 155 x 238 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030546588
Edition number: 3rd ed. 2021
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