The most frequent and substantial flaw in psych reports is the doctor’s diagnosis. Simply put, there must always be data or evidence that supports the diagnosis. Thus, the first thing to do is to obtain the diagnostic criteria from the DSM-IV-TR or the DSM-5, whichever is applicable in your jurisdiction. Then look at the doctor’s history. At that point you just ask yourself, “Do the data support the diagnosis”? If the history is deficient in providing information about the symptoms in terms of their qualitative nature as well as their frequency, intensity, duration, onset or course over time there is no support for the doctor’s diagnosis.
More tips and free tools for help in cross-examining psych doctors and preparing briefs for the court can be found at Dr. Leckart’s website: www.drleckartwetc.com
More tips and free tools for help in cross-examining psych doctors and preparing briefs for the court can be found at Dr. Leckart’s website: www.drleckartwetc.com
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