Cross Examining Psych Doctors - Tip #15-How to Decide If That Psych Report Is Really As Bad As You Think

Ask yourself?  Does the doctor’s description of the patient describe enough symptoms to conform to the diagnostic manual’s definition of the disorder?  Did the doctor describe enough Mental Status Examination to support their diagnosis?  Do the psychological testing scores demonstrate the patient was both truthful and disordered?  Asking the right questions is the first step to understanding that psych report.

More help can be found at my website (www.drleckartwetc.com) and in my book Psychological Evaluations In Litigation:  A Practical Guide for Attorneys and Insurance Adjusters