Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Litigation

This work addresses a diverse audience of individuals with an interest in forensic psychiatry by shedding light on issues related to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It presents guidelines for forensic assessment that can serve both plaintiffs and defendants in litigation involving PTSD claims, with chapters on current and future trends, diagnosis of PTSD, PTSD in children and adolescents, and disability determination. The book is useful for mental health professionals, the legal community, and third-party payers. Simon is professor of psychiatry and director of the Program in Psychiatry and Law at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR. Piece(s) of the spine missing. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.