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Assessing Emotional Distress (Mental Damages)

WebMost mental health professionals believe the broader the scope of inquiry, the greater the certainty of their opinions. It is not necessary for a plaintiff to have a mental …

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About Stephen M. Raffle, M.D. & Associates – Forensic Psychiatrist

WebConsulting with attorneys about the Direct and Cross-Examination of Mental Health Expert Witnesses Dementias, Alzheimer’s Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury: Mental Impairments …

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Fitness for Duty Psychiatric Examinations – Forensic Psychiatrist

WebFitness for Duty Psychiatric Examinations are conducted by a psychiatrist trained and experienced specifically to conduct a Fitness for Duty, to assess if an employee is …

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How to Read a Psychiatric Report

WebAll psychiatric reports evaluate something, but not always the same thing. For example, eligibility for benefits, or fitness to do a job (e.g., in HR arenas, as well as wrongful …

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FAQ – Forensic Psychiatrist Stephen Raffle, M.D. – Forensic

WebMost have obtained this Board Certification in only the past 8-10 years**. It is a small population and, when you need experience on and off the stand, the pool shrinks further. …

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Articles – Forensic Psychiatrist Stephen Raffle, M.D. – …

WebThe Direct and Cross-Examination of Mental Health Expert Witnesses. In order for a medical opinion to be admissible as evidence in civil, criminal and administrative cases, …

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

WebPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder is an anxiety disorder arising as a result of an emotionally overwhelming experience.In litigation, a forensic psychiatrist is the Expert …

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Standard of Care for the Suicidal Patient – Forensic Psychiatrist

WebCertain mental health care providers may have little or no training with high risk patients such as a marriage and family therapists (MFTs) or inexperienced or inadequately …

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Fitness for Duty & Disability – Forensic Psychiatrist Stephen Raffle, …

WebOn other occasions, an employee has been taken off of work by a treating mental health professional, and the employer wants an independent evaluation of the …

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The Ne’er-Do-Well Child Who Unduly Influenced Her Elderly …

WebMrs. W was in declining health during her last two years due to a stroke, which left her with a right-sided paralysis, blurred vision, and congestive heart failure. Mrs. W’s home …

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Resume (CV) – Forensic Psychiatrist Stephen Raffle, M.D. – Forensic

WebThe Prosecutor’s Best Use of a Psychiatrist or Psychologist Expert Witness in Cases of Alleged Stalking; Examination, and CrossExamination of a Mental Health Expert Witness …

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Workplace Violence: What is “Risk of Violence” and what makes a …

WebIf an employer identifies an employee at-risk for violent or threatening behavior, a proactive step is to request a threat assessment, also called a risk for violence assessment, by a …

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Case Studies – Forensic Psychiatrist Stephen Raffle, M.D. – Forensic

WebWhat are the nuts and bolts of when and how a forensic psychiatrist can assist? A few examples – case studies – below. You may also find interesting a short summary of a …

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Case Studies in Forensic Psychiatry

WebAs a forensic psychiatrist I have worked on many fascinating cases.Following are studies of a few cases in which I have testified and forensic issues requiring a Psychiatrist. In most …

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Head Injury or Schizophrenia

WebI was asked by a defendant to evaluate a man who was struck in the head while riding a motorcycle. The question asked was had he suffered any emotional distress as a result …

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Medical Records Review – Forensic Psychiatrist Stephen Raffle, …

WebAs a forensic consultant, I have frequently been asked to review medical records of an individual who is involved in, or the subject of, a lawsuit and to provide consultation to …

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News – Forensic Psychiatrist Stephen Raffle, M.D. – Forensic

WebThe Department of Veterans Affairs announces May is Mental Health Month. Veterans who have struggled with mental health may find resources at the website for …

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Wrongful Termination – Forensic Psychiatrist Stephen Raffle, M.D

WebDischarge is considered wrongful when it occurs as a breach of public policy. The public policy is expressed in the statutes of various (but not all) states, some state constitutions, …

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Catastrophic Injury – Forensic Psychiatrist Stephen Raffle, M.D

WebCatastrophic Injuries—Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) Post-Traumatic StressDisorders, and similar events—are a significant aspect of my practice. A …

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Insanity Defense

WebIt is not possible to discuss Diminished Capacity (Diminished Responsibility) without first understanding the legal concept of insanity since both are joined at their ideological hip …

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