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 c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Simon, Robert I., MD (Georgetown Univ)The contributors represent the specialties of psychiatry, psychology, forensic psychiatry, and law. Most are from U.S. medical centers. Institutions prominently represented include Georgetown Univ and Case Western Reserve Univ.

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