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Forensic assessment: Ethical and clinical practice issues for the pain clinician

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Issues of forensic assessment are encountered on a daily basis by pain practitioners.This article acquaints the pain specialist with the differences among types of forensic cases, and addresses the ethical issues involved in providing assessment and testimony for the court. Particular focus is placed on issues relating to forensic work by the mental health specialist. Levels of assessment are reviewed with reference to the complexity of needed involvement with the legal system, as well as the suggested role of the pain specialist with each type of forensic work. Finally, special assessment issues are addressed, such as reference evaluation of malingering, presentation of data in court, and other specific issues for the practitioner required to make a court appearance.

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  1. Pain Management Program, New England Medical Center, 750 Washington St., Box 298, 02111, Boston, MA, USA

    Ronald J. Kulich PhD

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Kulich, R.J. Forensic assessment: Ethical and clinical practice issues for the pain clinician. Current Review of Pain 3, 61–66 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-999-0065-2

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