Forensic Services

Forensic neuropsychological services are provided with a commitment to accuracy, integrity and effective communication. CNS doctors are all trained and peer reviewed in systematic and objective measurement of validity of psychological and brain injury cases.

Objective measurement of valid vs. invalid claims is performed in cases involving questions of brain disorder, emotional / psychological disorder, and chronic pain. From the initial contact with our administrative staff through the completion of the case, time-tested procedures are implemented to support accurate findings and effective recommendations.

Verbal and written reporting by CNS doctors is clear and concise. Communications are timely. A unique report format provides readers with easy access to all or any part of the data, including history and systematic assessment of major domains of brain function, emotion and validity.

The CNS report empowers involved parties and triers of fact to identify, manage, and adjudicate legitimate claims in a cost-effective manner and to have a solid foundation for limiting the adverse impact and expense of invalid claims.

PROCEDURES

Informal verbal consultation - CNS doctors are available to discuss the possible indications for referral in particular cases.

Record review - May be performed as a stand-alone service or in preparation for direct examination. Record reviews may be completed with or without reports. Relevant documents in a particular case may include, without being limited to, pediatrician and primary care physician or any of a variety of medical specialties, educational transcripts and files, military records, vocational records, deposition and testimony transcripts, pictures and videos, and police accident reports.

Diagnostic interview / history - This service may be provided separately from, or as part of, an examination. Major areas include: family structure and functioning, and medical, psychological, educational, vocational, military, leisure, sexual, legal and drug histories.

Test administration – Selection of procedures depends upon the nature of the case and referral questions. Instruments and procedures measure the major domains of brain function, emotion and personality, and validity.

Scoring and interpretation - Using accepted procedures, appropriate norms, and responsible procedural adaptations and bias management strategies, CNS harnesses the power of neuropsychological data to provide objective and trustworthy examination findings.

Reports - Reports are tailored to the needs of the client. Brief reports with bottom-line diagnoses and recommendations represent one end of a continuum. Complex and lengthy reports with maximum basis for findings may be requested as a single document or as an executive summary and appendix with supporting data.

Feedback - Designed to clearly and effectively communicate examination findings and recommendations directly to clients and others, and coming from a rehabilitative orientation, CNS doctors are committed to translating diagnostic findings into treatment and intervention recommendations that make a difference.

Consultation - CNS doctors are available for consultations that vary in length and complexity depending upon the needs of the client. This service is available to assist in answering a wide range of referral questions regarding cases, diagnoses, treatments, practices, and programs. In addition, we can help develop relevant consultation questions.

Preparation - Prior to testimony at depositions, hearings, and trials, CNS doctors help attorneys prepare to present experts so that opinions are presented in a clear, informative, and engaging fashion. We can also maximize counsel's effectiveness in the examination of other treaters and experts.

Testimony - CNS doctors communicate their qualifications, professional activities and procedures, opinions, and recommendations in simple and straightforward terms that stand up to rigorous scrutiny.

VENUES

Civil

• Claimant/Plaintiff - Respondent/Defendant
• Personal injury
• Product liability
• Competency
• Medical malpractice – misdiagnosis, standards of care
• Peer review

Criminal

• Fitness and competency
• Mitigating factors
• Insanity

Education

• School violence
• Conflict resolution and avoidance
• Due process hearings

Workplace

• Workers’ Compensation claims
• Fitness for Duty exams
• EAP (employee assistance programs) exams
• Work related disability evaluations

Family (probate)

• Custody
• Parental fitness / competency

Independent of nature and/or source of referral, venue, jurisdiction, or type of legal determination, CNS doctors maintain the highest professional and ethical standards in assisting various involved parties and triers of fact in truly understanding the cases before them.