Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Diagnosis, Treatment, and Legal Issues

For therapists, forensic clinicians, & lawyers, the third edition reviews the 1994 DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for PTSD & the "Traumatic Principle," examines the latest treatment approaches for PTSD, & evaluates PTSD in personal injury lawsuits & criminal cases. Suggestions for a comprehensive treatment program based on biological, behavioral, & psychosocial theory includes components of pharmacotherapy, cognitive-behavioral, & psychosocial therapy. Whether the victim suffers from an accident, criminal (including sexual) assault, exposure to toxic substances, war, or natural or man-made disasters, quick intervention with a multidisciplinary treatment approach offers the best chance for recovery. Dr. Scrignar, a forensic psychiatrist, educator, & author shares his experiences extending over 35-years of evaluating, treating, & testifying as an expert witness with PTSD patients. Plaintiff & defense attorneys along with forensic clinicians will find the seven chapters on legal issues & PTSD informative & pertinent: Forensic Evaluation, Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury Litigation, The Expert Witness, The Plaintiff & PTSD, The Defense & PTSD, & Criminal Issues. Dr. Scrignar draws from his experiences with cases from the perspective of both the plaintiff & defense to show how the concept of PTSD can be creatively & responsibly applied to civil & criminal law.Scrignar, C. B. is the author of 'Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Diagnosis, Treatment, and Legal Issues', published 1996 under ISBN 9780945032069 and ISBN 0945032064.