Assessment of Trauma-Related Disorders

The assessment of trauma-related disorders is increasingly important in forensic psychiatric expert opinion. The most important diagnosis in this context is posttraumatic stress disorder. Diagnostic criteria of this disorder are outlined. Differential diagnostic considerations with regard to less sp...

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Published inFortschritte der Neurologie-Psychiatrie Vol. 83; no. 10; p. 579
Main Authors Dreßing, H, Foerster, K
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 01.10.2015
Subjects
Diagnosis, Differential
Expert Testimony
Forensic Psychiatry
Humans
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - diagnosis
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - psychology
Wounds and Injuries - complications
Wounds and Injuries - diagnosis
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Summary:The assessment of trauma-related disorders is increasingly important in forensic psychiatric expert opinion. The most important diagnosis in this context is posttraumatic stress disorder. Diagnostic criteria of this disorder are outlined. Differential diagnostic considerations with regard to less specific symptom complexes, such as the complex posttraumatic stress disorder are discussed. Furthermore the significance of symptom validity tests is critically discussed. Test results have to be considered carefully in the medicolegal context and require thorough clinical assessment.
ISSN:1439-3522
DOI:10.1055/s-0035-1553662