Articles for Lawyers: Lifting the Veil
Forensic Psychiatry and Medicolegal Topics
Articles
Dementia
Understand how dementia and brain disorders can impact thought processes and the associated medical-legal implications.
By Sanjay Adhia, MD
Multiple Plaintiff Cases, Mass Tort, Toxic Tort
Multiple plaintiffs may bring suit involving a single causal event, such as a chemical spill or exposure to a carcinogenic substance. Dr. Adhia discusses two recent cases: a toxic tort, and a serial sexual assault case.
By Sanjay Adhia, MD
What is an IME?
A medico-legal Independent Medical Examination (IME) is different from a clinical exam. It is a structured interview to evaluate an examinee in light of a legal matter. The examinee is usually a plaintiff or defendant.
By Sanjay Adhia, MD
Brain Injuries Explained by a BIM Expert
Dr. Adhia, Board-Certified in Brain Injury Medicine and Forensic Psychiatry, discusses the nature of TBI, concussion, and other mTBI injuries and their medicolegal relevance.
By Sanjay Adhia, MD
Consulting Expert: An Attorney’s Secret Weapon
A non-disclosed expert witness and forensic psychiatrist can be an excellent source of insight and information from the outset.
By Sanjay Adhia, MD
Can a Brain Injury Impact Criminal Behavior?
A crime is committed and a brain injury or disease is suspected: explore medical-legal considerations and mens rea.
By Sanjay Adhia, MD
Date Rape Drugs: Psychiatry, Pharmacology and Law
DFSA is the use of drugs and/or alcohol by a sexual predator to render a victim incapacitated and unable to fight back against a sexual assault. Dr. Adhia discusses the psychopharmacology of these dangerous substances.
By Sanjay Adhia, MD
- Records Review Insider: A Doctor Deconstructs “Records Review”
- Fitness for Duty and Occupational Evaluations by a Psychiatrist
- Drug Testing: Interpretation by a Physician who is a Medical Review Officer (MRO)
- What’s the Difference Between a Psychiatrist and a Psychologist? Are They Interchangeable as an Expert Witness?
