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Other Psycho-Legal Issues

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There are numerous issues that must be addressed if an assessment is to be both valid and reliable. In addition, the evaluator must be aware of relevant research, professional and ethical issues, the limits of what an evaluation can accomplish, the importance of maintaining a consistent and appropriate role, the need for independence and impartiality, and problems associated with biases. If the evaluator is not licensed/certified in the jurisdiction in which the evaluation and/or testimony will occur, there could be severe consequences for the evaluator and the personal injury case itself. By paying attention to these issues, the evaluator can adequately address them in an appropriate manner.

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Kane, A.W. (2007). Other Psycho-Legal Issues. In: Causality of Psychological Injury. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-36445-2_12

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