Texts

In this section I will publish texts developed over some 40 years of assessing medico-legal claims. Although written for psychiatrists and lawyers, they give the layperson a better understanding of issues, which affect us all. I welcome comments that would improve the texts. I will incorporate them into what should become an increasingly reliable resource.

Pain (PDF)

Understanding and treating the complaint of pain

Simulation of Illness (PDF)

Hysteria and malingering explained

References (PDF)

References for all resource texts
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Callan Park Mental Hospital

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