ABSTRACT
A forensic neuropsychological evaluation can differ from a clinical evaluation in many ways. One of the most important differences lies in the ability to gather and analyze additional records. Unlike the clinician, a forensic examiner may have access to prior medical, academic, and employment records that allows for an informed opinion regarding premorbid status. Prior psychiatric and psychological evaluations and treatment records allow the forensic examiner to establish an accurate baseline against which evaluation data can be compared. It is not uncommon for individuals being evaluated in both clinical and forensic settings to provide inaccurate or incomplete histories. The forensic examiner has the advantage of gaining access to historical data leading to a more accurate and comprehensive evaluation. This case was selected because of the competing and overlapping analyses and the considerable impact of subsequently reviewed records.
