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-FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIC/PSYCHOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SERVICES-
CIVIL ISSUES:
Personal injury - psychiatric issues and brain injury
Documentation and quantification of psychological damages or brain dysfunction
Determination of appropriateness of physical medical care for trauma, duration of disability and return to work expectations
Civil competencies - testamentary, contract, handle finances
Need for commitment or guardian
Competency to provide informed consent
Emotional distress
Psychiatric malpractice
Probate, ADA, and conservatorship evaluations
AGENCY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS
Workers' compensation
Independent medical examinations for insurance companies
Second opinion/peer review
Disability examinations
Aviation/Pilot assessments for FAA
Veterans Administration case reviews
CRIMINAL ISSUES:
Competency to stand trial
Presentencing evaluations
Competency for self-representation/Prerelease evaluations
Competency to waive Miranda rights
Risk to community or "dangerousness"
Criminal responsibility
Potential for violence
Diminished capacity
Sentencing determination
Sex offender evaluations - presentencing including use of the Abel Assessment System
Juvenile case evaluations for school placement and waiver to adult court
CHILD AND FAMILY ISSUES:
Competency to testify
Termination of parental rights
Civil injury to children and developmental impact
Evaluations regarding risk of injury to minors
Assessments of children for schools
GENERAL:
Malingering assessment
Posttraumatic stress disorder
Psychological autopsy for insurance verification
Pre-employment screenings for public safety officers
Access clearance screenings
THE PROFESSIONALS AT CPG ALSO PROVIDE:
Litigation support and consultation to attorneys
Expert witness opinion and testimony
Mental competency assessments
In-service training and education
Employee Assistance Programs for law enforcement, corrections and security
Program consultation to police chiefs and command staff
Private industry alcohol and drug abuse evaluations