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Feigning in adjudicative competence evaluations.

Sherif Soliman1, Phillip J Resnick

  • 1DepartmentofPsychiatry, CaseWestern Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44109, USA. docsoli@gmail.com

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Detecting feigned incompetence in forensic psychiatric evaluations is crucial, as 8-21% of cases may involve malingering. This review outlines methods to identify feigned psychosis and cognitive impairment during competence to stand trial assessments.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Legal Medicine

Background:

  • Competence to stand trial (adjudicative competence) is the most frequent forensic psychiatric evaluation, with approximately 60,000 referrals yearly.
  • Detecting feigned incompetence has become a significant challenge in recent years, with estimates of malingering ranging from 8% to 21%.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and discuss techniques for identifying malingered psychosis and cognitive impairment in competence evaluations.
  • To present methods for assessing feigned adjudicative incompetence and estimating genuine abilities.
  • To propose a stepwise approach for managing suspected feigned adjudicative incompetence.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on detecting malingered psychosis.
  • Review of existing literature on detecting malingered cognitive impairment.
  • Discussion of specific assessment techniques for feigned adjudicative incompetence.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of feigned adjudicative incompetence is estimated to be between 8% and 21%.
  • Various techniques exist for detecting malingered psychosis and cognitive impairment.
  • A stepwise approach can aid in managing suspected cases.

Conclusions:

  • Systematic study of feigned incompetence is a recent development.
  • Effective techniques are available for detecting malingering in competence evaluations.
  • A structured approach is recommended for suspected feigned adjudicative incompetence.