Forensic Services
Neuropsychological Services of New Mexico provides comprehensive personalized neuropsychological and psychological information and analysis to insurance providers, case managers, attorneys, health-care providers, and other professionals in order for them to make informed decisions on behalf of clients or companies. Evaluations are objective, cost-effective services, and designed to diagnose, clarify, and confirm disability and/or cognitive impairment due to traumatic brain injury, electrical injury, toxic exposure, anoxia, stroke, and other forms of injury to the brain. Evaluations utilize standardized assessment techniques and instruments to include extensive review of history (employment, education, social), neurological, orthopedic, and psychiatric records, as well as psychological testing to determine the effects of personality characteristics and stress variables on current legal issues and functioning.
What to Expect?
An evaluation typically lasts one to one-and-a-half days. Prior to meeting with the patient, Dr. King will review records and speak at length with the referral source. The evaluation begins with an extensive clinical interview, so that Dr. King can understand the patient's unique concerns and circumstances, as well as to gather information about education, employment, medical history, etc. After the clinical interview is completed, the patient will complete several hours of pencil-and-paper, as well as computer administered tests of neurocognitive functioning. Depending on the complexity of the case and other factors, some patients may need to return for an additional half-day of testing. Following the completion of testing, results are scored and feedback is provided to the referral source.
PROCEDURES AVAILABLE
Informal Consultation: Dr. King is available to discuss the possible indications for referral in particular cases.
Record Review: May be performed as a stand-alone service or in preparation for direct examination. Record reviews may be completed with or without reports. Relevant documents in a particular case may include, without being limited to, pediatrician and primary care physician or any of a variety of medical specialties, educational transcripts and files, military records, vocational records, deposition and testimony transcripts, pictures and videos, accident reports or prior neuropsychological evaluations.
Diagnostic Interview/History: This service may be provided separately from, or as part of, an examination. Major areas include: medical, psychological, educational, vocational, military, leisure, sexual, legal, drug and family histories.
Test Administration: Selection of procedures depends upon the nature of the case and referral questions. Instruments and procedures measure the major domains of brain function, emotion and personality, and validity.
Scoring and Interpretation: Using accepted procedures, appropriate norms, and responsible procedural adaptations and bias management strategies, Dr. King harnesses the power of neuropsychological data to provide objective and trustworthy examination findings.
Reports: Reports are tailored to the needs of the client. Brief reports with bottom-line diagnoses and recommendations represent one end of a continuum. Complex and lengthy reports with maximum basis for findings may be requested as a single document or as an executive summary and appendix with supporting data.
Feedback: Designed to clearly and effectively communicate examination findings and recommendations directly to clients and others. Dr. King is committed to translating diagnostic findings into treatment and intervention recommendations that make a difference.
Consultation: Dr. King is available for consultations that vary in length and complexity depending upon the needs of the client. This service is available to assist in answering a wide range of referral questions regarding cases, diagnoses, treatments, practices, and programs. In addition, Dr. King can help develop relevant consultation questions.
Preparation: Prior to testimony at depositions, hearings, and trials, Dr. King can help attorneys prepare to present experts so that opinions are presented in a clear, informative, and engaging fashion. Dr. King can also maximize counsel's effectiveness in the examination of other treaters and experts.
Testimony: Dr. King communicates his qualifications, professional activities and procedures, opinions, and recommendations in simple and straightforward terms that stand up to rigorous scrutiny.
What to Expect?
An evaluation typically lasts one to one-and-a-half days. Prior to meeting with the patient, Dr. King will review records and speak at length with the referral source. The evaluation begins with an extensive clinical interview, so that Dr. King can understand the patient's unique concerns and circumstances, as well as to gather information about education, employment, medical history, etc. After the clinical interview is completed, the patient will complete several hours of pencil-and-paper, as well as computer administered tests of neurocognitive functioning. Depending on the complexity of the case and other factors, some patients may need to return for an additional half-day of testing. Following the completion of testing, results are scored and feedback is provided to the referral source.
PROCEDURES AVAILABLE
Informal Consultation: Dr. King is available to discuss the possible indications for referral in particular cases.
Record Review: May be performed as a stand-alone service or in preparation for direct examination. Record reviews may be completed with or without reports. Relevant documents in a particular case may include, without being limited to, pediatrician and primary care physician or any of a variety of medical specialties, educational transcripts and files, military records, vocational records, deposition and testimony transcripts, pictures and videos, accident reports or prior neuropsychological evaluations.
Diagnostic Interview/History: This service may be provided separately from, or as part of, an examination. Major areas include: medical, psychological, educational, vocational, military, leisure, sexual, legal, drug and family histories.
Test Administration: Selection of procedures depends upon the nature of the case and referral questions. Instruments and procedures measure the major domains of brain function, emotion and personality, and validity.
Scoring and Interpretation: Using accepted procedures, appropriate norms, and responsible procedural adaptations and bias management strategies, Dr. King harnesses the power of neuropsychological data to provide objective and trustworthy examination findings.
Reports: Reports are tailored to the needs of the client. Brief reports with bottom-line diagnoses and recommendations represent one end of a continuum. Complex and lengthy reports with maximum basis for findings may be requested as a single document or as an executive summary and appendix with supporting data.
Feedback: Designed to clearly and effectively communicate examination findings and recommendations directly to clients and others. Dr. King is committed to translating diagnostic findings into treatment and intervention recommendations that make a difference.
Consultation: Dr. King is available for consultations that vary in length and complexity depending upon the needs of the client. This service is available to assist in answering a wide range of referral questions regarding cases, diagnoses, treatments, practices, and programs. In addition, Dr. King can help develop relevant consultation questions.
Preparation: Prior to testimony at depositions, hearings, and trials, Dr. King can help attorneys prepare to present experts so that opinions are presented in a clear, informative, and engaging fashion. Dr. King can also maximize counsel's effectiveness in the examination of other treaters and experts.
Testimony: Dr. King communicates his qualifications, professional activities and procedures, opinions, and recommendations in simple and straightforward terms that stand up to rigorous scrutiny.
