Forensic Expertise: Precision and Process
FAST evaluators provide high-quality, evidence-driven forensic evaluations at the speed you need.
How is a Psychological Evaluation Prepared?
One of our most common questions is, How do you undertake forensic psychological evaluations? FAST evaluators typically undertake an evaluation according to these seven steps:
Preliminary Consultation
Consult with an examinee’s attorney to clarify the referral question(s) and learn about the attorney’s clinically-relevant concerns. This consultation serves two primary purposes: (1) to determine whether FAST is a good fit, clinically-speaking, to undertake a potential evaluation; and (2) ensure the potential evaluation addresses relevant legal considerations.
Review
Once retained, FAST reviews relevant records such as educational, mental health/medical, and legal documents.
Interview and Testing
FAST undertakes a clinical interview and psychological testing, as appropriate, with the examinee.
Research & Consultation
FAST reviews relevant scholarly literature and undertakes consultation with specialists, as relevant.
Collateral Interviews
When appropriate, FAST consults with collateral contacts (e.g., key members of the examinee’s support system and/or professionals who have had contact with the examinee).
Forensic Analysis
FAST considers clinical data in relationship to relevant legal standard(s).
Debrief and Next Steps
FAST shares clinical impressions with retaining counsel and discusses next steps.