Psychologic assessment of patients with industrial hand injuries.

Johnson, R K · Hand Clin · 1993

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Abstract

The benefits and rationale for including a psychologic assessment of a patient with an industrial hand injury are discussed. Issues of compliance and malingering in patients are addressed. The role of pre-existing conditions in understanding an injured patient's current emotional state is explored and contrasted with posttraumatic stress disorders. Recent trends in psychologic assessment techniques are highlighted.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy