Forensic Psychiatry - What You Can Expect
- Please ask your attorney to advise you of the general nature of the forensic interview.
- Please ask your attorney if they should be present. The informed consent process will allow for you to have your attorney present for most interviews.
- Some interviews are audiotaped. You should discuss the implications of this with their attorney.
- You should have an appointment time, directions and a contact number before traveling. Free parking is available behind the building.
- Enter the front of the building and have a seat in the waiting room.
- Dr. Graddy will come out to greet you by last name. You will be asked to complete some forms that should not be considered confidential.
- When the interview begins, Dr. Graddy will discuss an informed consent document (a sample informed consent can be viewed here) with you.
- Most interviews last between 15 minutes and 3 hours, but you should be prepared to stay for a half or whole day (as scheduled). You will be escorted to and from all interviews throughout the day.
- Psychological testing may be scheduled as part of the examination. If extensive testing is necessary, then you may be rescheduled for additional days.
- Please do not expect family members to attend the interviews.
- Glasses, hearing aids, drink or food should be brought.
- You should take medications as usual in the morning and also throughout the day if prescribed.
- Although efforts are made to assure convenience and comfort, you should make Dr. Graddy aware if you are uncomfortable. You can end the interview or testing at any time.
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