Malingered ADHD in adolescents diagnosed with conduct disorder: a brief note.
This brief note cautions clinicians about the possibility of adolescents with Conduct Disorder malingering the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to obtain medication. Presented are some guidelines to consider when the diagnosis of ADHD is indicated in forensic settings with adolescents such as the need for a comprehensive assessment and the importance of exploring the possibility of malingering.
Conti
Richard P
RP
Department of Pschology, College of Saint Elizabeth, Montclair State University, Morristown, NJ 07960-6989, USA. mconti@cse.edu
D000293:Adolescent; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D019955:Conduct Disorder / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008306:Malingering / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*