Psychometric Testing

Overview

Psychometric testing provides a structured, standardized, and objective means of measuring psychological constructs such as symptom severity, cognitive functioning, personality characteristics, and effort validity. When integrated with a thorough clinical interview and file review, psychometric data enhances the rigour and defensibility of medico-legal opinions.

Every report is prepared by Dr. Saligheh — a Canadian-trained psychiatrist with specialized expertise in occupational and medico-legal psychiatry, including experience with the Canadian Armed Forces and Workers' Compensation Board — and is grounded in current diagnostic standards, evidence-based practice, and a clear understanding of the medico-legal context.

Objective, evidence-based clinical opinion
Clear, well-structured reports tailored to legal standards
Timely turnaround without compromising quality
Professional communication with all referring parties
Available for expert testimony and addenda as required

Who We Serve

Insurers requiring objective symptom quantification
Legal professionals seeking validity-tested clinical evidence
Workers' compensation adjudicators
Employers assessing fitness for duty
Tribunals and adjudicative bodies

Scope of Assessment

What We Evaluate

Symptom Validity Testing

Measures designed to assess the reliability and validity of an examinee's self-reported symptoms, including effort testing and symptom overreporting detection tools.

Depression & Anxiety Scales

Validated instruments quantifying the severity of mood and anxiety disorders, including the PHQ-9, GAD-7, BDI-II, DASS-21, and others, providing objective benchmarks for reported distress.

PTSD Assessment

Structured measures such as the PCL-5 and Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS-5) to evaluate the presence and severity of post-traumatic symptoms in accordance with current diagnostic criteria.

Personality Assessment

Where clinically indicated, validated personality inventories (e.g., MMPI-3, PAI) may be administered to assess characterological factors that may influence symptom presentation, disability behaviour, or response to treatment.

Cognitive Screening

Structured cognitive screening tools to evaluate attention, memory, concentration, and executive functioning, particularly in cases involving brain injury, chronic pain, or occupational impairment claims.

Functional & Occupational Scales

Validated measures of occupational and daily functioning to supplement clinical opinion on capacity and disability, including the SDS, WHODAS 2.0, and SF-36.

Our Process

How It Works

Our assessment process is designed to be thorough, efficient, and responsive to the needs of referring organizations. We maintain clear communication throughout and deliver reports within agreed timelines.

01

Selection of Test Battery

We select a tailored battery of psychometric instruments based on the referral questions, the nature of the claimed condition, and clinical presentation — ensuring relevance, validity, and scientific defensibility.

02

Administration

Testing is administered in a standardized manner, either in-person or via validated remote platforms, ensuring adherence to test publisher protocols and maintaining the integrity of results.

03

Scoring & Interpretation

All measures are scored according to normative standards. Results are interpreted in the context of the clinical interview, documented history, and known validity indicators.

04

Integration into Report

Psychometric findings are presented in clear, accessible language within the broader assessment report. Data is contextualized and interpreted — not merely reported — in relation to the referral questions.

About Your Assessor

Dr. Saligheh, MD

Canadian-trained psychiatrist with specialized expertise in occupational and medico-legal psychiatry. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) and Associate of the Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine (ACBOM).

Experience includes work with the Canadian Armed Forces and the Workers' Compensation Board, with expertise in complex workplace psychiatric injuries, disability, and return-to-work capacity.

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