Detecting malingerers: hidden truths? A systematic literature review on the use of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and 'malingering'
WCB Evidence Based Practice Group
Record ID 32006000268
English
Authors' objectives:
This study looks at Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanning and its potential role in detecting 'malingerers'.
Authors' recommendations:
The literature on Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanning and its potential role in detecting 'malingerers' is of academic interest only.
At present the science behind this subject in no way meets any scientific standard that would allow its use within a WCB setting.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.worksafebc.com/health_care_providers/related_information/evid ence_based_medicine/default.asp
Year Published:
2003
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Malingering
- Positron-Emission Tomography
Contact
Organisation Name:
WorkSafeBC
Contact Address:
6591 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC, V7C 1C6 Canada. Tel: 604-231-8417; Fax: 604-279-7698
Contact Name:
ebpg@worksafebc.com
Contact Email:
ebpg@worksafebc.com
Copyright:
WorkSafe BC
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