Expert Forensic Psychological Assessments in Professional Negligence Cases
Psychological malpractice and standard of care violations can have serious legal and ethical implications. At Anzalone Forensic Psychology, LLC, we provide comprehensive forensic psychological evaluations to assist attorneys, courts, and licensing boards in determining whether a mental health professional, medical provider, or institution has deviated from the expected standard of care, resulting in harm to a patient.
With over 16 years of forensic experience, Dr. Bill Anzalone, Psy.D. conducts detailed assessments of malpractice claims, professional ethics violations, and patient harm cases, offering objective, evidence-based analysis to inform legal proceedings.
Our Malpractice & Standard of Care Evaluation Services
Psychological Malpractice Evaluations
Malpractice occurs when a mental health professional or institution fails to meet the expected standard of care, resulting in harm to a patient. We assess whether:
- A provider’s actions deviated from accepted psychological and medical practices
- The patient suffered psychological harm as a direct result of the provider’s negligence
- The provider engaged in unethical or incompetent treatment approaches
- The provider violated APA, AMA, or other professional ethical guidelines
Common malpractice allegations evaluated include:
- Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose
- Inappropriate treatment or therapy techniques
- Failure to prevent harm or manage suicidal/homicidal risk
- Improper prescribing of psychotropic medication
- Dual relationships, boundary violations, and exploitation of clients
Standard of Care & Ethics Violations
Our evaluations help determine whether a mental health professional adhered to the accepted standard of care in clinical, forensic, or institutional settings. These assessments are critical in:
- Licensing board investigations of professional misconduct
- Civil lawsuits alleging professional negligence
- Medical and psychiatric malpractice cases
- Institutional liability cases involving hospitals, clinics, or correctional facilities
Evaluations focus on:
✔ Whether the provider followed evidence-based clinical practices
✔ Whether industry standards and ethical guidelines were upheld
✔ Whether harm was foreseeable and preventable
Psychological Harm & Emotional Distress Evaluations
In malpractice and standard of care cases, we assess whether psychological harm resulted from a provider’s actions, including:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from unethical or negligent treatment
- Depression and anxiety due to therapeutic mismanagement
- Emotional distress and psychological injury following malpractice incidents
- Cognitive or psychological impairment from improper psychotropic medication use
Institutional Negligence & Liability Evaluations
Hospitals, mental health facilities, and correctional institutions have a duty to provide adequate psychological care. We evaluate cases involving:
- Failure to assess and manage suicide risk in inpatient and correctional settings
- Neglect or abuse of psychiatric patients
- Inadequate supervision of mental health providers
- Failure to provide appropriate mental health treatment in correctional facilities
Expert Witness Testimony in Malpractice Cases
Dr. Anzalone provides expert forensic testimony in malpractice and standard of care cases, offering clear, well-documented, and legally defensible findings. His expertise in clinical psychology, forensic assessment, and professional ethics allows him to provide comprehensive, unbiased opinions that help courts and legal professionals understand complex psychological issues.
Why Choose Anzalone Forensic Psychology, LLC?
✔ Experience in Forensic & Clinical Psychology
Over 16 years evaluating standard of care issues in mental health and medical malpractice cases.
✔ Court-Admissible Reports
Objective, scientifically supported findings that withstand legal scrutiny.
✔ Ethical & Unbiased Evaluations
Independent assessments designed to inform legal and professional accountability cases.
✔ Trusted by Courts & Attorneys
Providing expert opinions in civil litigation, licensing board hearings, and malpractice defense/prosecution cases.