Thanks so much, Jeff! From: avaplmembers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:avaplmembers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Burk, Jeffrey P. Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 9:54 AM To: members1@xxxxxxxxx Subject: [AVAPL Members] Re: New Listserv for C&P Exam Psychologists To join the AVAPL listserv for C&P, just send an e-mail request to webmaster1@xxxxxxxxx, and be sure to include the e-mail address of the person who wants to join. Jeff From: avaplmembers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:avaplmembers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Fitzpatrick, Pamela J. Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 11:45 AM To: members1@xxxxxxxxx Subject: [AVAPL Members] Re: New Listserv for C&P Exam Psychologists Would someone share how a person can join the AVAPL listserv for C&P psychologists? I’d like to share that with a colleague. Thanks! Pam Pamela J. Fitzpatrick, Ph.D., ABPP Board Certified in Rehabilitation Psychology Pain Management Specialist Alaska VA Healthcare System 1201 N. Muldoon Rd. Anchorage AK 95004-6104 907-257-3732 (Phone) 907-257-6747 (Fax) From: avaplmembers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:avaplmembers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Drexler, Michael Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 11:27 AM To: members1@xxxxxxxxx Subject: [AVAPL Members] Re: New Listserv for C&P Exam Psychologists I would be interested but also are you aware we already have an AVAPL listserv for C&P psychologists? From: avaplmembers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:avaplmembers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Worthen, Mark Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 11:22 AM To: members1@xxxxxxxxx Subject: [AVAPL Members] New Listserv for C&P Exam Psychologists Dear Colleagues, I recently started a new listserv for psychologists (and other mental health professionals) who conduct C&P exams. Detailed information about the list is below. Please forward to your staff members who conduct C&P’s. Many thanks - Mark D Worthen, PsyD ---------- INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW “PSYCHOLOGISTS-CANDP-EXAMS-L” LIST ---------- If you are a psychologist (or other mental health professional) who conducts C&P exams, I invite you to join the new listserv list called PSYCHOLOGISTS-CANDP-EXAMS-L. A listserv is a software program that distributes an email sent to it to all the people subscribed to the list. This feature allows VA C&P psychologists from around the country to communicate with each other without having to set up cumbersome email groups. The purpose of the PSYCHOLOGISTS-CANDP-EXAMS-L list is to provide a forum for C&P psychologists to discuss issues, share information, and help each other, all in an effort to conduct the best C&P exams possible. If you have questions like these—or you know the answers and want to help others—this list is for you: • How do I get CAPRI to print out a draft report? • So many MMPI-2 profiles have high elevations on the validity scales. Does this mean the veteran is malingering or are they just under a lot of stress due to PTSD? • What is the best way to determine if a veteran is malingering? Or, what is the best way to argue convincingly in my report that the veteran is not malingering even when the MMPI-2 F scale is 120? • What are the best MMPI-2 validity scales for these exams? F, FB, F-K, F(p), FBS…? • Should I always include a Medical Opinion template when conducting an Initial PTSD exam? • What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the PAI instead of the MMPI-2? • What’s the best way to get through a 7-volume C-File without taking forever but also gleaning any important information? • Do I really have to give a GAF for each Axis I disorder? How do I do that? Or how do I explain why it’s not possible? • Do you use the MMSE or another cognitive screening instrument? • Is there a reliable and valid way to assess employability? ---------- HOW TO JOIN THE PSYCHOLOGISTS-CANDP-EXAMS-L LIST ---------- To join via email: Write to LISTSERV@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and, in the text of your message (not the subject line), write: SUBSCRIBE PSYCHOLOGISTS-CANDP-EXAMS-L (I suggest that you copy-and-paste that). You will receive a ‘request for confirmation’ email, which you MUST reply to in order to be subscribed to the list. To join via the web: http://vaww.listserv.med.va.gov/cgi-bin/wa.exe?SUBED1=psychologists-candp-exams-l&A=1 You will receive a ‘request for confirmation’ email, which you MUST reply to in order to be subscribed to the list. ---------- SECURITY ---------- This is a private list for VA psychologists (or other mental health professionals) who conduct C&P exams only. (If you are not a mental health professional but are a VA employee with an interest in this area, please contact me). ⇨ IMPORTANT: Please use a ‘your.name@xxxxxx’ email address when subscribing to the list. If you are a contract provider and do not have a VA email address, please contact me. ⇐ Despite these precautions, email is not secure, therefore you must NEVER include any of a veteran’s identifying information in an email sent to the list. Err on the side of caution if you ask a question that relates to a specific case. “When in doubt, leave it out.” ---------- SHARE THE WEALTH! ---------- Please feel free to forward this message to other psychologists (or other mental health professionals) who conduct C&P exams. The more participation we have, the better. ---------- QUESTIONS? ---------- Shoot me an email or give me a call! I’m glad to help. All the Best, Mark -- Mark D Worthen PsyD Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic 910 Realtor Avenue Texarkana, Arkansas 71854 Office: 870-779-2732 Cell: 435-647-6706