PVT vs MMPI
The Pain Validity Test in Court
Typical IME Testimony
PVT-Based Testimony
Yes
Yes
A.
Is Mr. Smith faking?
Is Mr. Smith faking?
Can you state that with a reasonable degree of medical certainty?
Can you state that with a reasonable degree of medical certainty?
Q.
In my experience.
I can state with 85% certainty that he is faking, based on his score on the Mensana Pain Validity Test, whose efficacy has been documented in articles in seven peer-reviewed journals.
A.
Yes
Yes
A.
Q.
Based on what?
Based on what?
Q.
