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J Am Acad Psychiatry Law 33:1:55-58 (2005)
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Narcissistic Dimensions of Expert Witness Practice

Thomas G. Gutheil, MD and Robert I. Simon, MD

Dr. Gutheil is Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, and Co-Director, Program in Psychiatry and the Law, Massachusetts Mental Health Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Dr. Simon is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, and Director, Program in Psychiatry and Law, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC. Address correspondence to: Thomas G. Gutheil, MD, 6 Wellman Street, Brookline MA 02446. E-mail: gutheiltg{at}cs.com

The authors review narcissism as it relates to expert witness practice. The review addresses stable versus unstable narcissism, normal confidence, perspective taking, the effect of flattery, the will to win, mirror transference, narcissistic excitement, narcissistic rage, narcissistic injury, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The article closes with recommendations for resisting narcissistic pitfalls and achieving the egoless state.




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