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The METFORS Fitness Questionnaire (MFQ): A self-report measure for screening competency to stand trial

Abstract

The Metropolitan Toronto Forensic Service (METFORS) Fitness Questionnaire (MFQ) is a 19 item self-report measure focusing on legal issues typically addressed during fitness interviews. A validation study was performed with 49 patients at METFORS (Forensic Division of the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry) to evaluate empirically the ability of the MFQ along with a 20 min psychometric cognitive battery to screen fitness by comparing these results, …

Authors

Nussbaum D; Mamak M; Tremblay H; Wright P; Callaghan J

Journal

American Journal of Forensic Psychology, Vol. 16, , pp. 41–65

Publication Date

1998

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