PART F – Reporting The evaluation report should: • Correlate the degree of consistency between the psychological findings and the alleged report of torture in a detailed and explanatory way • Provide an assessment of whether the psychological findings are expected or typical reactions to extreme stress within the cultural and social context of the individual • Indicate the status of the individual in the fluctuating course of trauma-related mental disorders over time; i.e. what is the time frame in relation to the torture events and where is the individual in the course of recovery • Identify any coexisting stressors impinging on the individual (e.g. ongoing persecution, forced migration, exile, loss of family and social role, etc.) and the impact these may have on the individual • Mention physical conditions that may contribute to the clinical picture, especially with regard to possible evidence of head injury sustained during torture and/or detention. (See Annex IV, section XII.2 in the Istanbul Protocol) (For more information, see also chapter IV, sections A, B, G and L; chapter VI, section C.3 (k) and § 162, § 236, § 253, § 255, § 277, § 289 and § 20 in the Istanbul Protocol.) 45 Conclusions and recommendations Should include the following (see Annex IV, section 13 in the Istanbul Protocol): • Statement of opinion on the consistency between all sources of evidence and the allegations of torture and ill treatment • Reiterate the symptoms and/or disabilities that the individual continues to suffer from as a result of the alleged abuse • Provide any recommendations for further evaluation and/or care for the individual. Authorship • Clinician’s signature, date and place. Relevant annexes (See also chapter VI, section C.3 and section C.4(b) in the Istanbul Protcol.)