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Dr. Chris Ball
Life/Health Consulting Medical Officer, London
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Dr. Chris Ball is a Consultant Psychiatrist and has worked with Gen Re for 20 years. In addition to providing underwriting and claims advice, he contributes to product development, education and training, and the development of underwriting manuals. Formerly Chris was Clinical Director with the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. His interest in mental health and insurance medicine developed after initial training in primary care.
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HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders and Disability Income Insurance
By Dr. Chris Ball Dec 01, 2019English
People living with HIV (PLWH) may experience problems in thinking, remembering, concentrating and language. This is not solely the result of HIV infection of the brain but also the result of many associated problems: alcohol or drug use, depression and...
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Building Underwriting Models for Mental Health
By Dr. Chris Ball Oct 08, 2019English
As a young psychiatrist, I went through a period of being excited about the brain. It seemed that emerging technologies in imaging and genetics would transform clinical psychiatry. This was encouraging news with mental health problems causing the most...
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¿Puede la suscripción influir significativamente en el riesgo de suicidio?
By Dr. Chris Ball Jul 15, 2019Español
Los casos de suicidio suelen dejar a los allegados afligidos con más preguntas que respuestas. Muchos incluso no llegan a entender nunca por qué se dio un paso tan drástico. Los factores de riesgo de suicidio tradicionalmente considerados por los suscriptores...
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Can Suicide Risk Be Significantly Influenced by Underwriting?
By Dr. Chris Ball Jun 06, 2019English
Suicide often leaves the bereaved with more questions than answers. Many will find it difficult to ever understand why such a drastic step was taken. The risk factors for suicide traditionally considered by life insurance underwriters are highly influenced...
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