Study Guide to Forensic Psychiatry: A Companion to the American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Forensic Psychiatry

Simon, Robert I. MD

Book Information
Edition:	2nd
Publisher:	American Psychiatric Publishing
ISBN:	1-58562-391-1 (1585623911)
ISBN-13:	978-1-58562-391-4 (9781585623914)
Format:	Examination Question
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2010
Publish Date:	05/10
Weight:	1.01 Lbs.
Pages:	150
Carton Quantity:	30
Subject Class:	PSY (Psychiatry and Psychology)
Remarks:	This Title is Out of Print
Out Of Print:	Yes
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 12 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Medical Prof
Subject Definition:	Forensic Psychiatry-Examination Questions
NLM Class:	W 18.2
LC Class:	RA1151
Abstract:	Preface. Questions. Rediscovering forensic psychiatry. Introduction to the legal system. Starting a forensic practice. The expert witness. Ethics in forensic psychiatry. Psychiatric diagnosis in litigation. The forensic examination and report. Professional liability in psychiatric practice and requisite standard of care. Competencies in civil law. Personal injury litigation and forensic psychiatric assessment. Disability. The workplace. Competency to stand trial and the insanity defense. Forensic assessment of sex offenders. Correctional psychiatry. Forensic psychiatry and law enforcement. Malingering. Children and adolescents. Personal violence. Understanding risk assessment instruments. Forensic psychiatry and the internet. Psychological testing in forensic psychiatry. Appendix: glossary of legal terms. Answer Guide.