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Seymour L Halleck - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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perils of being a plaintiff impressions of a Forensic Psychiatrist
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 1997Co-Authors: Seymour L HalleckAbstract:The stresses of litigation for defendants are obvious. Less attention generally is given to the problems experienced by plaintiffs. Some examples are presented of plaintiffs in personal injury cases who experienced adverse reactions to the process of litigation. These experiences are not uncommon, and often the patient's condition is worse even after a case is settled. Explanations for this phenomenon and possible means of attenuating it are presented.
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perils of being a plaintiff impressions of a Forensic Psychiatrist chronic pain secondary pain and somatization
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 1997Co-Authors: Seymour L HalleckAbstract:The stresses of litigation for defendants are obvious. Less attention generally is given to the problems experienced by plaintiffs. Some examples are presented of plaintiffs in personal injury cases who experienced adverse reactions to the process of litigation. These experiences are not uncommon, and often the patient's condition is worse even after a case is settled. Explanations for this phenomenon and possible means of attenuating it are presented.
Erik Bulten - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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european psychiatric association epa guidance on Forensic psychiatry evidence based assessment and treatment of mentally disordered offenders
European Psychiatry, 2018Co-Authors: Birgit Vollm, Martin Clarke, Vicenc Tort Herrando, Allan Seppanen, Pawel Gosek, Janusz Heitzman, Erik BultenAbstract:Forensic psychiatry in Europe is a specialty primarily concerned with individuals who have either offended or present a risk of doing so, and who also suffer from a psychiatric condition. These mentally disordered offenders (MDOs) are often cared for in secure psychiatric environments or prisons. In this guidance paper we first present on overview of the field of Forensic psychiatry from a European perspective. We then present a review of the literature summarising the evidence on the assessment and treatment of MDOs under the following headings: The role of the Forensic Psychiatrist as an expert witness, risk assessment, treatment settings for MDOs, and effectiveness of psychological and pharmacological interventions. We undertook a rapid review of the literature with search terms related to: Forensic psychiatry, review articles, randomised controlled trials and best practice. We searched the Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, and Cochrane library databases from 2000 onwards for adult groups only. We scrutinised publications for additional relevant literature, and searched the websites of relevant professional organisations for policies, statements or guidance of interest. We present the findings of the scientific literature as well as recommendations for best practice drawing additionally from the guidance documents identified. We found that the evidence base for Forensic-psychiatric practice is weak though there is some evidence to suggest that psychiatric care produces better outcomes than criminal justice detention only. Practitioners need to follow general psychiatric guidance as well as that for offenders, adapted for the complex needs of this patient group, paying particular attention to long-term detention and ethical issues.
Birgit Vollm - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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european psychiatric association epa guidance on Forensic psychiatry evidence based assessment and treatment of mentally disordered offenders
European Psychiatry, 2018Co-Authors: Birgit Vollm, Martin Clarke, Vicenc Tort Herrando, Allan Seppanen, Pawel Gosek, Janusz Heitzman, Erik BultenAbstract:Forensic psychiatry in Europe is a specialty primarily concerned with individuals who have either offended or present a risk of doing so, and who also suffer from a psychiatric condition. These mentally disordered offenders (MDOs) are often cared for in secure psychiatric environments or prisons. In this guidance paper we first present on overview of the field of Forensic psychiatry from a European perspective. We then present a review of the literature summarising the evidence on the assessment and treatment of MDOs under the following headings: The role of the Forensic Psychiatrist as an expert witness, risk assessment, treatment settings for MDOs, and effectiveness of psychological and pharmacological interventions. We undertook a rapid review of the literature with search terms related to: Forensic psychiatry, review articles, randomised controlled trials and best practice. We searched the Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, and Cochrane library databases from 2000 onwards for adult groups only. We scrutinised publications for additional relevant literature, and searched the websites of relevant professional organisations for policies, statements or guidance of interest. We present the findings of the scientific literature as well as recommendations for best practice drawing additionally from the guidance documents identified. We found that the evidence base for Forensic-psychiatric practice is weak though there is some evidence to suggest that psychiatric care produces better outcomes than criminal justice detention only. Practitioners need to follow general psychiatric guidance as well as that for offenders, adapted for the complex needs of this patient group, paying particular attention to long-term detention and ethical issues.
Robert L. Sadoff - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The Practice of Forensic Psychiatry: Perils, Problems, and Pitfalls
2016Co-Authors: Robert L. SadoffAbstract:The practice of Forensic psychiatry can be exciting, rewarding, and fulfilling; however, there are also a number of pitfalls that the practitioner may encounter. Scheduling conflicts may pose significant problems for the busy practitioner, especially one who has an active treatment practice. Differences of opinion be-tween and among Forensic Psychiatrists can be difficult for some Psychiatrists. Collecting fees poses a problem for some, especially in criminal cases or in prolonged civil matters. Selecting the proper cases and rejecting others is often an arduous task fraught with some peril. Preparation of reports may prove problem-atic when excessive demands are made upon the Forensic Psychiatrist. There are a number of cases that must be observed with caution and may prove to be a "no win " situation for the private Forensic Psychiatrist. Peer review and mentoring are two methods of helping the young Forensic Psychiatrist deal with some of the problems and, hopefully, avoid many of the pitfalls. Many years ago, I wrote of some of the difficulties for the Psychiatrist working a
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Practical Ethical Problems of the Forensic Psychiatrist in Dealing with Attorneys
2016Co-Authors: Robert L. SadoffAbstract:Alan A. Stone, MD has delineated clearly the areas of ethical conflict for the Forensic Psychiatrist. He focuses primarily on issues of criminal law and psychia-try and the Forensic Psychiatrist as double agent. However, he also alludes to the four issues concerning ethical boundaries of Forensic psychiatry. His first concern is whether psychiatry has anything true to say that the courts should listen to. His next three concerns relate to the role of the Forensic Psychiatrist in either twisting the rules of justice and fairness to help the patient or the opposite risk that the patient will be deceived by the Forensic Psychiatrist in order to serve justice and fairness. Finally, he is concerned that the Forensic Psychiatrist will prostitute the profession of psychiatry as he or she enters the adversarial system and is as-saulted by it. I agree with Stone that these are appropriate concerns and potential risks faced by the Forensic Psychiatrist. I am grateful to Professor Stone (as should all foren-sic Psychiatrists be grateful) for his scholarly approach to our dilemmas and for alerting us to the potential hazards of our sub speciality. This article will focus o
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The practice of Forensic psychiatry: perils, problems, and pitfalls
The journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, 1998Co-Authors: Robert L. SadoffAbstract:The practice of Forensic psychiatry can be exciting, rewarding, and fulfilling; however, there are also a number of pitfalls that the practitioner may encounter. Scheduling conflicts may pose significant problems for the busy practitioner, especially one who has an active treatment practice. Differences of opinion between and among Forensic Psychiatrists can be difficult for some Psychiatrists. Collecting fees poses a problem for some, especially in criminal cases or in prolonged civil matters. Selecting the proper cases and rejecting others is often an arduous task fraught with some peril. Preparation of reports may prove problematic when excessive demands are made upon the Forensic Psychiatrist. There are a number of cases that must be observed with caution and may prove to be a "no win" situation for the private Forensic Psychiatrist. Peer review and mentoring are two methods of helping the young Forensic Psychiatrist deal with some of the problems and, hopefully, avoid many of the pitfalls.
S. N. Verdun-jones - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Forensic psychiatry, ethics and protective sentencing: what are the limits of psychiatric participation in the criminal justice process?
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2000Co-Authors: S. N. Verdun-jonesAbstract:As clinicians, Psychiatrists are unequivocally dedicated to relieving the suffering of those who are afflicted with mental disorders. However, the public and those individuals, who are assessed, find it difficult to draw a distinction between Forensic Psychiatrists acting in a clinical role and the very same professionals acting in an evaluative role, on behalf of the state. This paper examines the ethical issues raised by psychiatric involvement in the sentencing process. It rejects the view that a Forensic Psychiatrist, who undertakes an evaluation for the state, is to be considered as an advocate of justice who is not bound by conventional ethical duties to the individual whom he or she assesses. It contends that the Forensic Psychiatrist has an important role to play in presenting evidence that may result in the mitigation of the sentence that may be imposed on a person who is mentally disordered. The paper will focus on these issues in the particular context of the situation in England and Wales, Canada and the United States.