The inaugural edition of The American Psychiatric Association
Publishing Textbook of Forensic Psychiatry was the first of its
kind, and subsequent editions have raised the bar, earning it a
spot as a leading text in this fascinating subspecialty of
psychiatry. This new, third edition is the product of a painstaking
and exhaustive revision process that resulted in a significantly
expanded and restructured work. This edition is a thorough review
of the field yet is flexible enough to be useful to a diverse
audience. Because the topics in and structure of this edition were
informed by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology's
Content Outline for the Certification Examination in Forensic
Psychiatry, it can be used as a core text during forensic
psychiatry fellowship training or as a review text to prepare for
the certification or maintenance of certification exam. An
excellent resource on legal issues in clinical practice, the book
will also be an invaluable reference for general psychiatrists, who
frequently encounter complicated forensic issues, such as informed
consent, confidentiality, and the physician-patient relationship.
The editors, two of the foremost experts in forensic psychiatry,
faced the challenge of creating a text that accurately and fully
reflects the latest advances in both the law and psychiatry, while
enhancing learning. This comprehensive, yet accessible volume does
just that. Every chapter has been revised, and 10 new chapters
address topics of critical importance-presented in a structure that
facilitates study: * The book highlights the American Academy of
Psychiatry and the Law's Landmark Cases in Forensic Psychiatry,
listing the cases at the beginning of each chapter and highlighting
them within the text. This helps readers master the key points in
all topic areas, while fostering understanding of the impact of the
evolution of legal principles in statutory and case law in forensic
psychiatry. * A new section on criminal justice includes chapters
that address evaluations of competencies in the criminal justice
system, assessment of criminal responsibility, and the role of
psychiatry in death penalty cases.* An entire section is devoted to
forensic psychiatric issues involving children and adolescents,
including general principles of evaluation of juveniles,
evaluations of juveniles in civil law, and evaluations of juveniles
in the criminal justice system* New and revised chapters address
the impact of technology on forensic psychiatry, including
neuroimaging, the Internet, and telepsychiatry* The book thoroughly
addresses forensic assessments of all kinds, and introduces two new
and critical chapters on risk assessment of suicide and violence*
Finally, an index of Landmark Cases and an extensive subject index
provide the foundational knowledge and navigational tools to
identify relevant cases and topics quickly and easily. The American
Psychiatric Association Publishing Textbook of Forensic Psychiatry
takes the reader from fundamental concepts to cutting-edge
research. Practicing general and forensic psychiatrists, psychiatry
residents, and those enrolled in forensic fellowship programs will
come to depend on both its accessibility and its rigor.
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