Psychiatry and the Law Basic Principles
This book is specifically designed for new psychiatrists and all other medical professionals who lack the legal training necessary to confront ethical issues in the face of the judicial system. Written by experts in the field, each chapter begins wi
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Psychiatry and the Law
Tobias Wasser Editor
Psychiatry and the Law Basic Principles
Editor Tobias Wasser Yale University School of Medicine New Haven, CT USA
ISBN 978-3-319-63147-9 ISBN 978-3-319-63148-6 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-63148-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017958739 © Springer International Publishing AG 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher re-mains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
The practice of psychiatry is one of the most heavily legally regulated of all medical specialties. Understanding how psychiatry and the law interface provides a foundation upon which to build one’s skills and habits through training and beyond. This book can be used to guide or supplement education on the legal regulation of psychiatry, the use of psychiatry to answer legal questions, and the treatment of criminally involved individuals. It is designed to introduce students, trainees, and practicing mental health professionals to core concepts at the intersection of psychiatry and the law, with each chapter focusing on a topic relevant to clinical practice. Authors of each chapter are emerging experts in the field who all completed their forensic training in the Law and Psychiatry Division of the Department of Psychiatry at the Yale University School of Medicine, a nationally recognized training institution for forensic psychiatry and psychology. The authors are well versed in their chapter’s particular subject matter, making them ideally suited to identify the most relevant, high-yield topics for students, trainees, and others looking for a brief primer on the topic. New Haven, CT, USA
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