Abstract
Forensic psychiatry has been established as a subspecialty of psychiatry in the past two decades. The initiation of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law as the outstanding organization of forensic psychiatrists in the country, the founding of the American Board of Forensic Psychiatry in the late 1970s, and finally, the development of specialized training programs and fellowships in forensic psychiatry, all attest to the growth and presence of the subspecialty. In many ways, forensic psychiatrists serve as the spokespersons for psychiatry, as they attain exposure, both in court and in the media, commenting on principles of psychiatry and mental health. The changes in mental health legislation and the increase in psychiatric malpractice claims have also served to enhance the subspecialty of forensic psychiatry.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
