Sexual Offender: “Sexual offender” refers to an individual charged or convicted of a sexual crime.  Individuals who commit sex offenses are a heterogenous group with various types of offenses and no single profile. This term also does not convey any  information about an offender's clinical characteristics.  Read more

Mental disability has different meanings in different contexts: in medical contexts the issue most often pertains to employment. Since these differences in meaning can be subtle, physicians should limit themselves to discussing mental impairments, and leave it to the relevant agency, court, or employer to determine whether those impairments constitute a disability under the applicable rule. Read more

During pregnancy, multiple unique issues relevant to psychiatry and the law may arise. Scenario #1: A physician is worried about risk of malpractice liability should they prescribe a psychiatric medication to a pregnant woman, so they avoid treating her. Read more

A document issued by a judge, grand jury, government/law enforcement agency or an officer of the court requesting or mandating: Testimony (subpoena ad testificandum) and/or Production of documents (subpoena duces tecum) in a civil or criminal matter. Read more

988 (via Text, Telephone or Chat): A 24-Hour Crisis Line that allows for screening, assessment, preliminary counseling, and resources for referrals for mental health or substance use services and suicide prevention pathways Read more

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Malingering is the intentional production of false or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological symptoms, motivated by external incentives such as avoiding military duty, avoiding work, obtaining financial compensation, evading criminal prosecution, or obtaining drugs. Read more

Correctional psychiatry refers to the delivery of psychiatric care within correctional settings, such as jails, prisons, and may include community settings (including working with patients on probation or parole). There is a high need for quality, timely, and competent care for patients in these settings. Read more