Collaboration
The Paradigm of Practice Approach between the Forensic Psychiatrist and the Forensic Psychologist
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15516779 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ernest Ayodele Gbadebo-Goyea (Meharry Medical College, corresponding author), Hilary Akpudo (Meharry Medical College), Cynthia D Jackson (Meharry Medical College), Tamer Wassef (Meharry Medical College), Narviar C Barker (Morehouse College), Rhonda Cunningham-Burley (Meharry Medical College), Shahid A Ali (Meharry Medical College), Shagufta Jabeen (0000-0002-3974-9305, Meharry Medical College), Rahn Kennedy Bailey (Meharry Medical College) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 3 |
| Pages | 89-89 |
| Publication date | 2012-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpsyt.2012.00089 |
| PMID | 23162478 |
| PMCID | PMC3498621 |
| OpenAlex | W2097843884 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 3 |
The importance and relevance of forensic practice to societal evolution has increased exponentially in recent years. As society evolves in its understanding of the complex relationships between mankind and society, we rely more and more on the services of forensic experts. This article elucidates the professions of forensic psychiatry and forensic psychology. We examine the two distinct professions from the spectrum of collaboration, integration of services, differences, and similarities. We also compare and contrast the educational background and training requirements for these two professions; and present illustrative scenarios and real life examples of the daily functions of both professionals. Lastly, we present demographic data for the areas of employment, numbers, and geographic distribution of the two professions. Forensic psychiatry is the interface between medicine and law, while forensic psychology is the interface between psychology and law. As such, these professions are mired with complexities and challenged by vulnerabilities. Professionals from both fields can serve as expert witnesses in court and therefore face similar challenges in their course of professional practice. Collaboration between these two professions has the potential to increase both the credibility and utility of forensic services to the courts, the individuals served, and the general public
Credibility · Criminology · Engineering ethics · Forensic psychiatry · Forensic psychology · Forensic science · Medical education · Political science · Psychiatry · Relevance (law · Engineering · Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints · Law · Medicine · Psychology · Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending · Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |