FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY

Features Includes numerous color photographs help illustrate the basic sciences to provide a thorough understanding Combines basic sciences with clinical, legal, and ethical considerations Provides a range of expert contributions from key opinion leaders Summary This book covers the basic science and neurobiology of violence and integrates this with clinical, legal, and ethical aspects of forensic psychiatry. Unique text which integrates the basic sciences, clinical, legal, and ethical aspects Highly illustrated. Numerous color images in the basic sciences section further explain the text Succinct yet comprehensive coverage for instant access to the information The book is designed for postgraduate trainees in psychiatry wishing to specialize in forensic psychiatry, specialists in forensic psychiatry, mental health, criminal lawyers, and forensic psychologists.