Forensic psychiatry is a subspeciality of psychiatry. ~ It encompasses the interface between law and psychiatry. ~ Some practitioners of forensic psychiatry have taken extra training in that specific area. ~ In the United States one year fellowships are offered in this field to psychiatrists who have completed their general psychiatry training. ~ In Britain one is required to complete a three-year subspeciality training in forensic psychiatry, after completing one's general psychiatry training, before one can be registered as a forensic psychiatrist. ~ In some countries general psychiatrists can practice forensic psychiatry as well. ~ However, some countries require a specific certification from the government to do this type of work (e.g. ~ Japan)Contents
* 1 Court work
o 1.1 Competency to stand trial (CST)
o 1.2 As an expert witness
o 1.3 Mental state opinion
* 2 Britain
* 3 Fictional depictions
* 4 See also
* 5 External links
