American Academy Of Psychiatry And The Law - Company Information

Forensic psychiatry is a medical subspecialty that includes research and clinical practice in the many areas in which psychiatry is applied to legal issues. while some forensic psychiatrists may specialize exclusively in legal issues, almost all psychiatrists may, at some point, have to work within one of the many areas in which the mental health and legal systems overlap. aapl welcomes both the forensic specialist and general psychiatrists who seek information and professional support in those domains in which psychiatry and the law share a common boundary. aapl provides significant support for education and research opportunities in the incredibly interesting field of forensic psychiatry. aapl promotes scientific and educational activities in forensic psychiatry by: - facilitating the exchange of ideas and practical clinical experiences through publications and national and regional meetings - sponsoring continuing education programs for both forensic and general psychiatrists and other mental health and legal professionals - developing ethical guidelines for forensic psychiatry - stimulating research in forensic psychiatry and providing a forum for the presentation of the results - developing guidelines for education and training in forensic psychiatry for both general psychiatry residents and post-residency fellows - providing information to the public through a speakers' bureau and published literature aapl has much to offer. join aapl today!

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