Course Description
Modern forensic psychiatrists practice in a system which has gender and cultural biases. Though we are only one small piece of the criminal justice system, learning about cultural and gender issues is critical so that we properly engage and fulfil our mission of striving toward objectivity. Paternalism or chivalry are not the answer when faced with gender issues, as presuming color-blindness is not the answer when faced with cultural issues. Rather we need to examine our own biases, and educate ourselves. There are many opportunities for teaching and public health in our field, each of which can help address these issues on a larger scale as well.
Speakers
Susan Hatters Friedman, MD
Accreditation Statement
The American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, the learner will be able to: describe the importance of the consideration of gender and culture in forensic psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and testimony.
At the end of this session, the learner will be able to: describe the importance of the consideration of gender and culture in forensic psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and testimony.
Disclosure
All meeting planners, Program and Education Committee Members, in control of content for the meeting have signed disclosures indicating that they have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies.
Dr. Hatters Friedman has also signed a disclosure indicating that they have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies.
