Course Description
At AAPL’s 1982 annual meeting, Dr. Stone gave his presidential keynote entitled, “The Ethics of Forensic Psychiatry: A View from the Ivory Tower.” This speech criticized forensic psychiatry’s ethical standards, and argued that psychiatrists did not have a place in court. Dr. Stone’s early skepticism caused many to react and provide legitimacy to forensic practice. This panel will honor Dr. Stone’s memory and contributions to psychiatry beginning with Dr. Brendel’s recounting of her collaborations with Dr. Stone since her time as a law student. Panelists will focus on how his provocative work in the 1980s shaped developments in the ethical frameworkfor forensic psychiatry, beginning with Dr. Appelbaum’s 1997 theory of ethics, followed by Dr. Griffith’s cultural formulation, then more recent explorations of compassion and spirituality by Dr. Norko. The panel will recognizeDr. Stone’s incremental shift in response to Candilis and Martinez’s views on professionalism, and build insubstantial time for audience participation and commentary. The audience and panelists will work together not only to acknowledge Dr. Stone’s contributions and his place in the history of psychiatry at large, but also consider whether forensic psychiatry has taken further strides in addressing racial and social influences on forensic practice.
Speakers
Ariana Nesbit, MD
Rebecca Brendel, MD
Richard Martinez, MD
Paul Appelbaum, MD
Michael Norko, 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 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Learning Objectives
Describe Dr. Stone’s contributions to and criticism of the field of forensic psychiatry; explore the developments in the ethical framework of forensic psychiatry over the past 40 years; and, consider current dilemmas in forensic psychiatric ethics.
Disclosures
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.
All presenters (Ariana Nesbit, MD, Rebecca Brendel, MD,Richard Martinez, MD, Paul Appelbaum, MD, Michael Norko, MD) have also signed disclosures indicating that they have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies.
