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Violence Risk Assessment Tools

August 5, 2019

Dealing with potentially violent patients is daunting, but we can play an effective role in assessing and reducing violence risk. This post from The Carlat Psychiatry Report links to some key resources.Risk Assessment Tools Classification of Violence Risk (COVR): available at www.parinc.com Historical, Clinical, Risk Management (HCR-20): available at www.parinc.com Psychopathy...

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Psychopharmacology in Jails: An Introduction

May 1, 2016

Joe Simpson, PhD, MD

Joe Simpson, PhD, MD. Supervising psychiatrist at the Los Angeles County DMH Jail Mental Health Services, CA Dr. Simpson has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

There is a high demand for psychiatric care in U.S. correctional facilities. At any given time, about 1% of the adult population is incarcerated, and many of them have a psychiatric disorder of some sort.

Fighting in the Trenches: A Practical Guide to Violence Risk Assessment and Management

March 1, 2013

Josh Sonkiss, MD

Josh Sonkiss, MD Chief Resident University of Utah Department of Psychiatry Dr. Sonkiss has disclosed that he has no relevant relationships or financial interests in any commercial company pertaining to this educational activity.

Dealing with potentially violent patients is daunting, but we can play an effective role in assessing and reducing violence risk. In this article I’ll discuss some practical techniques to help you accomplish this in everyday practice.

Seven Clinical Pearls for Suicide Risk Assessment

June 1, 2012

Timothy W. Lineberry, MD

Timothy W. Lineberry, MD Associate professor of psychiatry, Mayo Clinic Dr. Lineberry has disclosed that he has no relevant relationships or financial interests in any commercial company pertaining to this educational activity.

Assessing a patient’s risk of suicide is one of the most common, yet challenging, exercises for the psychiatrist.

A Primer on Ethics for Psychiatrists

March 1, 2010

Daniel Carlat, MD

Trying to fit everything you need to know about professional ethics in one article is a nearly impossible task. But somebody’s got to do it—or at least attempt it!