forensic In Latin the word forensic means of the forum, which was the place where ancient Romans

held court. frenzik,-sik adjective 1. of, relating to, or denoting the application of In legal proceedings, both forensic psychiatrists and forensic psychologists are called upon as scientific methods and techniques to the

investigation of crime.
"forensic evidence" noun

expert witnesses to illuminate issues

1. involving mental health as far as the

scientific tests or techniques used in connection

law is concerned. with the detection of crime.

Both are brought in to advise and explain the complexities of psychology and psychiatry to the judge and jury in an easy to understand way.

Both forensic psychologists and psychiatrists take part in civil and

criminal proceedings, for either the defendants or the plaintiffs.

They can be called to act as a researcher, advisor, or expert witness. They both report on topics like: fabricated illness, mental capability, and future risk.

Forensic psychologists and psychiatrists have different focuses but complete harmonizing tasks; often the two specialties will work together.

In the next few pages, well breakdown these two fields separately. Well also dive into the type of education and training that is required for each.

Forensic psychiatrists evaluate

for the plaintiffs in civil matters and the defendants in criminal trials. In civil litigation, they must evaluate whether the plaintiff has a mental health disorder, and then assess how that disorder impaired them. noun psychiatry si-kahy-uh-tree

As an expert witness, they will

act more as a teacher for the jury or judge, explaining how psychiatrys processes and theories relate to the matters at hand. They can also be brought into a case to determine if a person is faking a mental illness.

1.
the practice or science of diagnosing and treating mental disorders. 2. Noun the branch of medicine concerned wit h the diagnosis and treatment of ment al disorders

psychology sahy-kol-uh-jee noun

Forensic Psychologists will also be brought in for their expertise in the field of psychology as pertaining to civil and criminal matters. The difference is that psychologists rely on

1.
the science of the mind or of mental states and processes. 3.

psychometric and neuropsychological testing; these tests will supply impartial data or evidence. Psychometric and neuropsychological testing is usually supplied to sustain the findings of the psychiatrists. If trained, psychologists can perform neurocognitive and personality evaluations in children, adolescents and adults, and relay their findings to the judge or jury.

the sum or characteristics of the

mental states and processes of a person or class of persons, or of the mental states and processes involved in a field of activity: the psychology of

a soldier; the psychology of politics.

To become a board certified forensic psychiatrist, one must complete the following: MD medical degree 3-year residency in the field of psychiatry 1-year fellowship in forensic psychiatry Take the forensic psychiatry test offered by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

To become a board certified forensic psychologist, one must complete the following: Doctorate 100 hours of formal education

1,000 hours of experience in addition to more education

American Board of Professional Psychology will issue the certification

The primary duty of both of these professions is to remain completely neutral and objective, so that all of their findings and evaluations are accurate.

The

finding

must

be

based

on

evidence and not skewed by the relationship between the one being evaluated and the psychiatrist or

psychologist.

All testimony and proof must be based solely on the information collected from interviews, documents. tests and medical

Both forensic psychologists and forensic psychiatrists complete tasks that relate to the mental health of a person in either civil or criminal proceedings.

Psychiatrists mainly deal with

emotional damages and mental competency.

Psychologists test and

analyze the psychological responses to sustain the findings in a legal manner.

Phone: 415-388-8040 Website: http://www.fpamed.com/

Fpamed supplies forensic psychiatric and

psychological testimony based on evidence to legal proceedings. They have a highly trained staff including five forensic

psychiatrists and two forensic

neuropsychologists to help provide crucial information to a jury or judge.

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Summary
Explore the differences and similarities to the professions and education requirements between forensic psychologists and forensic psychiatrists.