NCJ Number
102537
Journal
Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 31 Issue: 2 Dated: (April 1986) Pages: 596-302
Date Published
1986
Length
7 pages
Annotation
A survey was made of American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) forensic psychiatrists to evaluate whether there is concern among them about potential ethical problems in criminal justice work.
Abstract
Of the respondents, 93.8 percent had encountered such problems. The main concerns indicated were about those psychiatrists who become a 'hired gun,' become an advocate, do not give an honest opinion, or have problems with confidentiality. The need for ethical guidelines and further debate about ethical issues is presented. (Author abstract)