title: The psychiatrist in court.
abstract: Psychiatric evidence may be required on a variety of issues in different courts. Psychiatrists in court face ethical dilemmas, and psychiatric evidence can be misused. Good preparation for cross-examination and a proper understanding of the limits of professional expertise are needed.
mesh_terms: D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005555:Forensic Psychiatry; D006801:Humans; D007298:Insanity Defense; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006113:United Kingdom