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Review
. 1986;14(3):203-19.

Perceptions of psychiatric testimony: a historical perspective on the hysterical invective

P J Resnick
  • PMID: 3533182
Review

Perceptions of psychiatric testimony: a historical perspective on the hysterical invective

P J Resnick. Bull Am Acad Psychiatry Law. 1986.

Abstract

This paper discusses the perceptions of psychiatric testimony by the public, lawyers, and psychiatrists. Five major criticisms are put into historical perspective: psychiatrists excuse sin; psychiatrists always disagree; psychiatrists give confusing, subjective, uninformed, jargon-ridden testimony; psychiatrists dictate the law; psychiatrists give conclusory opinions. Proposed solutions to these criticisms are analyzed.

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