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Forensic Psychiatry, Neuroscience, and the Law

Dr. Silva is in Private Practice, San Jose, CA. Address correspondence to: J. Arturo Silva, MD, P.O. Box 20928, San Jose, CA 95160. E-mail: silvapsych{at}earthlink.net

The rise of modern neuroscience is transforming psychiatry and other behavioral sciences. Neuroscientific progress also has had major impact in forensic neuropsychiatric practice, resulting in the increased use of neuroscientific technologies in cases of a psychiatric-legal nature. This article is focused on the impact of neuroscientific progress in forensic psychiatry in relation to criminal law. Also addressed are some emerging questions involving the practice of forensic neuropsychiatry. These questions will be reframed by providing alternative perspectives consistent with the objectives of forensic neuropsychiatric practice. The last part of the article is a discussion of potential developments that may facilitate the integration of neuroscientific knowledge in forensic neuropsychiatric practice.

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