Emotional Damages: Practical Insights into Forensic Psychiatry for Litigating Attorneys

Behind Bars: An Expert’s Perspective on the Realities of Providing Psychiatric Care in Jails

Episode Summary

In this episode of Emotional Damages: Practical Insights into Forensic Psychiatry for Litigating Attorneys, Dr. Ambarin Faizi speaks with Dr. Charles Saldanha, fpamed Co-Medical Director and a seasoned forensic psychiatrist, about the unique challenges and rewards of delivering psychiatric care within the correctional system.

Episode Notes

In this episode of Emotional Damages: Practical Insights into Forensic Psychiatry for Litigating Attorneys, Dr. Ambarin Faizi speaks with Dr. Charles Saldanha, fpamed Co-Medical Director and a seasoned forensic psychiatrist, about the unique challenges and rewards of delivering psychiatric care within the correctional system.

Key topics discussed:

• The complexities of providing care in jails, from addressing acute mental health needs to ensuring continuity of care.
• The interplay between healthcare teams and custody staff in promoting safety and therapeutic outcomes.
• The evolving standards of care for incarcerated individuals, shaped by landmark legal cases and consent decrees.