New Directions for Cultural Formulations in Forensic Psychiatry.
J Am Acad Psychiatry Law
; 51(2): 272-280, 2023 06.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37142445
ABSTRACT
Forensic psychiatrists have called for greater attention to cultural and racial topics in assessing examinees. While suggestions for new methods are welcome, they can ignore the extent of scientific progress if existing assessments are not accurately appraised. This article analyzes the arguments of two recent publications in The Journal that mischaracterize the cultural formulation approach. Contrary to the idea that forensic psychiatrists have received little guidance on assessing an examinee's racial identity, the article shows that forensic psychiatrists have contributed to scholarship on assessing racial identifications through cultural formulations that elicit how minoritized ethnoracial examinees interpret their illness experiences and legal involvements. The article also seeks to dispel misunderstandings about the Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI), which clinicians have used to complete person-centered cultural assessments, including in forensic settings. Conducting research, practice, and educational activities on the cultural formulation can be ways for forensic psychiatrists to combat systemic racism.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Psychiatry
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Forensic Psychiatry
Type of study:
Guideline
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Am Acad Psychiatry Law
Journal subject:
JURISPRUDENCIA
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PSIQUIATRIA
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article