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This workshop will provide a practical map through the marshy minefield of uncertainty in risk assessment for violence in psychiatric patients. Dr. Resnick will discuss dangerousness in persons with schizophrenia, mania, depression, and personality disorders, devoting special attention to which delusions and hallucinations are more likely to lead to violence. Dr. Resnick will also cover clinician duty to potential victims, the elucidation of violent threats, stalking, and the potential for murder-suicide.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Identify the relative risk of violence in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse.
2. Specify four components of dangerousness.
3. Indicate three factors that increase the likelihood that violent command hallucinations will be obeyed.
4. Identify common patterns of homicide/suicide.
5. Apply updated skills in balancing confidentiality against community safety.
Phillip J. Resnick, MD, is a Professor of Psychiatry and Director, Division of Forensic Psychiatry at Case School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He served as a consultant in many high profile cases, including those of Jeffrey Dahmer, Susan Smith, Timothy McVeigh, Andrea Yates, Scott Peterson, Casey Anthony, Theodore Kaczynski, and Brian Mitchell, the kidnapper of Elizabeth Smart. Dr. Resnick is a past president of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law.
What attendees wrote about Dr. Resnick's presentation of
"Risk Assessment for Violence" in April of 2013:
"Great presentation. There were a lot of take home points. Information was easy to digest and real life examples were helpful. He was funny too. Covered a lot of great topics in a short amount of time."
"Loved Dr. Resnick's presentation style. Appreciated the connection of dates and real life events. Great use of humor. Appreciated how he connected to the audience and was playful."
"Wonderful presenter- aged like wine."
"Resnick was perfect. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. He is able to deliver 8 hours of difficult information in a way that holds the attention of a full room."
Watch Dr. Resnick's lecture about the Andrea Yates case
