December 2025

PSYCHIATRY

FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY: CLINICAL INSIGHT FOR THE COURTROOM

Featuring: Chandrika Shankar, MD

Episode Summary

In this episode of Better Edge, Chandrika Shankar, MD, explores the dynamic intersection of mental health and law. Learn how forensic psychiatrists assess competency, navigate ethical dilemmas and balance risk assessment tools with clinical judgment. Dr. Shankar also shares insights on telepsychiatry, AI-assisted evaluations and the core skills needed to succeed in this evolving field.​

Clinical impact: This conversation provides practical tools for managing diagnostic complexity and reinforces the importance of integrated, patient-centered care in high-acuity psychiatric cases.
Chandrika Shankar, MD, Associate Professor of Forensic Psychiatry and General Psychiatry at Northwestern Medicine

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