Forensic Psychiatry

Army insists doctors at Madigan aren't told not to diagnose PTSD

9 Feb 2012

The Army’s top medical officer this week rejected assertions that commanders are discouraging doctors at Madigan Army Medical Center from diagnosing soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Surgeon general insists Army is not pressuring clinicians to avoid PTSD diagnoses

9 Feb 2012

Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho yesterday cast her investigation into a forensic psychiatry team at Madigan Army Medical Center as a push to ensure that the Army delivers a consistent diagnosis for post-traumatic stress disorder across the service.

Psych test sought after threat against Alberta premier

8 Feb 2012

The Crown wants psychiatric testing done on a city resident who allegedly threatened to harm Premier Alison Redford, to determine if he was legally insane at the time.