Psychiatry Scholars

The objective of this project is to explore the ethical issues of genetic-impacts on behavior. Examples of social-ethical-policy projects (student utilizes literature reviews, visits to clinics, attending case conferences, clinical care activities, etc.):

1. If genetically-influenced brain abnormalities contribute to the patients’ disorders, can patients be held responsible for their behaviors, and what are the appropriate legal sanctions for their criminal behavior? (Drs. Sakai, Coors, Crowley)
2. If these disorders have a life-long course, is short-term treatment appropriate and ethical? (Drs. Coors, Crowley, Sakai)
3. Are these risk-prone adolescents able to protect themselves properly when giving consent or assent to participate in research projects? (Drs. Coors, Crowley, Sakai,)