Interview with Abraham Halpern, M.D.

Former President of the American Academy of Psychiatry & The Law, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at New York Medical College, Prominent psychiatrist and expert in forensic and ethical issues, Past president of the International Academy of Law and Mental Health.

Dr. Halpern is interviewed by Michael Blumenfield, M.D. on three controversial topics:

1. Does a psychiatrist have any role to play in the care of a convicted prisoner who is scheduled to be executed?

2.Are there any circumstances in which a psychiatrist should participate in the interrogation of a prisoner or in the assistance of military  or civilian authorities who have this task?

3. Should smoked marijuana be legalized  for medical care of patients?