Posts by Ben M.D.

Topic Selection and Approval Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a significant challenge healthcare providers face globally. These infections are acquired while receiving healthcare services, leading to prolonged hospitalization, increased healthcare costs,…

Preparation Forensic psychologists are expected to be competent and understand the procedures required in presenting testimony in the courtroom. Horton and Soper (2019) explain that forensic psychologists should employ various…

Response to Allevato (Discussion Replies) Your post on civil commitment in Connecticut is informative and engaging. I want to highlight the risks of civil commitment legislation to the legal process.…

Civil commitment refers to the court-ordered treatment of disabled or mentally ill individuals. It focuses on ameliorating the mental condition symptoms that increase an individual's risk of harming themselves or…

 Ethical Implications or Ramifications (Role of Ethics) Forensic psychologists are expected to uphold higher standards of ethics when conducting criminal investigations. While acting as an assistant psychologist in preparing a…