Forensic Psychiatry Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
MSE MSE
Mental Status Examination, a structured assessment of a patient's current psychological and cognitive functioning.
voir dire
Pretrial examination of potential expert witnesses to determine their qualifications and admissibility.
volitional impairment
Diminished ability to control one's behavior despite understanding that it is wrong or inappropriate.
VRAG-R
Actuarial tool for assessing long-term violent recidivism risk in male offenders.
waiver of confidentiality
Legal document allowing disclosure of psychiatric information for forensic purposes, requiring careful documentation.