The Psychiatrists Guide

Diagnosing Donald Trump

June 01, 2019 Rafael Coira, MD, JD and James Sherer, MD Episode 9
Diagnosing Donald Trump
The Psychiatrists Guide
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The Psychiatrists Guide
Diagnosing Donald Trump
Jun 01, 2019 Episode 9
Rafael Coira, MD, JD and James Sherer, MD

On this episode we discuss the origins Goldwater Rule, which stops psychiatrists from diagnosing public figures, and how it applies in the era of Donald Trump. Should psychiatrists warn the public about someone they think is dangerous?

Please read Dr. Stone's Article:  https://www.lawfareblog.com/psychiatrists-goldwater-rule-trump-era 

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On this episode we discuss the origins Goldwater Rule, which stops psychiatrists from diagnosing public figures, and how it applies in the era of Donald Trump. Should psychiatrists warn the public about someone they think is dangerous?

Please read Dr. Stone's Article:  https://www.lawfareblog.com/psychiatrists-goldwater-rule-trump-era