Wayne State University School of Medicine

Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurosciences

Chairman's Grand Rounds

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024

Time: 1-2pm

Venue: Margherio Family Conference Center

Speaker:

Hayley Getzen, MD

Psychiatry Clerkship Director

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences

Wayne State University School of Medicine

No Commercial Relationship

Topic: "On the Stand: Mastering Testimony in Civil Commitment Proceedings"

Objectvies:

1.  Explore the historical origins of civil commitment.

2.  Assess the legal framework relevant to civil commitment.

3.  Describe applicable statutes in Michigan regarding mental illness, dangerousness, and persons requiring treatment.

4.  Discuss appropriate preparation for providing effective testimony in civil commitment hearings.

5.  Apply testimony knowledge to clinical practice.