The Psychiatrists' Program

The Psychiatrists' Program specializes in professional liability insurance coverage for psychiatrists and mental health professionals.

Unlike most professional liability insurance programs, we have only one focus: psychiatry. We tailor our policy and services to meet your needs. Our staff of psychiatric professional liability specialists provides personal service and expertise... you will not have to explain psychiatric terminology to us.

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The Psychiatrists' Program
1515 Wilson Blvd, Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22209-2404
(800) 245-3333
TheProgram@prms.com

Forensic Pop Quiz

How familiar are you with forensic psychiatric liability? Take The Program's Forensic Pop Quiz to learn about the liability risks involved with practicing forensic psychiatry. When you have completed the quiz, please click Submit to grade your quiz, and a new window will appear with correct answers and explanations.

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1. There are no problems with a psychiatrist accepting a contingency fee payment arrangement for forensic services.
2. Psychiatrists can be held liable even in the absence of a treatment relationship.
3. Psychiatrists should think twice before agreeing to provide both treatment and forensic services to the same patient.
4. Psychiatrists cannot be sued for testimony given in the courtroom.
5. The company that retains a psychiatrist for the evaluation of its employee has a duty to protect the physician if the employee files a lawsuit against the physician.

To learn more about The Program's features and benefits, including coverage for forensic services, please view our Individual Coverage and Group Coverage pages for more information.