Publications

• Co-Author ISTANBUL PROTOCOL Rev. 2 Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE OF THE HIGH COMMISSIONER 2022
• HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT IS TORTURE? Medicine and Law, 32, (2013), pp 327-346

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

Additional Information

Dr. Roth's Forensic Psychiatric Expertise arises from six decades of education, training, knowledge, skill & experience; including clinical service to patients through 2021. He is uniquely qualified when fact patterns require opinions that encompass multiple psychiatric domains. Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with Certifications in Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry & Forensic Psychiatry Diplomate, American Board of Preventive Medicine with Certification in Addiction Medicine Program in Psychiatry & the Law, Harvard Medical School --- over 20 presentations Instructor Harvard Law School Trial Advocacy Workshop 2014-Present Former Instructor – Harvard Medical School Cornell University Alumnus Co-Author Istanbul Protocol Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE OF THE HIGH COMMISSIONER, 2022 HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT IS TORTURE?, Barry Roth, Medicine and Law, 32, (2013), pp 327-346 I have provided Forensic Psychiatric Expert reports, depositions, and trial testimony in very broad range of civil and criminal realms. I formulate pragmatic and forceful opinions, which arise from more than a half-century of knowledge, education, training, skill, and experience --- with mastery validated by five active Certifications in two ABMS Specialty Boards. Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry (1983, Lifetime) Addiction Psychiatry (1993, 2003, 2013, 2024 - 2034) Geriatric Psychiatry (1994, 2004, 2014, 2024 - 2034) Forensic Psychiatry (1999, 2009, 2019 – 2029) Diplomate, American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine (2020 – 2029). My main Psychiatric Forensic Expert assignments have reflected these strengths and my ability to work and opine upon complex combinations of interacting issues and elements, Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Standards of Care Contested Wills, Testamentary Capacity, Undue Influence, Competence Addictions, Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Substance Abuse Independent Medical Exam (I.M.E.) Disability, Fitness for Duty, Impaired Professionals After about a decade of Pro Bono Evaluations of Torture Survivors applying for Refugee Asylum, I achieved my Forensic Psychiatry Board Certification in 1999. I have published and presented my findings nationally and globally, which underpin an exceptional sophistication when I consult regarding, Trauma, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Immigration & Asylum Torture.