RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Role of Forensic Psychiatry in Legislative Advocacy JF Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online JO J Am Acad Psychiatry Law FD American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law SP 155 OP 157 DO 10.29158/JAAPL.003742-18 VO 46 IS 2 A1 Gulrajani, Chinmoy A1 Realmuto, George M. YR 2018 UL http://jaapl.org/content/46/2/155.abstract AB Dr. Piel presents a model curriculum for elective legislative advocacy training of general psychiatry residents at the University of Washington. In this commentary, we discuss the role of the physician as a leader in legislative advocacy and emphasize the need for training in this neglected arena. We highlight the common ground between legislative advocacy and forensic psychiatry and make a case for increased involvement of forensic psychiatrists.