Schizophrenia, Cognitive Impairment and The Law: Touchpoints
By Dr Nicholas Kosky, Clinical Psychiatrist
Posted 22 September 2025
10 Minute Read
Tags:
- schizophrenia
- schizophrenia diagnosis
- law
- crime
- psychiatry
Expert Disciplines:
- Psychiatry
About The Author
Dr Nicholas Kosky
Clinical Psychiatrist
Dr Nicholas Kosky is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Management Consultant at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust. With expertise spanning neuropharmacology, psychopharmacology, and clinical psychiatry, he is a recognised authority on the assessment and treatment of complex mental illness, particularly where comorbidity and addiction intersect. Dr Kosky regularly advises on the medico-legal implications of psychiatric disorders and cognitive impairment.
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