The American Psychiatric Association's Code of Ethics states that  members should not give a professional opinion about public figures they have not examined in person.

The inauguration of President Trump has put the so-called "Goldwater Rule" under unprecedented strain. So is a new framework needed to guide the relationship between mental health professionals and the media?

BBC Senior World Affairs Producer Stuart Hughes discusses the issues with psychiatrist Dr Frank Ochberg.

SHOULD PSYCHIATRISTS BREAK THE "GOLDWATER RULE"?

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