Once people find out that I am a forensic psychiatrist, they often ask me to name my most interesting or exciting case.  That’s a tough call, because my work has included a number of fascinating cases and projects, and intense time pressure can be part of the job.  For example, I receive urgent requests for consultations concerning violence risk assessment, such as when an employee with a history of threats or actual violence is to be disciplined or terminated.  In those cases, I’m…