Sameer P. Sarkar

Who is Sameer P. Sarkar?

Sameer P. Sarkar is a consultant in psychiatry and forensic psychiatry, almost entirely in private practice. He trained in forensic psychiatry at the Maudsley Hospital, London and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. In addition, he studied Law at Harvard University and at Northumbria University. He teaches psychiatric ethics at two London medical schools. He sits on the Ethics committee of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and previously also sat on the College's Law committee.

Sarkar has published widely on psychiatric ethics in general and his special interest lies in the legal and ethical aspects of confidentiality. He has written in Journal of American Academy of Psychiatry & Law and in various journals of the Royal College. He has recently been appointed a member of the National DNA Database Ethics Group set up by the Home Office.