Tuviah Zabow

MBChB, FCPsych (SA), DPM (UCT), MRCPsych (UK); University of Cape Town, South Africa

Professor Tuviah Zabow is a clinical psychiatrist and teacher with particular interest in Psychiatry and the Law. He has developed an interest and expertise in mental health law and ethics and related matters which have gained him recognition internationally with the receipt of significant honours and awards. He has been called upon as consultant in the review of Mental Health legislation and serves on numerous committees. His activities on committees of the World Psychiatric Association and as vice-president of the World Association of Medical Law have related to ethical issues in mental health. His specific interests relate to issues of research ethics in vulnerable populations.

Competing Interests/Conflicts of Interest: None to declare in the past year.