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The Chief Research Officer, has determined that UTMB research should be prioritized into six health communities. This researcher has received the following badge(s):
Research interests
Dr. Zhong's research and scholarship focuses on the intersection of psychiatry, law, and ethics, with particular emphasis on decision-making capacity and competence. He has written, taught, and presented on issues concerning medical ethics and mental health ethics, including informed consent, physician aid in dying, guardianship, and remorse.
Education/Academic qualification
MD, Yale University School of Medicine - New Haven, CT
… → 2013
Research Strategic Pillar Keywords
- Brain Health
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Active
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Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Program
Zhong, R. (PI)
Texas Higher Education Coord Board ( Award #00749)
6/12/24 → 5/31/26
Project: Research project
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Artificial intelligence chatbots as sources for patient education material on child abuse
Nguyen, L., Tran, V., Li, J., Baughn, D., Shotwell, J., Gushanas, K., Hasan, S., Falls, L. & Zhong, R., Jul 2025, In: Child Protection and Practice. 5, 100167.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Epidemiology of psychiatric disorders in Texas prisons from 2016 to 2023
Zhong, R., Serna, M., Farroni, J., Digbeu, B., Baillargeon, G., Pulvino, J., Penn, J., Murray, O. & Baillargeon, J., Oct 14 2025, In: Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences. 34, e51.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychiatry
Zhong, R., Baughn, D., Oorjitham, N. & Kudrath, F., Jan 1 2025, Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences. Elsevier, p. V6:499-V6:508Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Reply to Munetz
Zhong, R. & Wasser, T., Feb 1 2025, In: Psychiatric Services. 76, 2, p. 214-215 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Reversible Lithium-induced Bradycardia in a Patient With Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Dzeda, K., Liu, Y. & Zhong, R., 2025, In: Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. 66, 1, p. 106-107 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review