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Title
How can forensic psychiatry contribute to legal and ethical controversies in society? What everybody should know about forensic psychiatry
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Abstract
This chapter considers important topics in forensic psychiatry. First, several definition of forensic psychiatry are given and seven specialistic forensic skills are considered. Next, the relationship between various psychiatric disorders and violence is explained. Legal issues in the field of forensic psychiatry are explained. The importance of risk assessment and risk management is highlighted. Some major issues about correctional psychiatry and forensic psychiatric treatment are explained. Finally, some key figures about European forensic psychiatry, ethical issues, and future directions are addressed.
Language
English
Source (book)
Mental health research and practice From evidence to experience / Fiorillo, Andrea [edit.]; et al. [edit.]
Publication
Cambridge University Press , 2024
ISBN
978-1-009-06728-7
DOI
10.1017/9781009067287.008
Volume/pages
p. 104-121
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Creation 12.02.2024
Last edited 13.02.2024
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