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Outcome=Aims=GoalsOutcome=Aims=Goals
•Why this lecture?
•What is forensic psychiatry?
•Role of forensic psychiatrist?
•Grounds for detention
•Role of GPs?
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Why this lecture?Why this lecture?
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What is Forensic Psychiatry What is Forensic Psychiatry
•A broad field of practice that deals with
mentally disordered people
•Fields of forensic psychiatry:
1.Assessment
2.Treatment
3.Prevention
4.Rehabilitation
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Role of Forensic PsychiatristRole of Forensic Psychiatrist
Assessment Treatment
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AssessmentAssessment
Which cases?
Charges of murder, sexual offences
Bizarre and suicidal behaviours
Previous history of psychiatric problem
Appeals
Victims
Witnesses
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AssessmentAssessment
Assessment of What?
•Mental disorder??
•Fitness to plead?
•Motive for the crime?
•Prognosis?
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Fitness to PleadFitness to Plead
Ability to:
1.Understand the nature of the charge
2.Distinguish plea of guilt from not guilt
3.Instruct solicitor
4.Follow court proceedings
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Ground for DetentionGround for Detention
•For their safety
•For the safety of the community
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Your RoleYour Role
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Key LessonKey Lesson
Do Not Forget To Take Do Not Forget To Take
ConsentConsent