Overview

The third edition of this award-winning textbook has been revised and thoroughly updated. Building on the success of the previous editions, it continues to address the history and practice of forensic psychiatry, legal regulation of the practice of psychiatry, forensic evaluation and treatment, psychiatry in relation to civil law, criminal law and family law, as well as correctional forensic psychiatry. New chapters address changes in the assessment and treatment of aggression and violence as well as psychological and neuroimaging assessments.

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Author:   Charles Scott ,  Charles Scott
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 6.10cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   3.200kg
ISBN:  

9781482262285

ISBN 10:   1482262282
Pages:   1098
Publication Date:   15 December 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"A Conceptual Framework for Forensic Psychiatry. Defining Forensic Psychiatry: Roles and Responsibilities. History of Forensic Psychiatry. Forensic Psychiatric Report Writing. Guidelines for Courtroom Testimony. Practical Issues in Forensic Psychiatric Practice. Education and Training in Forensic Psychiatry. Ethical Guidelines. Liability of the Forensic Psychiatrist. the Death Penalty. Competence Assessments. Psychological Autopsy. Informed Consent and Competency. Hospitalization: Voluntary and Involuntary. Assisted Outpatient Treatment and ""Outpatient Commitment."" the Right to Treatment. Treatment Refusal in Psychiatric Practice. Confidentiality and Testimonial Privilege. the Duty to Protect. Treatment Boundary Violations and Sexual Misconduct in the Therapist-Patient Relationship. the Law and Physician Mental Illness and Substance Use."

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