Clinical management in forensic psychiatry

Authors
Thomson, L
Citation
L. Thomson, Clinical management in forensic psychiatry, J FOREN PSY, 10(2), 1999, pp. 367-390
Citations number
169
Categorie Soggetti
Psychiatry
Journal title
JOURNAL OF FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY
ISSN journal
09585184 → ACNP
Volume
10
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
367 - 390
Database
ISI
SICI code
0958-5184(199909)10:2<367:CMIFP>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
This paper reviews the recent literature in forensic psychiatry on clinical management. It examines the association between mental disorder and crime/ violence, and considers specific conditions and problematic behaviours. Ris k assessment and management techniques are reviewed, including those system s designed to maximize care and minimize risk.