Forensic Psychiatry

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Forensic Psychiatry

• Dr. Abdulmonem Al-Hayani
• MBChB, DipFMS(Lon), PhD(Aber)

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WHO DID IT?

• A 26 years old male teacher accused of smothering
  his wife while she was asleep. He denied all the
  charges and he said to the prosecutors that he
  did not do it. After comprehensive forensic
  investigation the police found No evidence of the
  presence of a stranger at the time of the murder.
  
• What questions you would like to ask more?
• How can you explain what happened?

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OutcomeAimsGoals

• Why this lecture?
• What is forensic psychiatry?
• Role of forensic psychiatrist?
• Grounds for detention
• Role of GPs?

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Why this lecture?
As a GP, You need to Refer Psychiatric cases
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What is Forensic Psychiatry

• A broad field of practice that deals with
  mentally disordered people
• Fields of forensic psychiatry
• Assessment
• Treatment
• Prevention
• Rehabilitation

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Role of Forensic Psychiatrist
Assessment
Treatment
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Assessment

• Which cases?
• Charges of murder, sexual offences
• Bizarre and suicidal behaviours
• Previous history of psychiatric problem
• Appeals
• Victims
• Witnesses

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Assessment

• Assessment of What?
• Mental disorder??
• Fitness to plead?
• Motive for the crime?
• Prognosis?

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Fitness to Plead

• Ability to
• Understand the nature of the charge
• Distinguish plea of guilt from not guilt
• Instruct solicitor
• Follow court proceedings

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Ground for Detention

• For their safety
• For the safety of the community

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Your Role
Referral
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Summary
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Key Lesson

• Do Not Forget To Take Consent

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