Forensic Psychiatry

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Forensic Psychiatry

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

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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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