Forensic Psychiatry (Oxford Specialist Handbooks in Psychiatry) (PDF download)

Authored by Nigel Eastman, Gwen Adshead, Simone Fox, Richard Latham, and Seán Whyte
Forensic Psychiatry is a comprehensive publication that addresses the clinical, legal, and ethical considerations pertaining to the management of mentally disturbed offenders across all jurisdictions in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Authored by a distinguished interdisciplinary team comprising experts in the fields of law and psychiatry, this comprehensive and contemporary guide incorporates clinical observations, guidance, and ethical advice spanning the breadth of the psychiatric discipline. Notably, Nigel Eastman, a prominent figure who has been involved in numerous prominent legal cases, contributes his expertise to this publication. This book provides a distinct emphasis on the intersection of psychiatry and law, offering recommendations and utilizing case illustrations to effectively negotiate this interface. It offers comprehensive information on various elements of forensic psychiatry, catering to the needs of mental health and legal experts alike. Additionally, the resource incorporates comprehensive cross-referencing features that facilitate efficient and expedient access to pertinent clinical, legal, and ethical information. In addition to providing practical guidance for handling clinical and legal scenarios, the writers also incorporate case studies, synopses of pertinent legislation, and introductions to various ethical frameworks and clinical observations, all based on their own expertise and experiences. Additionally, this study incorporates concise synopses of significant judicial cases and investigations that bear relevance to the topic at hand.

Forensic Psychiatry (Oxford Specialist Handbooks in Psychiatry) (PDF download)

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