Ethical issues in forensic psychiatry
 |
|
Описание:
Ethical medical practice and treatment in psychiatry is based on the concept of first do no harm. However, this cannot, and does not, apply to forensic cases where there is no doctor–patient relationship and the forensic psychiatrist may indeed cause harm to the examinee. This book analyzes the ethical issues affecting forensic psychiatric practice, especially those promulgated by the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. Within those guidelines, it looks at individualbias, vulnerability of the examinee, and potential harm to the mental health professional. The book discusses each of the procedures of the forensic expert separately with respect to minimizing harm. It has been written with an international audience in mind and features chapters reviewing the European and UK perspectives. Robert Sadoff addresses the long–term harm that can be either avoided or minimized through careful planning and application of ethical principles. He is not advocating that the harm...Похожие книги
 | Injecting Illicit Drugs Автор: Richard Pates Год: 2005 |
| Injecting Illicit Drugs Автор: Richard Pates Год: 2008 |
| Irreparable Harm Автор: Lee Gruenfeld Год: 1994 |
| The New Accountability: Environmental Responsibility Across Borders Автор: Michael Mason Год: 2005 |
 | Bodily Harm Автор: Margaret Atwood Год: 2007 |
 | A General Theory of Love Год: 2011 |