Forensic Psychiatry: An Indian Perspective Original PDF 2018

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AUTHORS: Rc Jiloha

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Forensic Psychiatry: An Indian Perspective Original PDF 2018

This book focuses on Forensic Psychiatry: An Indian Perspective. In recent years, the focus of forensic psychiatry has increasingly moved from institutions to the community. Forensic psychiatry involves the interface between the law and psychiatry, forensic psychiatrists have particular expertise in the assessment and management of patients with mental disorders who have been, or have the potential to be, violent and offensive. Forensic psychiatrists work in a myriad range of settings such as prisons, psychiatric hospitals and the community, in general. The primary role of a forensic psychiatrist is the treatment of mentally ill offenders. This book is divided into 8 sections that include forensic psychiatry, medicolegal responsibilities in doctor-patient relationship, general principles of forensic psychiatry evaluation, intersection of mental health and civil law, intersection of mental health and criminal law, medicolegal responsibilities concerning management of cases of sexual offence, legal statutes of relevance to mental health, and other medicolegal issues of relevance for mental health professionals, which are further divided into 39 chapters. This book will achieve wide acceptance through its succinct, user-friendly and practical approach. This book will provide a sound foundation of theoretical knowledge required for competent practice by clinicians.

AUTHORS: Rc Jiloha

PAGES: 506

YEAR: 2018

PUBLICATION: ‎Jp Medical Ltd; 1st edition

LANGUAGE: ‎ English

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