Forensic Psychiatry: An Indian Perspective

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Beskrivning

This book provides succinct and structured account of core forensic psychiatry areas and other important legal issues, such as the legal system in India, ethical issues in forensic psychiatry, forensic psychiatry interview, psychiatry in relation to civil and criminal law, report writing, court testimony.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-06-01
Mått:171 x 241 x 30 mm
Vikt:870 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:506
Förlag:Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
ISBN:9789352704989

Utforska kategorier

Psykiatri inom Medicin
Andra medicinska specialiteter inom Medicin

Innehållsförteckning

SECTION I: INTRODUCTIONChapter 1: History of Forensic PsychiatryChapter 2: Introduction to Forensic PsychiatryChapter 3: Law and Psychiatry in IndiaSECTION II: MEDICOLEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN DOCTOR-PATIENT RELATIONSHIPChapter 4: Medical Jurisprudence and Medical NegligenceChapter 5: Consent and Capacity AssessmentChapter 6: Psychiatry Case Records and Right to Access RecordsSECTION III: GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY EVALUATIONChapter 7: Approach to a Forensic Psychiatry Interview and Case TakingChapter 8: Special Investigative Techniques in Forensic PsychiatryChapter 9: Ethical Issues in Forensic PsychiatryChapter 10: Ethnicity, Culture and Forensic PsychiatryChapter 11: Report Writing in Forensic Psychiatry: General PrinciplesChapter 12: Psychiatrist as an Expert Witness in CourtChapter 13: MalingeringSECTION IV: INTERSECTION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND CIVIL LAWChapter 14: Testamentary CapacityChapter 15: Marriage and Divorce-related Issues with Regard to Mental IllnessesSECTION V: INTERSECTION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND CRIMINAL LAWChapter 16: Courts in India and Judicial ProcessChapter 17: Principles and Procedures of Trial of Cases in IndiaChapter 18: Role of Forensic Psychiatrist during Different Stages of TrialChapter 19: Pretrial Assessment: Fitness for Interview by PoliceChapter 20: During Trial Assessment: Fitness to Stand TrialChapter 21: Prisoners with Mental Illness not Fit to Stand TrialChapter 22: During Trial Assessments: Assessment for Insanity DefenseSECTION VI: MEDICOLEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES CONCERNING MANAGEMENT OF CASES OF SEXUAL OFFENCEChapter 23: Medicolegal Approach for Management of Adult Victims of Sexual ViolenceChapter 24: Medicolegal Approach for Management of Victims of Child Sexual AbuseSECTION VII: LEGAL STATUTES OF RELEVANCE TO MENTAL HEALTHChapter 25: Mental Healthcare Act, 2017Chapter 26: Legislation Related to Addiction Psychiatry in IndiaChapter 27: Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016SECTION VIII: OTHER MEDICOLEGAL ISSUES OF RELEVANCE FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALSChapter 28: Human Rights of Persons with Mental IllnessChapter 29: Medicolegal Issues in Suicide Risk Assessment and ManagementChapter 30: Violence, Crime and Mental DisordersChapter 31: Homicide and Mental DisordersChapter 32: Medicolegal Responsibilities in Management of Victims of Domestic ViolenceChapter 33: Medicolegal Responsibilities in Management of Homeless Persons with Mental IllnessChapter 34: Clinical Legal and Ethical Issues Concerning Gender Dysphoria and Sex Reassignment InterventionsChapter 35: Legal Responsibility of Psychiatrist in Organ TransplantationChapter 36: Childhood Bullying and Forensic PsychiatryChapter 37: Forensic Psychiatry and Psychiatry SubspecialtiesChapter 38: Euthanasia and Living WillsChapter 39: Legal Issues Concerning Treatment of Foreign Nationals with Mental Health ProblemsIndex