An introduction to forensic psychiatry /

Professor John Gunn introduces the field of forensic psychiatry, which is the application of psychiatry within the criminal justice system. Using the case of a man who killed his wife during a post-seizure delusion, Gunn explains how psychiatrists help evaluate clients' fitness to stand trial,...

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Other Authors: Gunn, John Charles (Speaker)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:Closed-captions in English.
Published: London, United Kingdom : Wellcome Trust, 1979.
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Summary:Professor John Gunn introduces the field of forensic psychiatry, which is the application of psychiatry within the criminal justice system. Using the case of a man who killed his wife during a post-seizure delusion, Gunn explains how psychiatrists help evaluate clients' fitness to stand trial, their level of responsibility, and the sentence that will be best for all.
Item Description:"University of London Audio Visual Centre 1979"--Copyright statement.
This manifestation actually published by: London: United Kingdom: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2016.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 video file (36 min., 14 sec.)) : sound, colour
Audience:Specialized.
ISBN:9781473988477
1473988470