Second Opinion On Insanity Plea In A Murder And Attempted Suicide Case: A Case Report
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| Title | Second Opinion On Insanity Plea In A Murder And Attempted Suicide Case: A Case Report |
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| Abstract | Objective: This paper aims to discuss the issue related to the application of temporary insanity plea through a case report of a man who was earlier certified as mentally sound following a murder and suicide attempt. Methods: We report a man who committed murder and attempted suicide 7 years ago, had a psychiatric certification of not having mental illness and recently requested for a second psychiatric assessment. The factors taken into consideration in arriving at the final diagnosis are discussed. Results: The man was found to have brief psychotic disorder precipitated by psychological blow and sleep deprivation with underlying undiagnosed borderline mental retardation.Conclusion: In assessing patient with temporary insanity plea, various areas in the history need to be explored deeply with thorough investigations to be done in order to arrive at a fair conclusion for the patientâs and victimâs sake. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol.12(1): Jan â June 2011: XX XX |
| Publisher | ASEAN Federation of Psychiatry and Mental Health (AFPMH) |
| Date | 2011-07-14 |
| Source | ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Vol 12, No 1 (2011): ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry |