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  • Title: Forensic psychiatric assessment in European Union member states.
    Author: Dressing H, Salize HJ.
    Journal: Acta Psychiatr Scand; 2006 Oct; 114(4):282-9. PubMed ID: 16968366.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To provide a structured description and cross-boundary comparison of legal frameworks and training standards relevant for forensic psychiatric assessment in European Union member states before the extension in May 2004. METHOD: Information on legislation and practice concerning the assessment of mentally disordered offenders was gathered by means of a detailed, structured questionnaire which was filled in by national experts. RESULTS: Legal frameworks for the assessment and reassessment of mentally disordered offenders and professional training standards in forensic psychiatry vary markedly across EU member states. CONCLUSION: Currently a cross-boundary harmonization of legal concepts appears hard to achieve. At least a formal construction and implementation of specialist training standards in forensic psychiatry would appear desirable.
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