Srinivasaraghavan J. International work in forensic psychiatry.
Curr Opin Psychiatry 2007;
20:516-20. [PMID:
17762599 DOI:
10.1097/yco.0b013e32827b14bc]
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Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW
To review literature published worldwide during the past year on forensic psychiatry.
RECENT FINDINGS
In Singapore, more homicides are committed by foreigners than nationals. In Israel, immigrants are less often involuntarily committed. In Australia, a community treatment order results in more rehospitalizations after the first admission and fewer rehospitalizations after subsequent admissions. In New Zealand, assertive community treatment with cultural engagement results in good outcome even for those offenders with a diagnosis of antisocial behavior.
SUMMARY
New findings are leading to public policy decisions and improved treatment methods.
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