Forensic Flashcards
1
Q
Report writing
A
Dual agency dilemma - expert witness (duty to court) or report as treating doctor (interest of patient)
Expert witness - culpability aspect, relation of crime to MI
Treating dr - facts but no interferences or causality to crime
Autonomy
Pt consent
Informing patient about providing the report
Privacy and confidentiality
Benefience - best interest
Non malefience - report does harm
2
Q
Return to work
A
Is the report mandatory
Autonomy - does the patient provide consent, informed consent of risks and benefits
Benefience
Non malefience
Seek medicolegal advice
