psychiatric illness Flashcards
1
Q
Who is a duty of care owed to?
A
Anyone who has a link to the action e.g a driver has a duty of care to other road users and pedestrians.
2
Q
What is a psychiatric illness?
A
A recognised medical condition. Not simply human emotions e.g grief and sorrow.
(Vernon v bosley)
3
Q
What are the types of victums?
A
There are primary and secondary victims.
4
Q
Primary victims
A
- a participant in the accident.
- someone involved directly in the accident which suffers following what he/she experiences
- those with reasonable belief they are in danger
- rescuers placing themselves in danger or reasonable belief of danger.
5
Q
Secondary victims
A
- Not a direct participant
- a witness to the accident or someone who arrives at the scene in the aftermath
- fear of injury to themselves or by injury to others.
6
Q
What are the Alcock/McLoughlin control mechanisms?
A
- proximity in time and space
- close ties of love and affection
- means of perception
- manner of perception
