Psychiatry and legal Flashcards
1
Q
What did the tarasoff case establish?
A
Duty to warn
2
Q
What did Durham vs US establish?
A
Individual not responsible for criminal act if it was the product of mental disease
3
Q
What are the requirements for a medical malpractice case?
A
Dereliction of duty directly causing damage
4
Q
What are the requirements needed to make a legally valid will?
A
Testamentary capacity
5
Q
What is the modern standard for the insanity defense?
A
American law institute - individual not guilty if not aware of the wrongfulness of conduct and can not conform conduct to law
6
Q
What are the requirements for criminal responsibility?
A
Mens rea and criminal act
7
Q
What is the basis for competency to stand trial?
A
Must understand the proceedings and be able to consult with an attorney
