Crime committed by schizophrenic patients and suspension of the security measure of treatment and detention.
Schizophrenic patients who commit serious crimes tend to be detained in psychiatric hospitals for longer periods than those who commit minor offences. It is suggested, however, that the duration of detention should hinge instead upon whether the offender continues to constitute a danger to society.
Jukic
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University Psychiatric Clinic, KBC Zagreb, Neuropsychiatric Hospital Dr I Barbot Popovaca, Yugoslavia.
Bamburac
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Kerepcic
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders; D003415:Crime / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003617:Dangerous Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000628:therapy*; D015022:Yugoslavia