title: [Psychiatric aspects of family killings].
abstract: There has been very little research done on family slayings in the RSA. The concept is defined and a short survey of the literature is provided. Five case studies of patients who were referred to Weskoppies Hospital after being involved in family killings are described; a diagnosis of depression was made in all 5 cases. The clinical implications of manslaughter and depression are discussed, and suggestions are offered for future research into psychiatric factors involved in family killings.
authors.affiliation: Department Psigiatrie, Fakulteit Geneeskunde, Universiteit van Pretoria.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Roos
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Bodemer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology*; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006708:Homicide; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
vernacular_title: Psigiatriese aspekte van gesinsmoord.