Homicide and attempted homicide by patients suffering from dementia: two case reports.
Two elderly patients suffering from a dementing illness are described. The patients manifested homicidal behaviour in association with dementia. Possible risk factors for such behaviour are explored. Implications arising from the cases are discussed.
Ticehurst
S B
SB
Community, Aged and Mental Health Service, Hunter Area Health Service, Newcastle, New South Wales.
Gale
I G
IG
Rosenberg
S J
SJ
D000368:Aged; D003704:Dementia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000523:psychology*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006708:Homicide / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011859:Radiography; D012307:Risk Factors; D014754:Violence