Attempted homicide in hospital.
Strychnine poisoning is reported in a patient who was the victim of attempted homicide in his home and in a General hospital. The diagnosis proved to be an elusive one over five months. The question of a primary psychiatric diagnosis, raised by the patient's wife proved to be an attempt by her to cover her crime. Medico-legal issues relating to the management of attempted homicide in hospital are discussed.
Reardon
M
M
Department of Geriatrics, Cork Regional Hospital, Wilton.
Duane
A
A
Cotter
P
P
D005190:Family; D006708:Homicide; D006769:Hospitals, General; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013331:Strychnine / Q000506:poisoning*
D013331:Strychnine