title: [Forensic psychiatry evaluation of mental competence--from psychopathological case analysis to assessment].
abstract: According to the restrictive juridical guidelines only severe mental disturbances can lead to a repeal of legal capacity. For the forensic-psychiatric expert the analysis of the psychopathological features is the decisive point, not a certain diagnosis. This proceeding is demonstrated by examples. Criteria are provided which may be helpful for the assessment.
authors.affiliation: Landgerichtsarzt bei dem Landgericht München I.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: von Oefele
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016743:Mental Competency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008875:Middle Aged