PTSD and the law of psychiatric injury in England and Wales: finally coming closer?
With the increase in terrorism in several parts of the world, more people are exposed to traumatic events that could cause psychiatric injury either to them or to members of their families. In Britain, terrorist attacks or other catastrophes are not unknown; indeed, the case law relating to psychiatric injury is vast. However, the intersection between medicine and the law is minimal. The result is a law that lags behind the scientific evidence and, on occasion, may seem unfair.
Adamou
Marios C
MC
Kent Institute of Medicine and Health Sciences, Research and Development Center, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK. mariosadamou@doctors.net.uk
Hale
Anthony S
AS
D035881:Compensation and Redress / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D019548:Crime Victims / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology; D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D023481:Terrorism / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology; D014852:Wales