[False forensic expertise--analysis of occurrences].
Main problems that await the modern Polish forensic psychiatry are presented. The most common mistakes made in forensic expertise are discussed and their causes are shown. The need for a change in the manner of teaching forensic psychiatry at an academic, as well as post graduate level to medical students/doctors as well as law officials, has been stressed. The criteria for calling on experts, system of control and evaluation of the expertise formulated and rules of payment to the experts--all need changing. The altered criminal structure and possibilities of putting pressure on experts through corruption, threatening or blackmail were noted. The clearly defined status of the forensic psychiatric expert gives him a guarantee of legal defence and through this an unbiased position. Giving forensic expertise is not only part of the diagnostics in forensic psychiatry. An even layout of protection, treatment and rehabilitation of psychiatrically ill criminals has to be present in this system.
Heitzman
Janusz
J
D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D003416:Criminal Law / Q000193:education; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000592:standards; D005555:Forensic Psychiatry / Q000193:education / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D016743:Mental Competency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D011044:Poland; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000592:standards; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards