[The physicians role in a quarreling family of a demented patriarch].
The physician of a demented patient whose wealth is disputed by two fractions of his quarreling familiy had to examine his power of judgement and his ability to controll authorized persons. The courts up to the supreme court of Switzerland based their decisions on the physisians findings. Physicians have to base their opinion on carefull examination of the patients mental ability to understand and reason the contested issues.
Stadtärztlicher Dienst Zürich. Wettstein.Albert@zuerich.ch
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D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D054541:Family Conflict / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008609:Mental Status Schedule; D010819:Physician's Role; D019727:Proxy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013557:Switzerland