title: [Risk assessment in forensic psychiatric reports: what kind assessment instrument? What indicator? What practical?].
abstract: Here we present results of studies conducted by the Research Unit of Legal Psychiatry and Psychology of Lausanne about risk assessment and protective factors in the evaluation of violence recidivism. It aims to help experts in considering the relevance and use of tools at their disposal. Particular attention is given to the significance of protective factors and impulsive dimensions, as to the inter-raters process that leads to the final deliberations.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Moulin
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Abbiati
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Azzola
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Palix
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gasser
mesh_terms: D005104:Expert Testimony; D005555:Forensic Psychiatry / Q000379:methods*; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests / Q000592:standards; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011364:Professional Practice; D012008:Recurrence; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods; D013557:Switzerland