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Ethical implications of neurobiological research findings in offender patients

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2020

G.M. Adshead
G.M. Adshead*
Affiliation:
Department of Forensic Psychotherapy, Broadmoor Hospital, Crowthorne, Berks., United Kingdom

Abstract

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Background

Over the last century, there has been considerable interest in whether developments in neuropsychiatry can explain and help prevent antisocical behaviour. These historical discussions will be reviewed to put the current debates in context.

Method

I will present arguments for and against the use of neuropsychiatric data by the state for the purposes (a) of excusing antisocial behaviour and (b) predicting antisocial behaviour.

Conclusions

I will suggest that neuropsychiatric research can contribute to the development of proper questions about responsibility and public safety, but cannot provide the answers.

Type
S09. Symposium: Neurobiological Factors in Antisocial Disorders: Research, Clinical and Ethical Implications (Organised by the AEP Section on Forensic Psychiatry)
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 22 , Issue S1: 15th AEP Congress - Abstract book - 15th AEP Congress , March 2007 , pp. S15
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2007
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