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[Forensic patients in Denmark--2000-2004].

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  • 1Justitsministeriet, Retspsykiatrisk Klinik, og Handelshøjskolen i København, Center for Statistik, København. pk@retspsykiatriskklinik.dk

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|November 25, 2005
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The number of forensic patients in Denmark is increasing exponentially, with an 11% annual growth rate. This trend strains psychiatric bed availability, posing challenges for mentally ill individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Public Health Policy
  • Mental Health Services Research

Context:

  • Denmark experienced a significant rise in forensic patients from 1980-1999.
  • Legislative changes in 2000 impacted psychiatric order durations.
  • This study analyzes trends from 2000-2004.

Purpose:

  • To map the development of forensic patient numbers in Denmark between 2000 and 2004.
  • To analyze incidence and prevalence rates following legislative changes.

Summary:

  • Forensic patient incidence grew exponentially (6.2% 1989-1999, 12.8% 2002-2004).
  • Prevalence decreased initially (2000-2001) but then rose (11.0% 2002-2004).
  • Current exponential growth in forensic patients (11% annually) is observed.

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Impact:

  • Forensic patients occupy 20% of Danish psychiatric beds.
  • This, coupled with decreasing bed availability, signals a critical situation for mental healthcare.
  • Potential links to deinstitutionalization and increased criminality among schizophrenic patients are noted.