[Psychosis and crime]

The number of forensic patients has increased dramatically in Denmark as well as in many other countries during the last three decades. The patients predominantly suffer from schizophrenia. The offences committed by the patients are often violence. The increasing number of forensic patients has been linked to a decreased use of inpatient treatment. In Denmark, most forensic patients are treated by general psychiatrists for whom the growing number of such patients is a major challenge. General psychiatrists require more training and knowledge within this area.