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Personality disorders and criminal responsibility.

A M van Leeuwen1

  • 1Law School University of Leiden, The Netherlands.

Medicine and Law
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

The widespread adoption of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Third Edition (DSM III) has shaped the concept of personality disorders. This article examines the implications of DSM III

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Forensic Psychiatry

Background:

  • The diagnostic concept of personality disorder has evolved significantly with the global dissemination of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Third Edition (DSM III).
  • Axis II of the DSM III specifically delineates personality disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the implications of the diagnostic concept of personality disorder as presented in DSM III.
  • To explore the relevance of Axis II of DSM III for forensic psychiatry.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and conceptual analysis of DSM III criteria for personality disorders.
  • Examination of the application and impact of these diagnostic criteria within forensic psychiatric contexts.

Main Results:

  • The DSM III framework provides a structured approach to diagnosing personality disorders.
  • The diagnostic criteria on Axis II have direct implications for forensic evaluations and psychiatric assessments.

Conclusions:

  • The diagnostic concept of personality disorder, particularly as defined by DSM III, significantly influences forensic psychiatry.
  • Understanding Axis II is crucial for accurate forensic psychiatric practice.

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