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Psychiatry on death row.

A H Hussain, S Tozman

    The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
    |March 1, 1978
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    This study explores a physician's firsthand experiences with executions on Death Row in Sri Lanka, examining the profound implications for all involved, from the condemned to society.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Ethics
    • Forensic Medicine
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Personal account of a physician's involvement with capital punishment.
    • Focus on Death Row in Ceylon (Sri Lanka).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To document and analyze the personal experiences of a physician overseeing executions.
    • To discuss the implications of the execution scenario on various stakeholders.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of personal experiences.
    • Descriptive account of execution scenarios.

    Main Results:

    • Detailed presentation of the execution process.
    • Exploration of the psychological and social impact on the condemned, witnesses, and authorities.

    Conclusions:

    • The study highlights the complex ethical and psychological dimensions of capital punishment.
    • Emphasizes the far-reaching societal implications of state-sanctioned executions.