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1,000 forensic outpatients: a descriptive study

G Hosty1, R Cope, C Derham

  • 1Barnsley Hall Hospital, Bromsgrove, Hereford & Worcestershire.

Medicine, Science, and the Law
|July 1, 1994
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This study analyzed 1,000 forensic outpatient referrals, finding the typical patient is a young, Caucasian male referred for court reports by defense solicitors. Referral reasons and diagnoses varied significantly by demographic factors.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Forensic outpatient services manage individuals involved in the legal system.
  • Understanding the characteristics of this population is crucial for service provision and research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively analyze socio-demographic, psychiatric, and forensic information from 1,000 outpatient referrals.
  • To identify patterns in referral sources, reasons, diagnoses, and offenses.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of case notes and court reports from a regional forensic outpatient service.
  • Collection of socio-demographic, psychiatric, and forensic data for 1,000 consecutive referrals.

Main Results:

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  • The sample comprised predominantly young, Caucasian males, differing from general psychiatric populations.
  • Defense solicitors were the most common referral source, with court reports being the most frequent reason.
  • A wide spectrum of psychiatric diagnoses and offenses was observed.
  • Significant variations in gender, ethnicity, and diagnosis were linked to referral source and reason.

    • Conclusions:

    • Forensic outpatient referrals represent a distinct demographic and clinical profile.
    • Referral pathways and motivations influence patient characteristics and diagnostic patterns.
    • Further research can refine targeted interventions and resource allocation within forensic mental health services.