Forensic history, patients with

Chapter 28 Patients with forensic histories Preparation Assessment Management What if... ... 

Although past behaviour predicts future behaviour, don t let a forensic history define your patients. That doesn t mean you should be complacent or minimise Mike s risk - even if he s elderly, frail or the offence was many years ago. Instead, try to see him as a diole person, including the offence and his life since. Management is essentially as usual, but with specific attention to risk, liaison and legalities. 

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