Is Capacity “In Sight”?

Authors

  • Neil Allen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19164/ijmhcl.v0i19.253

Abstract

Convicted of rape, Mr B was sent to Broadmoor. His psychiatrist diagnosed bipolar affective disorder and wanted, if necessary, to compulsorily treat him with anti-psychotic medication. In his professional opinion, Mr B lacked insight into his condition and lacked the capacity to refuse the treatment. Baroness Hale once remarked that “psychiatry is not an exact science”. If there was ever a case to confirm that view, this is it.

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Published

2014-09-08

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