Diagnostic dilemmas in child and adolescent psychiatry : philosophical perspectives
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Though many of the ethical issues important in adult mental health are of relevance in the child, there are a considerable number of issues special to children. Many of the dilemmas faced pertain to diagnosis, treatment, the protection of the child, as well as the child's own developing intelligence and moral judgement. In addition, there are cases where the interests of the parents may conflict with the interests of the child. For example, the interests of a mother withschizophrenia might best be served by her continuing to look after her child, but the child's interests might require that a. Read more...
Abstract: Within child and adolescent psychiatry, there are a number of potential dilemmas pertaining to diagnosis, treatment, the protection of the child, as well as the child's own developing intelligence and moral judgement. Diagnostic Dilemmas in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is the first in the IPPP series to explore this highly complex topic. Read more...
Abstract: Within child and adolescent psychiatry, there are a number of potential dilemmas pertaining to diagnosis, treatment, the protection of the child, as well as the child's own developing intelligence and moral judgement. Diagnostic Dilemmas in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is the first in the IPPP series to explore this highly complex topic. Read more...
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Christian David
Lloyd A
Perring
Wells - Language
- English
- Series
- International Perspectives in Philosophy and Psychiatry
- ISBN
- 9780191017162
- Release date
- 2014
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Though many of the ethical issues important in adult mental health are of relevance in the child, there are a considerable number of issues special to childr...