Cultural Competence in Forensic Mental Health: A Guide for Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Attorneys

by Tseng,Wen-Shing

• ISBN13: 9780415947893
• ISBN10: 0415947898
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-07-19
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

As culturally relevant psychiatry becomes common practice, the need for competent and culturally relevant forensic psychiatry comes to the forefront. This volume, written by one expert in cultural psychiatry and another in forensic psychiatry addresses that need. By combining their expertise in these areas, they are able to develop and create a new body of knowledge and experiences addressing the issue of the cultural aspects of forensic psychiatry. Beginning with an introduction to cultural and ethnic aspects of forensic psychiatry, this volume will address basic issues of the practice, as well as more detailed areas ranging from the various psychiatric disorders to intensive analysis and discussion of how to perform forensic psychiatric practice in a culturally relevant and competent way. Also the book suggests methods for continued awareness and sensitivity to issues of cultural and ethnic diversity in the field.

Author Biography

Daryl Matthews is Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Forensic Psychiatric Program at the University of Hawaii, School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Forensic Certification Committee.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
About the Authors	xiii
List of Cases	xvi
1. Introduction: Culture and Forensic Psychiatry	1	(32)
What is Culture?	2	(4)
Law in Various Cultures	6	(9)
Effects of Culture in Court	15	(4)
Possible Impact of Culture on the Legal Procedure and Decision	19	(5)
Universal Rule Versus Cultural Relativism	24	(1)
The Impact of Culture on Various Aspects of Forensic Psychiatry Services	25	(3)
The Goal, Scope, and Nature of the Book	28	(5)
2. General Cultural Issues in Forensic Psychiatry Assessment	33	(40)
Basic Considerations in Transcultural Forensic
Assessment	33	(11)
Special Attention Needed for Forensic Psychiatric Assessments	44	(6)
A Culturally Appropriate Approach to Examining
Mental Status	50	(4)
Certain Legally Related Issues Requiring Cultural Consideration	54	(6)
Assessment of Malingering: Cultural
Considerations	60	(6)
Particular Concern is Needed for Certain
Populations	66	(7)
3. Psychological Testing for Forensic Evaluation	73	(30)
Transcultural Application of Psychological Instruments: General Issues	73	(4)
Conventional Psychological Tests	77	(8)
Specialized Forensic Assessment Instruments	85	(9)
Implications for Forensic Application	94	(9)
4. Cultural Aspects of Psychiatric Disorders in the Forensic Context	103	(40)
Culture and Psychiatric Disorders: General Review	103	(5)
Psychopathy and Antisocial Personality Disorders	108	(4)
Schizophrenia	112	(3)
Delusional Disorders	115	(3)
Mood Disorders	118	(2)
Dissociation, Possession, and Multiple Personality Disorders	120	(5)
Substance-Related Mental Disturbances	125	(4)
Conduct Disorder and Juvenile Delinquency	129	(3)
Sexual Disorders	132	(2)
Culture-Related Specific Disorders	134	(9)
5. Cultural Dimensions of Various Crimes and Behavioral Problems	143	(30)
Spouse Abuse	144	(3)
Infanticide and Filicide	147	(6)
Child Abduction and Kidnapping	153	(1)
Violence Against Others	154	(3)
Homicide	157	(2)
Mass Homicide	159	(2)
Rape	161	(5)
Religion-Related Wrongful Behavior	166	(3)
Conflict Between Religious Belief and Societal Law	169	(4)
6. Cultural Considerations in Specific Types of Forensic Evaluation	173	(58)
Cultural Input in Various Phases of the Legal Process	173	(8)
Culture Defense Strategy	181	(3)
Criminal Cases	184	(14)
Civil Cases	198	(7)
Family-Related Issues	205	(26)
7. Legal Regulation of Psychiatry and Medical Practice: Cultural Considerations	231	(22)
Psychiatric Care of the Mentally Ill	232	(6)
Problems in the Therapist-Patient Relationship	238	(6)
Ethical-Legal Issues Relating to Medical Practice	244	(9)
8. Correctional Psychiatry: Culturally Relevant Care and Treatment	253	(20)
General Issues	254	(1)
Cultural Considerations in Prison Custodial Care	254	(4)
Care for Special Populations	258	(3)
Counseling and Psychotherapy for Offenders	261	(12)
9. Cultural Analysis of Forensic Psychiatric Cases	273	(32)
Cultural Examination of Selected Landmark Cases	274	(9)
Analysis of Cases that Used a Cultural Defense	283	(8)
Cases that Proceeded with Input on Cultural Issues	291	(10)
Final Discussion and Comments	301	(4)
10. Closure: Review, Comments, and Suggestions	305	(14)
Review of the Present Situation	305	(5)
Overall Cultural Comments	310	(3)
Suggestions for the Future	313	(6)
Index	319