| Civil litigation and the child psychiatrist. | |
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PMID: 2273029 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This paper reviews the legal principles involved in tort litigation and covers the evolution of case law regarding recovery of damages for psychic trauma. Concepts of zone of danger, foreseeability, and proximate cause are discussed. Issues for both plaintiff and expert witness are discussed. Case examples are provided, and recommendations are made regarding the child psychiatrist's involvement in these cases. |
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Authors:
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D H Schetky; M J Guyer |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Volume: 29 ISSN: 0890-8567 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry Publication Date: 1990 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-02-22 Completed Date: 1991-02-22 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8704565 Medline TA: J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 963-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. |
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Adolescent Child Child Abuse, Sexual / legislation & jurisprudence, psychology Child Advocacy / legislation & jurisprudence* Child Psychiatry / trends* Expert Testimony / legislation & jurisprudence* Female Humans Insurance, Liability / legislation & jurisprudence* Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / diagnosis, psychology |
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