This page will set out basic psychiatric information which may be useful for lawyers. [Draft notes.]

Common diagnoses

Schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar affective disorder; personality disorders; learning disability. ICD-10/DSM-IV. See ICD-10

Medication

BNF. List and describe common meds. See BNF

Other psychiatric information

Care Programme Approach, risk assessment. Medical professionals and roles.

See also

• Care Programme Approach
• Covert administration of medication
• Dual diagnosis
• Insight
• Psychiatric medication