Beaumont Guy
J Forensic Leg Med. 2007 Feb;14(2):103-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jcfm.2006.01.010.
A case of a detained person (DP) suffering from insulin-dependent diabetes, who subsequently used the disorder in his defence as a reason to claim automatism, is discussed. The legal and medical history of automatism is outlined along with the present day situation. Forensic physicians should be aware when examining any diabetic that automatism may subsequently be claimed. With this in mind, the importance of relevant history taking specifically relating to diabetic control and symptoms is discussed.
讨论了一例患有胰岛素依赖型糖尿病的被拘留者的案例，该被拘留者随后以该疾病为由进行抗辩，声称自己处于自动行为状态。文中概述了自动行为状态的法律和医学历史以及当前情况。法医在检查任何糖尿病患者时应意识到，患者随后可能会声称自己处于自动行为状态。考虑到这一点，文中讨论了详细询问与糖尿病控制和症状相关病史的重要性。
