Müller J L
Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik, Georg-August-Universität, Von-Siebold-Strasse 5, 37075, Göttingen, Deutschland.
Nervenarzt. 2009 Mar;80(3):241-51. doi: 10.1007/s00115-008-2585-0.
Progress in neurobiological research has influenced our view of human beings and the basics of their behavior. Regarding criminal law and forensic psychiatry, established codes of practice are being challenged by neuroscientific research. This article gives an overview of neurobiological findings and methods in the context of forensic psychiatric issues. Empirical approaches to addressing important legal questions are outlined. Principles behind forensic psychiatric expert opinions are given. The effect and future of neuroscientific findings and methods in answering forensic psychiatric questions are discussed. Limitations and legal and ethical requirements are addressed.
神经生物学研究的进展影响了我们对人类及其行为基础的看法。在刑法和法医精神病学方面，既定的实践准则正受到神经科学研究的挑战。本文概述了法医精神病学问题背景下的神经生物学研究结果和方法。概述了处理重要法律问题的实证方法。阐述了法医精神病学专家意见背后的原则。讨论了神经科学研究结果和方法在回答法医精神病学问题方面的作用及未来发展。探讨了其局限性以及法律和伦理要求。
