Guyer M J
Dept. of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109-0706.
J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 1990 Nov;29(6):958-62. doi: 10.1097/00004583-199011000-00022.
This paper discusses some recent developments in the law which affect the practice of child psychiatry. New areas of professional liability are reviewed including the legal responsibility of the psychiatrist for "negligent" evaluations. Also discussed is the impact of child abuse legislation upon the standard of care in child psychiatry. The increasingly important role of psychiatrists in the legal system is viewed as a trend which will place the profession at greater risk of civil liability in the future. The need for generally accepted guidelines for conducting specialized evaluations is emphasized.
本文讨论了法律领域的一些最新发展，这些发展影响着儿童精神病学的实践。回顾了职业责任的新领域，包括精神科医生对“疏忽”评估的法律责任。还讨论了虐待儿童相关立法对儿童精神病学护理标准的影响。精神科医生在法律体系中日益重要的作用被视为一种趋势，这将使该行业在未来面临更大的民事责任风险。强调了制定进行专业评估的普遍认可指南的必要性。
