精神错乱这个概念有什么价值？

What price the concept of psychopathic disorder?

作者信息

Prins H

机构信息

Midlands Centre for Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Loughborough, Leicestershire.

出版信息

Med Sci Law. 1995 Oct;35(4):307-15. doi: 10.1177/002580249503500407.

DOI:10.1177/002580249503500407

PMID:7500854

Abstract

The current concept of psychopathic disorder is reviewed against a short historical background. Aetiology is commented upon briefly and key characteristics described. Support is provided for the view that the concept has a degree of usefulness in clinical management provided it is viewed in a focused and restricted fashion.

摘要

本文在简短的历史背景下回顾了当前关于精神变态障碍的概念。简要评论了病因，并描述了关键特征。本文支持这样一种观点，即如果以一种有针对性和受限的方式来看待，那么该概念在临床管理中具有一定的实用性。