Forensic evaluations in psychiatry
Mr. C., a 40-year-old male, who was accused of triple murder, was sent by the court for assessment, whether he suffered from a mental illness. Mr. C had been trying to get bail, which had been denied. He was hospitalized for observation. After 2-3 days of hospitalization, he started accusing the clinical unit head of being against him. On the next day, he broke the glass of the nursing station and also attempted to assault the consultant in charge of treatment. The hospital staff took protective steps, but did not initiate any treatment. No abnormality was detected on observation and mental health assessment. Apparently, he had been advised by his lawyer to show a violent outburst in the hospital, which might lead to his being given some injections. This would have supported a diagnosis of a mental illness.\nMr. C was discharged and sent back to jail. A report was sent to the court that he did not suffer from a mental illness.