Forensic mental health professionals’ perceptions of their dual loyalty conflict: findings from a qualitative study

Forensic mental health professionals’ perceptions of their dual loyalty conflict: findings from a qualitative study

Abstract Background Mental health professionals (MHP) working in court-mandated treatment settings face ethical dilemmas due to their dual role in assuring their patient’s well-being while guaranteeing the security of the population. Clear practical guidelines to support these MHPs’ decision-making...

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Main Authors: Helene Merkt, Sophie Haesen, Ariel Eytan, Elmar Habermeyer, Marcelo F. Aebi, Bernice Elger, Tenzin Wangmo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Medical Ethics
Subjects:
Dual role
Dual loyalty
Triangular relationship
Prison
Offender
Qualitative
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-021-00688-2

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