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Agad Tantra evam Vidhi Vaidyaka · Paper I · Topic 24

Forensic psychiatry

SubjectAgad Tantra evam Vidhi Vaidyaka (AyUG-AT) PaperPaper I Topic No.Topic 24 TermIII Weightage7 marks (topics 24–26 together) Hours2 LH · 2 NLH Topic ID2/agad-tantra/1-24

Exam eligibility

✓ MCQ✓ SAQ✕ LAQ

This topic can be asked as MCQ, SAQ; LAQ should not be asked.

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. 24.1Common symptoms associated with psychiatric disorders
  2. 24.2Lucid interval
  3. 24.3Civil and criminal responsibilities of a mentally ill person
  4. 24.4Mental Health Act (MHA)

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

  • Describe the symptoms commonly associated with psychiatric disorders & the significance of lucid interval.
  • Describe the civil and criminal responsibilities of a mentally ill person.
  • Describe Mental Health Act

Notes

Detailed notes for Forensic psychiatry are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.