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Amnesia and competency to stand trial: A review of legal and clinical issues |
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| Authors: | Ronald Roesch Stephen L Golding |
| Abstract: | Recent case law is discussed regarding the role of amnesia in determining competency to stand trial. Clinical issues are examined for a range of amnestic conditions on a spectrum of organic and functional disorders. Clinical methods are explored for establishing the extent of amnesia and its relevance to competency. |
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