Memory: what we think the psychiatrist should know in a forensic context

This article offers a selective review of memory and of issues relevant for a psychiatrist thinking about memory in a forensic context. It considers the development of our knowledge of memory, some of the ways in which memory can be erroneous and some evidence that this fallibility may sometimes be...

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Published in:BJPsych advances 2022-01, Vol.28 (1), p.21-32
Main Authors: Commane, Clodagh, Kopelman, Michael D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Forensic psychiatry
Hypotheses
Laboratories
Memory
Psychologists
Teaching
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Summary:This article offers a selective review of memory and of issues relevant for a psychiatrist thinking about memory in a forensic context. It considers the development of our knowledge of memory, some of the ways in which memory can be erroneous and some evidence that this fallibility may sometimes be overstated. It concludes with a section on good practice in psychiatric assessment and in medico-legal work, looking at memory assessment, malingering/exaggeration and guidance for expert witnesses.
ISSN:2056-4678
2056-4686
DOI:10.1192/bja.2020.89