The Baxstrom Affair and Psychiatry

Volume 24, Issue 3 (July 1979)

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ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 July 1979
Page Count: 10

The Baxstrom Affair and Psychiatry
Tanay, E
Clinical professor of psychiatry, Wayne State University, Mich

Abstract

Innumerable articles cite the Baxstrom case and the subsequent release or transfer of certain groups of patients as proof that psychiatrists predict dangerousness and do so without validity. The work of Dr. Steadman and Dr. Cocozza is the most frequent reference cited.

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Paper ID: JFS10886J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10886J
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		SEDL / Journals / Journal of Forensic Sciences (JOFS) / Citation Page Volume 24, Issue 3 (July 1979) Click here to download this paper now for $25 PDF (400K) View License Agreement ISSN: 0022-1198 CODEN: JFSCA Published Online: 1 July 1979 Page Count: 10 The Baxstrom Affair and Psychiatry Tanay, E Clinical professor of psychiatry, Wayne State University, Mich Abstract Innumerable articles cite the Baxstrom case and the subsequent release or transfer of certain groups of patients as proof that psychiatrists predict dangerousness and do so without validity. The work of Dr. Steadman and Dr. Cocozza is the most frequent reference cited. Keywords: Paper ID: JFS10886J DOI: 10.1520/JFS10886J ASTM International is a member of CrossRef. Author Title The Baxstrom Affair and Psychiatry Symposium , 0000-00-00 Committee E30