ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 October 1985
Page Count: 7

Mental Retardation, Organic Brain Dysfunction, and the Forensic Clinician: Some Practical Considerations
Protter, B
Associate chief psychologist, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, NY

Klein, N
Forensic Psychiatry Clinic, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, NY

Travin, S
Chief physician, Forensic Psychiatry Clinic, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, NY

(Received 6 October 1984; accepted 4 January 1985)

Abstract

Mental retardation as it is frequently interrelated with a variety of organic brain dysfunctions may present unclear clinical pictures. This has particular relevance for the forensic practitioner who often needs to present his findings to the court in a clearly demarcated manner. This paper outlines the more commonly encountered entities in this area with consideration to forensic science implications.

Keywords:
psychiatry, mental retardation, neuropsychology, organic brain dysfunction, neuropsychological impairment, neuropsychological testing

Paper ID: JFS11058J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11058J
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