Rapid Communication
Article 1001
Authors:
Carvalho J<sup>1,2*</sup>
Abstract:
Pedophilic sexual interest is a key target in the forensic assessment and rehabilitation process of child sexual offenders. Yet, there is limited evidence on the biopsychosocial factors underpinning pedophilic interest. Accordingly, the aim of the present study was to test the predictive role of psychopathology and personality dimensions in pedophilic sexual interest in a sample of convicted male child
Editorial
Article 1002
Authors:
Viroj Wiwanitkit<sup>*</sup>
Abstract:
When there is an abnormal death, the forensic autopsy usually plays important role in searching for the exact cause of death. The good clinical practice in forensic medicine is very important. Basically, the forensic autopsy must follow the standard forensic medicine principle. The example of famous guidelines that can be used is AAPL Practice Guideline for the Forensic Assessment [1]
Research Article
Article 1003
Authors:
Carvalho J<sup>1,2*</sup>, Pereira L<sup>3</sup> and Soares SC<sup>3,4,5</sup>
Abstract:
Studies on the psychopathology phenomena associated with the process of victimization are currently targeting putative cognitive processes underpinning victims’ emotional adjustment. The attentional,bias toward threatening environmental stimuli is one of those cognitive processes. Accordingly, the aim of the present study was to test if victims of domestic violence present
Short Communication
Article 1004
Authors:
Viroj Wiwanitkit<sup>*</sup>
Abstract:
Pre-analytical error is a common problem in laboratory medicine. This problem is also a big concern in forensic medicine laboratory investigation. In this specific short article, the author specifically discusses on the pre-analytical error problem in forensic laboratory medicine test. Practitioner should recognize and aware for good clinical practice in pre-analytical sample collection
Review Article
Article 1005
Authors:
Dr. Puneet Arora<sup>*</sup>
Abstract:
An Advance Statement (AS) is a general statement about anything that is important to people (patients) in relation to their future treatment and wellbeing. An Advance Decision (AD) (sometimes known as Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment) is a document that allows a person to make a legally binding refusal of medical treatment
Research Article
Article 1006
Authors:
Callahan LA<sup>*</sup> and Noether CD
Abstract:
The Brief Jail Mental Health Screen (BJMHS) is a validated 8-item screen that can be administered by corrections or treatment staff to identify mental health problems among male and female jail detainees.
Editorial
Article 1007
Authors:
Carvalho J<sup>*</sup>
Abstract:
Sexual crimes pose a major challenge for today’s societies and policies. These crimes represent one of the worst forms of interpersonal violence, with strong repercussions at the social and individual level. Even so, we still far from understand the nature of these crimes
