Abstract
The psychiatric and legal history of a prisoner is reviewed. Ethical, legal and clinical problems related to his mental illness including his refusal to accept a not guilty by reason of insanity defense, his dual role as prisoner and patient, and his subsequent involuntary hospitalization are discussed. Use of a videotape interview as an adjunct procedure in his involuntary treatment is described and recommended.
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