Ethical Issues in Forensic Mental Health Research (Forensic Focus)

A contemporary case-based discussion of ethical dilemmas faced by researchers in forensic mental health, this volume offers guidance to anyone planning research in this field. It focuses on problems frequently encountered, such as issues of capacity to consent in forensic settings and the meaning of consent to participate.Based on empirical data from researchers' own experiences, the work should be useful for anyone planning research in the area of forensic mental health, and all whose work is in this area.