No abstract available.
Disability Evaluation*

OBJECTIVES: The main purpose of this study was aimed at examining the epidemiological and clinical data of firesetters in Konju forensic psychiatric hospital. METHOD: The thirty firesetters were admitted at Konju forensic psychiatric hospital from January. 1, 1998 to December. 1, 1995, They carefully investigated from January. 3, 1996 to July. 31, 1996 through the methods of psychiatric interview, chart review, the written judgement review and telephone interview. RESULTS: There are significant differences in education level and intelligence quotient among three groups. Prevalence of febrile convulsion, nail biting, and enuresis are highest among the firesettes. Alcohol-related family history is significantly high in firesetters. Most frequently reported motivation of firesetters were psychosis, and anger or revenge.
Anger ; Education ; Enuresis ; Hospitals, Psychiatric* ; Humans ; Intelligence ; Interviews as Topic ; Motivation ; Nail Biting ; Prevalence ; Psychotic Disorders ; Seizures, Febrile

In this study, analysis was made upon 60 rapes that had been referred to Forensic Mental Hospital for forensic evaluation during three years between 1. January. 1995 and 31. December.1997 (1) In sex offender's age, 30-39 years old were the most, 48.3% and, in victim's age, 10-19 years old were the most, 36.7%, and 50% of sex offenders were unemployed, and 30% were high school graduates and 68.3% were single. (2) 48.3% of offenders had no history of inpatient hospitalization. In case of inpatient hospitalization, inpatient duration of between 6 months and 1 year was the most, 16.7%. 43.3% of sex offenders had history of previous offenses and 53.4% had no history of previous offenses. Thirty percent of sex offenders were found out as victim's neighbor, and 28.3% were stranger to victims. (3) In offense time, 12:00-18:00 was the most, 36.7% and in offense season, spring was the most, 36.7% and 35% occurred at victim's residence. (4) 98.3% of sex offenses were done by one offender and 96.7% of victims were raped alone. 36.7% of victims were students. (5) 56.7% of sex offenses were rapes only, but 31.7% of sexual offenses were accompanied with violence and injury. 21.7% of sex offenders were diagnosed in alcohol-related disorders, and forensic evaluations showed that 58.3% of sex offenders were feeble-minded.
Alcohol-Related Disorders ; Criminals ; Hospitalization ; Hospitals, Psychiatric ; Humans ; Inpatients ; Rape* ; Seasons ; Sex Offenses ; Violence

Followings are results from analyzing 263 responses out of 1,000 survey questionaires, which were mailed to Korean psychiatrists, for purpose to discover current status of psychiatric accidents in Korea, and to find appropriate solutions. 1) More accidents were experienced by 30-40 years-old psychiatrists than any other age level. More experience in practice they had, more accidents were experienced. 2) 74.5% of responding psychiatrists reported that they had experienced accidents. The rate has steadily increased. 3) Quite a few accidents were involved with schizophrenic patients, who were between 20-30 years of age level 4) 58% of reported accidents were suicides, which was the highest rate. In legal suit regarding malpractice, the highest rate of 47.9% were suicides, as well. It calls special attention to careful evaluation and treatment of suicidal patients. 5) More accidents tended to be dealt in private rather than in legal. Accidents tended into legal suits asked for more compensation. 40.4% of accidents upset patient's family to take actions. It is suggested that Special Case Settlement Policy be established and Accident Dispute Intervention Committee be actively involved for efficient solutions against accidents.
Compensation and Redress ; Dissent and Disputes ; Humans ; Korea* ; Malpractice ; Postal Service ; Psychiatry ; Suicide

No abstract available.
Reye Syndrome*

The nationwide spreaded institutionalized mental disordered offenders admitted in the several mental hospitals were transfered in one time after opening in November 3, 1987 until the end of 1988. In 1989, new admitted MDOs were 5.8%, 107 among total 1849, 203 MDOs(11%) were admitted newly in 1997. The new admitted MDOs were increased every year. The diagnosis of total 1849 mental disordered offenders to be admitted during 11 years from November 3, 1987 to December 31, 1997.Schizophrenia is 69.8%, Epilepsy 0%, Personality disorders 4.0%, Mental Retardation 4.0%, Alcohol-related disorder 3.0%, Substance-related disorder(other than alcohol) 2.0%. The crimes of total 1849 MDOs for 11 years are as follows; Homicide 33.2%, Violence 19.2%, Manslaughter 12.5%, Stealing 8.1%, Arson 6.4%, Robbery 2.5%, Rape 2.2%,II-legal Substance Abuse 1.6%. Year average recidivism of MDOs for 11 years are as follows:1st crime 70.6%, 2nd crime 12.3%, 3rd crime 4.9%, 4th crime 3.7%, 5th crime 8.5%. The number 77(6.8%) among 1141 total discharged MDOs are admitted again after discharge from the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital. The readmitted 77 MDOs for 11 years according to crimes are as follows: Stealing 30(38.9%), Substance Abuse 14(18.2%), Violence 11(14.3%), Arson 5(7.8%), Robbery 5(6.5%), Rape 5(6.5%), Homicide 4(5.2%). The readmitted 77 MDOs for 11 years according to crimes are as follows:Stealing 30(38.9%), Substance Abuse 14(18.2%), Violence 11(14.3%), Arson 6(7.8%), Robbery 5(6.5%), Rape 5(6.5%), Homicide 4(5.2%). The readmitted 77 MDOs for 11 years according to diagnosis are as follows: Schizophrenia 36(46.7%), Substance Abuse 15(19.5%), Kleptomaina 6(7.8%), Mental Retardation 4(5.2%), Personality disorders 4(5.2%), Epilesy 1(1.3%), Delusional disorder 2(2.6%), Bipolar Disorder 2(2.6%), Alcohol dependency 1(1.3%). II. Mental evaluation for Criminal Responsibility The diagnostic classification of total 1422 Mental Evaluation for 11 years are as follows: Schizophenia 431(30.3%), Alcohol-related disorder 205(14.4%), Mood disorder 188(13.2%), Personality disorders 124(8.7%), Mental retardation 108(7.6%), Delusional disorder 67(4.7%), and mental disorder due to general medical condition 42(3.0%). The number sentenced to insanity are 597(44.9%) among total 1331, diminished capacity 546(41%), and 'normal' 188(14.1%).
Alcohol-Related Disorders ; Bipolar Disorder ; Classification ; Crime ; Criminals* ; Diagnosis ; Epilepsy ; Firesetting Behavior ; Homicide ; Hospitals, Psychiatric* ; Humans ; Intellectual Disability ; Korea* ; Mental Disorders ; Mood Disorders ; Personality Disorders ; Rape ; Schizophrenia ; Schizophrenia, Paranoid ; Substance-Related Disorders ; Theft ; Violence

A case of Korean hemorrhagic fevery confirmed by fluorescent antibody technique in a 8years old boy was reported with a brief review of references.
Fluorescent Antibody Technique* ; Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome* ; Humans ; Male

OBJECT: This study was devised to examine the demographic characteristics, behaviors, psychopathology and associated crimes of stalking offenders. METHODS: It concerned 50 stalking offenders referred to the National Forensic Psychiatric Hospital for the forensic evaluation. RESULTS: Most of the stalking offenders were men(78.0%, N=39), and many were unemployed(74.0%, N=37),;70.0%(N=35) had lived alone and they committed the serious crime. Victims included the colleagues or acquaintances(48.0%, N=24), past intimate persons(22.0%, N=11), stars or celebrities(16.0%, N=8), and strangers(14.0%, N=7). The duration of stalking was from 2 month to 20 years (mean= 37.7 month). Three types of stalking offenders were: love obsessional type, delusional type and revenge type. Delusional disorder(40.0%, N=20) was the most frequent, and the next frequent was schizophrenia(22.0%, N=11). CONCLUSION: Most stalking offenders found single and socially isolated male, and tend to attack the victim directly or indirectly. Appropriate legal and therapeutic interventions are necessary in order to prevent such serious crime as stalking.
Crime ; Criminals* ; Delusions ; Hospitals, Psychiatric ; Humans ; Love ; Male ; Obsessive Behavior ; Psychopathology ; Stalking*

No abstract available.
Animals ; Gonadal Steroid Hormones* ; Rats*

Sixty schizophrenia patients who committed homicide and detained after January 1, 1993 were divided in two groups, depending on whether their victim was a family member or not. Below conclusions were deduced from the comparison of the two groups in terms including demographic characteristics, onset and duration of illness, IQ score, suicidal attempts, history of alcohol/drug abuse or past crime, neuropsychiatric ward admission history, living circumstance, conflict with the victim, and adolescent conducting behavior. 1. More in the family homiciding patients (FHP) group lived alone due their unmarried, divorced, or separated marital status than those in the non-family homiciding patients (NFHP) group. More in the FHP group were in married state than those in NFHP group. 2. More in the NFHP group stayed alone apart from their family, while more in the FHP group lived with their family. 3. Those in the NFHP group show more frequent suicidal attempts than those in the FHP group, implying they have difficulties in the control of their impulsive behaviors. 4. To prevent the crime, it is essential for the government to practice the systematic support and care of the schizophrenia patients who are living alone, especially those without relative.
Adolescent ; Crime ; Divorce ; Homicide* ; Humans ; Impulsive Behavior ; Marital Status ; Schizophrenia ; Single Person