Forensic Medicine Case Study: Harold Shipman and Patient Homicide
Explore the case of Harold Shipman, a former family physician convicted of killing patients with morphine. Discuss how he committed the crimes, exceptions to confidentiality, and physicians' duties to patients. References included.
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King Saud University College of Medicine Forensic Medicine, session 4 , 7 February supervisor: Dr.khaldoon aljerian group 3 presenter: abdulrahman alshiekh
Case scenario Harold Shipman a former family physician killed at least 250 of his patients over 23 years but, he was convicted of killing 15 of his patients with a lethal dose of morphine.
Discussion 1. How did Harold killed his patient ? 2. When confidentiality may not apply ? 3. Mention one of duties of physicians to patient ?
Reference Simpson s Forensic Medicine 13th edition ( chapter 2 ) Https://www.theguardian.com/society/2005/aug/25/health.shipman http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/1431104.stm https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article- 3501201/amp/Dr-Death-Harold-Shipman-timed-suicide-wife-100-000- pension-payout.html
