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Attempted homicide in hospital

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Strychnine poisoning is reported in a patient who was the victim of attempted homicide in his home and in a General hospital. The diagnosis proved to be an elusive one over five months. The question of a primary psychiatric diagnosis, raised by the patient’s wife proved to be an attempt by her to cover her crime. Medico-legal issues relating to the management of attempted homicide in hospital are discussed.

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  1. Cork Regional Hospital, Wilton, Cork

    M. Reardon, Anne Duane & P. Cotter

  2. Department of Geriatrics, Cork Regional Hospital, Wilton, Cork

    M. Reardon

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Reardon, M., Duane, A. & Cotter, P. Attempted homicide in hospital. I.J.M.S. 162, 315–317 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02960728

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