• This unit will focus on 'homicide' as a concept within 'forensic psychiatry'.

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During completion of this unit on 'homicide' you will have the opportunity to:

• Investigate the concept of homicide and distinguish among various classifications.
• Trace the historical roots of the concept of "murder".
• Describe the laws that have evolved in our society to address the concept of "homicide".
• Identify the roles of health care providers with regard to homicide.

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