In the practice of psychiatry, similar to other medical specialties, lawsuits are more often filed in cases in which the patient's life and integrity are at risk. Assessment of risk of self-aggression, hetero-aggression, flight and damage to the surrounding environment are at the top of the list for
Las prácticas del psiquiatra que más a menudo pueden dar origen a demandas legales son, al igual que en las otras especialidades médicas, las que ponen en riesgo la vida y la integridad del paciente.