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Original Articles

Should the mentally ill adopt children?

How physicians can influence the decision

Pages 201-205 | Published online: 17 May 2016
 

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When a mentally ill person seeks to adopt or retain custody of a child, the decision regarding parental fitness is shared by a social agency, the court, and often a consulting physician. Although the best interest of the child is of paramount importance, the interest of the mentally ill person must also be a primary consideration. The authors of this article the physician's role in evaluating the potential parent Three interesting case reports are included.

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