Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Volume 14, Issue 2 , Pages 103-107, February 2007

Automatism and hypoglycaemia

99 George Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway DG1 1DS, United Kingdom

Received 12 November 2005; accepted 9 January 2006.

Abstract 

A case of a detained person (DP) suffering from insulin dependant diabetes, who subsequently used the disorder in his defence as a reason to claim automatism, is discussed. The legal and medical history of automatism is outlined along with the present day situation. Forensic physicians should be aware when examining any diabetic that automatism may subsequently be claimed. With this in mind, the importance of relevant history taking specifically relating to diabetic control and symptoms is discussed.

Keywords: Diabetes, Insulin, Automatism, Fitness for detention, Hypoglycaemia

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PII: S1353-1131(06)00025-3

doi:10.1016/j.jcfm.2006.01.010

Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Volume 14, Issue 2 , Pages 103-107, February 2007

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