geðrannsóknir
Geðrannsóknir, or psychiatric investigations, are evaluations conducted by medical professionals to assess a person’s mental state, decision-making capacity, and risk to self or others. In Iceland, geðrannsóknir can be clinical, supporting diagnosis and treatment planning, or forensic, addressing questions raised in legal proceedings such as criminal responsibility, competence to stand trial, or risk assessment for guardianship or safety.
They are typically carried out by licensed psychiatrists, often with input from clinical psychologists or other
Ethical and legal considerations emphasize patient welfare, consent where possible, confidentiality, and the protection of vulnerable
The outcome is typically a written report or testimony presenting diagnoses, assessments of decision-making capacity, criminal
Geðrannsóknir constitute an important component of both health care and the legal system in Iceland, reflecting