Socio-legal consequences of Tourette Syndrome and its comorbidities: A case study and review of the literature

Fatih P., Mutluer T., Shabsog M., Capaci M., Necef I., Taskiran S., ...More

JOURNAL OF FORENSIC AND LEGAL MEDICINE, vol.71, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 71
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jflm.2020.101937
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF FORENSIC AND LEGAL MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, Criminal Justice Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Tourette Syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is associated with the presence of multiple motor and one or more verbal tics. In this case report, we present a 16 years old Tourette syndrome patient who was diagnosed with comorbid Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The patient was evaluated for legal responsibility after she made untrue allegations saying that a bus driver had sexually harassed her. We summarize the case and review the current literature to assess the socio-legal aspects of Tourette syndrome.