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Can manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder) be considered as legally insane?

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Dr. John Moranville answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Unlikely: Insanity is a legal term and has nothing to do with any specific psychiatric disorder.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Agree w Dr Moranvill: You are referring to a legal issue which has a number of other components other than just diagnosis. Different states may vary in determination of what legally determines competency (capacity).

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/19/2016

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