Respond to the following:
Using the Cartwright, Lasser, and Gottlieb (2017) article, discuss at least two ethical concerns that exist when diagnosing children.
How might the coding of a diagnosis be unethical with subclinical symptoms?
How might the lack of coding a diagnosis lead to clinical and behavioral problems and lack of treatment for the child?
Using your text, discuss the history of the insanity defense. Include at least one court case example along with the guidelines put in place by the American Law Institute. Also, briefly address the following questions:
What role does accurate assessment and diagnosis play in determining aspects of the insanity defense?
What is your perspective on the validity of the insanity defense?
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