Process against child psychiatrists: Questions about medication practice in focus

bonn · The trial against Michael Winterhoff, a child psychiatrist, was recently continued after a long break. The negotiation focuses on the diagnostic methods of the accused and the prescribed medication for two siblings, which were examined in this context. A central topic was the lack of individuality in diagnostics and the associated standard diagnoses.

One of the decisive aspect of the process is how flat -rate diagnoses can be asked and whether the associated treatment approaches meet the needs of the individual patients. Critics of Winterhoff's procedure indicate that the use of diagnostic criteria and corresponding medication decisions could not only be dangerous, but could also endanger the well -being of the patient.

In particular, experts say that the idea that a medication is the sole solution is very questionable. It is pointed out that individual therapy approaches based on the specific needs of children are often more necessary than standardized procedures. Such opinions reflect the growing trend in child and adolescent psychiatry, which opposes an over-medication.

The continued discussions about Winterhoff's approaches are not only relevant for this specific case, but also raise more general questions about practice in child psychiatry. The process could have far -reaching consequences for future diagnoses and treatment strategies when it comes to dealing with mental illnesses in children and adolescents.