Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Narayana Medical College, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Despite societal and legal proscriptions, sexual deviations have persisted over the centuries. While some experts consider these deviations as mental disorders, some do not. Nonetheless, many of the persons with sexual deviations may seek clinical attention for treatment of their problems. The treatment of such conditions poses ethical challenges to physicians. These include maintenance of confidentiality, responsibility to protect those in danger, coerced treatment, options of irreversible treatment and aversive treatment. The present write up discussed the potential ethical issues faced while dealing a case of sexual deviation.
Sexual deviation, Pedophilia, Ethical, Legal, India
