People with schizophrenia are more violent than the general population, but this increased risk is attributable to the actions of a small subgroup. Identifying those at risk has become an essential part of clinical practice.
Section of Forensic Mental Health, Guy's, King's and St. Thomas's School of Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, De Crespigny Park, London SE5 8AF, UK. sppmemw@iop.kcl.ac.uk