Abstract
Successful management of patients with psychosis requires accurate identification of the condition underlying their symptoms. Psychotic symptoms, however, not only overlap with a wide array of medical and neurological conditions but can also be attributable to the use of substances. The clinical approach to the diagnosis of psychotic disorders is a multifaceted procedure involving the consideration of a broad differential diagnosis. This chapter is an overview of current assessment principles for patients who present with symptoms of psychosis. By illustrating different conditions that commonly co-occur with psychosis, or of which psychosis is a defining symptom, it aims to inform diagnostic decisions.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Psychosis |
Subtitle of host publication | Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment |
Publisher | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. |
Pages | 1-23 |
Number of pages | 23 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781620815168 |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2012 |