Carlos Morra and Ernst Franzek: Psychopathological Symptoms
Delusions

 

Definition:False beliefs which are not in keeping with one´s social and cultural background and cannot be corrected by evidence(Taylor 1981).

 

Exploration:The presence of delusions can be established by interviewing the patient.

 

Reference:

 

Taylor M.A. The Neuropsychiatric Mental Status Examination. New York: Spectrum publications; 1981. p. 94.

 

July 12, 2018