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