Carlos Morra and Ernst Franzek: Psychopathological Symptoms
Delusions of invention

Definition: False beliefs of being the author of an invention that has great importance for mankind (Mira y López1958).

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

Reference:

Mira y Lopez E. Compendio de psiquiatría. Buenos Aires; El Ateneo: 1958. p. 146

October 18, 2018