Carlos Morra and Ernst Franzek: Psychopathological Symptoms
Delusions of innocence

Definition: Delusional beliefs of being innocent of a committed crime (Scharfetter1980).

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

Reference:

Scharfetter C. General psychopathology. Cambridge: Cambridge University; 1980. p. 174.

October 4, 2018