The differential diagnosis of negative symptoms in chronic schizophrenia.
Negative symptoms in schizophrenic patients can have many causes. This paper briefly reviews some of those factors which may contribute to negative symptoms apart from the schizophrenic illness itself. Making these distinctions is crucial for accurate diagnosis, management and prognosis.
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Clinical Studies Unit, Wolston Park Hospital, Wacol, Queensland.
Peabody
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D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D010551:Personality; D011610:Psychosocial Deprivation; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents