title: Case studies in neuropsychiatry: post-traumatic psychiatric dysfunction--diagnosis and treatment.
abstract: A patient is described who had clear-cut personality and behavioral changes due to brain trauma. The organic basis of the psychiatric dysfunction was overlooked in diagnosis and treatment planning for a period of six years during which the patient experienced four psychiatric hospitalizations, had numerous encounters with police, and spent a six-month period in jail. The reasons for this neglect or organic etiologic factors are explored and discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008774:Methylphenidate; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders
chemical_list: D008774:Methylphenidate