Pseudopsychopathic schizophrenia--a neglected diagnostic entity with legal implications.
Pseudopsychopathic schizophrenia (PPS) forms a diagnostic unity, comprising aspects of schizophrenic process and antisocial personality disorder. Perusal of the psychiatric literature reveals that this diagnostic entity has fallen into oblivion. Recognition of this neglected category is important from therapeutic, academic and medico-legal points of view.
Durst
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Talbieh Mental Health Centre, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel.
Jabotinsky-Rubin
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Fliman
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D000328:Adult; D000987:Antisocial Personality Disorder / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007298:Insanity Defense; D007557:Israel; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology