Psychosis in late life
- 1 December 1997
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Postgraduate Medicine
- Vol. 102 (6) , 139-142
- https://doi.org/10.3810/pgm.1997.12.386
Abstract
PREVIEWPsychotic disorders usually develop by middle age, but initial onset can be later in life. Delusions, hallucinations, and other psychotic symptoms may accompany medical conditions, mood disorders, and Alzheimer's disease, thereby confusing the diagnosis. In this review, Dr Harris describes some of the more common psychotic disorders in elderly patients and briefly discusses the newest options in drug therapy.Keywords
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