Chronic (persistent) psychotic disorders

Chronic (persistent) psychotic disorders* - F29# (Clinical term: Schizophrenia Eu20). Includes schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, schizotypal disorder, persistent delusional disorders, induced delusional disorder, other non-organic psychotic disorders

* Chronic psychosis has become a pejorative term: persistent psychosis embraces the possibility of recovery.

Presenting complaints
Diagnostic features
Differential diagnosis and co-existing conditions
Essential information for patient and family
General management and advice to patient and family
Medication
Liaison and referral
Special considerations in children and adolescents
Resources for patients and families