Intro To Schizophrenia Flashcards

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What is schizophrenia?

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A severe mental disorder involving impaired insight and loss of contact with reality. The patient suffers profound disruption to cognition and emotion.

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What type of disorder is schizophrenia?

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It is a psychotic disorder (patient is unaware of illness)

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