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Pharmacotherapy of delusional disorders in the context of offending and the potential for compulsory treatment
Author(s) -
Smith Douglas A.,
Buckley Peter F.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
behavioral sciences and the law
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.649
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1099-0798
pISSN - 0735-3936
DOI - 10.1002/bsl.683
Subject(s) - delusional disorder , psychiatry , context (archaeology) , schizophrenia (object oriented programming) , medicine , pharmacotherapy , psychology , clinical psychology , psychosis , paleontology , biology
Delusional disorder is an uncommon mental illness with an estimated prevalence of 0.03%. Its low prevalence has likely contributed to the paucity of research interest in this area, leading to substantial gaps in knowledge concerning its treatment and management. In the absence of a robust literature, most clinicians rely on their experience and guidelines for treating schizophrenia when treating patients with delusional disorder. This article reviews the available literature that is specific to the treatment of delusional disorder. In addition, it focuses on specific forensic and medicolegal aspects of managing patients with delusional disorder. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.