Open AccessDelusional misidentification syndrome and criminal acting out: A case report of maternal filicide
Author(s) -
Ben Ammar Hanen,
Hamdi Ghada,
Brahmi Lina,
Naceur Yomn,
Khelifa Emira,
Felhi Rania,
Mnif Leila
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4425
Subject(s) - medicine , homicide , psychiatry , delusional disorder , psychosis , compliance (psychology) , poison control , medical emergency , injury prevention , psychology , social psychology
Delusional misidentification syndromes are associated with danger and may lead to homicide. Early assessment of the danger is a key part of the psychiatric examination. Compliance to treatment in psychosis is important to avoid the devastating consequences, for the perpetrator, the victim, and the community.