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Monday, March 15, 2010

Schneider First Rank Symptoms

This is the mnemonics of Schneider's first rank symptoms. Presence of these symptoms proves the likelihood of schizophrenia (but bear in mind that it is not diagnostic for schizophrenia).

A - Auditory hallucinations (third person, running commentary)
B - Broadcasting of thoughts (thought broadcasting)
C - Controlled thought (delusions of control)
D - Delusional perception.

and thought insertion, thought withdrawal

Possible OSCE question for Psychiatry; apart from SAD PERSONS, mental state examination, or mini ental state examination.





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