AN EVALUATION OF MANIC-DEPRESSIVE PSYCHOSIS IN THE LIGHT OF FOLLOW-UP STUDIES
Abstract
Many cases which were originally diagnosed as manic-depressives were subsequently reclassified as schizophrenia.
Review of New York State and Federal statistics for other states show:
(a) Marked fluctuation in the number of manic-depressives as compared with dementia præcox and in relation to total admissions.
A complete reversal of the general trend in some states.
Special case studies reveal that errors in diagnosis result from the failure to apply the established criteria of symptomatology.
A need for periodic reconsideration of diagnosis is indicated.
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