Fregoli Syndrome: An Underrecognized Risk Factor for Aggression in Treatment Settings

Fregoli syndrome (FS) is commonly associated with verbal threats and aggressive behavior. We present a case of Fregoli syndrome leading to an assault. We discuss the possible underdiagnosis of FS, associated risk for aggression, and strategies to reduce that risk.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ashraf, Nauman, Antonius, Daniel, Sinkman, Arthur, Kleinhaus, Karine, Malaspina, Dolores
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2011
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3420669/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22937404
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/351824
Descripción
Sumario:Fregoli syndrome (FS) is commonly associated with verbal threats and aggressive behavior. We present a case of Fregoli syndrome leading to an assault. We discuss the possible underdiagnosis of FS, associated risk for aggression, and strategies to reduce that risk.

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