Medical and Psychiatric Care Preceding the First Psychotic Disorder Diagnosis

ConclusionsIn this insured population of Massachusetts residents with a new psychotic disorder diagnosis, nearly all had some healthcare utilization, visits for injury or trauma were common, and nearly half filled an antipsychotic medication in the preceding 48 months. These patterns of care could represent either pre-disease signals, delays, or both in receiving a formal diagnosis.
Source: Schizophrenia Bulletin - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research