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Schizophrenia, an often misunderstood disease, is usually interpreted by those not familiar with it as Multiple Personality Disorder, but this is not so. While a person afflicted with schizophrenia may also suffer from multiple personality disorder, it is not the rule of thumb. Unfortunately, due to lack of support from family or friends, many schizophrenics go without proper treatment, and may wind up homeless. This paper will discuss procedures doctors follow when diagnosing the disease, treatment and control of the disease, and finally some of the legal and ethical concerns surrounding those who suffer from schizophrenia. To start with since there is nothing that can be measured to diagnose schizophrenia, and many of its symptoms are shared by other diseases, what schizophrenia is or is not can not be decided on. Psychiatrist developed a list of symptoms, which occur very rarely in diseases other than schizophrenia. From these symptoms, schizophrenia is divided into four sub-types determined by which symptoms are most prevalent The four sub-types are paranoid, hebephrenic, catatonic, and finally simple. Paranoid schizophrenics often suffer from either delusions, hallucinations, or both, of a persecutory content. Hebephrenic schizophrenia is characterized by inappropriate emotions, disorganized thinking, and extreme social impairment. Catatonic schizophrenics often suffer from rigidity, stupor, and often mutism. The final form of schizophrenia, simple schizophrenia, lacks developed hallucinations or delusion. It is accompanied by an overwhelming loss of interest and initiative. It is understood that occasionally schizophrenia runs in family, although it's not well understood how. It is known that the close relatives (parents, siblings) of those with schizophrenia, have a greater chance of developing symptoms, compared to the general population.
Approximate Word count = 1051
Approximate Pages = 4.2
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