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Psychosis is a condition broadly defined as a loss of touch with reality. Its presentation includes hallucinations, delusions and disorganization of thought and behavior. Most clinicians will encounter patients with psychosis, so it is important to be familiar with the workup and acute management of this disorder. Psychosis can be related to psychiatric conditions such as mood or psychotic disorders, or nonpsychiatric conditions such as general medical conditions and intoxication or withdrawal states.
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Kieltyka, C.A., Nordstrom, K.D. (2018). Psychosis. In: Nordstrom, K., Wilson, M. (eds) Quick Guide to Psychiatric Emergencies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58260-3_10
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