gentleman with acute onset hallucinations and delusions

ABSTRACT

Acute psychotic disorders with a remitting course have a long history. The diagnosis of "Brief Psychotic disorder" is based on DSM IV criteria. Relatively low doses of antipsychotic drugs lead to significant symptom amelioration. Generally, brief psychotic disorder has a good prognosis and runs its course in less than a month. A good prognosis is usually associated with sudden onset, short duration of symptoms, and good premorbid adjustment