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paranoid personality disorder
Clinical manifestations:
- features must be present since young adulthood to meet criteria for personality disorder [2
- pervasive suspicions of other's motives
- irritablity & hostility
- elderly: episodes of paranoid psychosis, agitation & hostility
Management:
- assess for & treat comorbid psychosis
- do not force social interactions
- offer support & problem-solving assistance
- do not challenge paranoid ideation
- solicit & empathize with emotions, turmoil, fear
Related
paranoia
General
cluster A personality disorder
References
- Geriatric Review Syllabus, 7th edition
Parada JT et al (eds)
American Geriatrics Society, 2010
- Geriatric Review Syllabus, 11th edition (GRS11)
Harper GM, Lyons WL, Potter JF (eds)
American Geriatrics Society, 2022