Morbid Jealousy Flashcards
1
Q
First step
A
Check history of alleged assault and circumstances leading to event
2
Q
Second step
A
Assess evidence for belief of wife’s infidelity
E.g Searching in diaries, Handbags, Smells of perfumes, Aftershaves etc
3
Q
Third step
A
Assessment of strength of beliefs, degree of conviction and other abnormal beliefs (The
partner plotting against the patient, Trying to poison him etc
4
Q
Risk assessment fourth step)
A
Risk to self, wife and third party, Risk to children, Hx of violent behaviour or aggression, Recent/active threat, Stalking, harassing, carrying a weapon
5
Q
Fifth step
A
Screening other psychotic Sx-other delusions &Hallucinations, mood symptoms
6
Q
Sixth step
A
Co-morbidity: Alcohol & substance misuse, Sexual problems, marital problems and
paranoid personality traits
