Angulo CR, Umaña ÁA, Arguedas GE

Language: Spanish
References: 9
Page: 377-381
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ABSTRACT

The high prevalence of psychosis in the elderly and the severity of its symptoms highline the importance of the assessment of the different types of psychosis related pathologies and the therapeutic choices. This review includes two articles, wich pretends to serve as a guide for diagnosis and treatment of these pathologies.

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