Frequency of Iatrogenic Deaths and Serious Harm in UK Psychiatric Practice

Abstract Iatrogenic harm refers to injury, illness, or death caused by medical intervention itself rather than the underlying condition. In psychiatric practice, iatrogenic outcomes may arise from pharmacological treatment, inpatient containment practices (such as restraint or seclusion), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), or failures of care, including misdiagnosis and neglect. This report synthesises available UK evidence from..

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Stendhal Syndrome

Stendhal Syndrome, also known as Stendhal's syndrome, is a rare and intriguing neurological disorder that causes an individual to experience physical and emotional distress upon viewing art or other beautiful objects. The condition is named after the French author Stendhal, who wrote about his own experiences with the disorder in his 1817 book, "Naples and..

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Capgras Syndrome

Capgras syndrome, also known as Capgras delusion, is a rare and fascinating neurological disorder in which a person believes that a loved one, usually a spouse or parent, has been replaced by an identical imposter. This belief is often accompanied by feelings of anger, suspicion, and mistrust toward the imposter. The exact cause of Capgras..

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Shared Delusions: Folie à deux

Folie à deux, also known as shared psychosis or induced delusional disorder, is a rare psychological phenomenon where two individuals share the same delusional beliefs. One person, known as the "primary case", has a pre-existing psychiatric condition that causes them to have delusions, while the other person, known as the "secondary case", develops similar delusions..

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