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Schizophrenia Evaluation
The evaluation of schizophrenia begins with a history and physical exam, as well as a psychiatric evaluation. Images

Physical exam schizophrenia is usually normal. A psychiatric evaluation is usually all that is necessary to diagnose schizophrenia.

Other tests to evaluate schizophrenia include:
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Last Updated: Aug 12, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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