3.16 Female, Married, 55-64 yrs, Schizophrenia, June 1947
Scope and Contents
"Occupation: House Duties. Husband was killed in action in last war. Rate-aided patient. P[atien]t has two children, both illegitimate. Admitted to CRI. Has built up a delusional system about a legacy. Auditory hallucinations leading to her wandering from her house in night attire. Delusions of persecution. Thinks her neighbours are trying to get money which is legally hers. Diagnosis: Paraphrenia with delusions of persecution and auditory hallucinations. Son works on railway. Daughter works as a maid. [Male informant] thinks this woman should not have been certified. PC says she is all right now. Second husband alive. Very remote home."
Dates
- Other: June 1947
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Extent
2 Sheets
Creator
- From the Series: Mayer-Gross, Wilhelm, Dr (Psychiatrist) (Person)
- From the Series: Brown, Marjorie Alice, 1907-1964 (Director, Department of Social Studies) (Person)
Repository Details
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