12.57 Female, Single, Over 65 yrs, Psychopathic personality, March 1946
Scope and Contents
"Shortly after admission patient developed delusions of suspicion against the Governor and Matron. She became unmanageable and had to be certified. She has no insight. When admitted to CRI tells a woeful tale of imaginary ill treatment at the Poorhouse. Everyone seemed to bear her a grudge; she was quite innocent. She admits throwing a chair at the Matron. She is very self-possessed and very talkative. Diagnosis: Psychopathic personality of the paranoid type."
Dates
- Other: March 1946
Creator
- From the Series: Mayer-Gross, Wilhelm, Dr (Psychiatrist) (Person)
- From the Series: Brown, Marjorie Alice, 1907-1964 (Director, Department of Social Studies) (Person)
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Full Extent
4 Sheets
Language of Materials
English
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