1 Schizophrenia and OCD : comparative characteristics

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  • Michael Poyurovsky
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According to contemporary psychiatric nomenclature, schizophrenia and obsessive– compulsive disorder (OCD) are distinct nosological entities characterized by non-overlapping diagnostic criteria; they have distinct clinical presentations, treatment, and prognoses. Despite these differences schizophrenia and OCD share some demographic and clinical characteristics, certain aspects of pathophysiology, and treatment strategies (Table 1.1).

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تاریخ انتشار 2013