Title of article :
Stigma as a Barrier in the Emergency Section for a Patient with Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
Elyasi ، Forouzan Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute, School of Medicine - Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences , Fazlali ، Mohsen Department of Psychology - Islamic Azad University, Sari Branch , Hosseininejad ، Mohammad Department of Emergency Medicine - Imam Khomeini Hospital - Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Introduction: Stigma is defined as a set of negative attitudes and beliefs toward specific conditions, such as mental disorders. Mental disorders are among the most stigmatizing conditions throughout the world. In general, the principle of stigma involves the physical health of the patients with mental conditions.Case: In this article, we presented the case of a 28-year-old single, male patient with paranoid schizophrenia and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Stigma was a significant barrier in the emergency sections of the psychiatric and general hospitals.Conclusion: According to the results, the curricula of health education must be revised in undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Keywords :
Emergency , Neuroleptic malignant syndrome , Schizophrenia , Stigma
Journal title :
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Journal title :
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
