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Can an experienced mental health worker distinguish between schizophrenia and other illnesses?

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Can an experienced mental health worker distinguish between schizophrenia and other illnesses?

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Not with one mental status exam. Studies indicate that despite the folklore to the contrary, the ability to diagnosis schizophrenia from a single interview (without a past history and family history) is no better than chance.