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Delusions

Delusions are firmly held but false beliefs. The most common delusion people have is that someone is trying to steal from them.

Current as of: June 16, 2021

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review:Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & David Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine & Christine R. Maldonado PhD - Behavioral Health

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