September 15, 2017 | View Online | Psychiatric News

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

A 19-year-old patient begins treatment following his first episode of psychosis. His parents ask about their son’s long-term prognosis. Which of the following prognostic statements about this patient would be most accurate?

A. Most patients achieve sustained recovery.

B. Two-thirds of patients have a good outcome with only mild symptoms.

C. Half of patients achieve sustained recovery.

D. One in five patients achieves sustained recovery.

E. Most patients never recover.

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