ABSTRACT

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges in the treatment of patients with psychotic symptoms. Clinicians have expressed concern in treating patients exhibiting psychotic symptoms who may be infected with COVID-19, fearing that patients may not adhere with practices intended to mitigate viral spread. In our experience with treating adolescents and adults with psychotic symptoms during this pandemic, the vast majority of patients have demonstrated acceptance of and adherence to preventative measures. We would urge our colleagues to continue practices aimed at mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in spite of concerns that might exist when treating patients with psychotic symptoms.

摘要

在患有精神病症状的患者的治疗中，COVID-19大流行提出了独特的挑战。临床医生对治疗表现出可能被COVID-19感染的精神病症状的患者表示担忧，担心患者可能不会遵循旨在减轻病毒传播的措施。根据我们在这种大流行期间治疗患有精神病症状的青少年和成人的经验，绝大多数患者表现出对预防措施的接受和坚持。我们将敦促我们的同事继续采取旨在减轻COVID-19传播的措施，尽管在治疗患有精神病症状的患者时可能会存在担忧。