Ask for clarification of any unclear terminology, be genuinely curious, ask clearly about physical symptoms
Know patient may underreport symptoms due to desire to end social interaction with you
Referral for outpatient psychiatric treatment, which can include psychotherapy, antidepressants, anti-psychotics and anti-anxiety medications
Paranoid personality disorder
Other mental disorders with psychotic symptoms
Histrionic personality disorder
Personality change due to another medical condition
Dependent personality disorder
Substance use disorders
Borderline personality disorder
Paranoid traits associated with other physical handicaps