Trauma and Psychiatry
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Medical Education
Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder and Trauma: Why the Positive Exam Matters More Than the Story
A history of childhood neglect or a later traumatic event can shape formulation, but it does not establish functional neurological symptom disorder. Learn how to separate diagnostic criteria from contextual risk and assess PTSD or dissociation without turning trauma into a diagnostic shortcut.