Conversion Disorder

Acceptability at Recruitment

QUALIFIED

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

QUALIFIED

Individual at Risk

Donor

Explanation of Condition

Neurotic disorder marked by the appearance of physical symptoms such as partial loss of muscle function without physical cause, but in the presence of psychological conflict, e.g. blindness, numbness, paralysis and fits without a neurological cause. Formerly known as 'hysteria'.

Guidance

Acceptable if fully recovered.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Hysteria

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012