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P H Salmons, D J Clarke

    Psychiatry
    |February 1, 1987
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    This case study highlights a patient’s unusual belief in intercourse with the Devil, a historical indicator of witchcraft. This psychiatric presentation poses a unique diagnostic challenge, differing from past interpretations of such experiences.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Medical History
    • Religious Studies

    Background:

    • Historically, beliefs of intercourse with the Devil were considered evidence of witchcraft.
    • Physicians' judgments were historically used to diagnose witchcraft.
    • The patient's belief, shared by her minister, presents a diagnostic dilemma.