“…sense of relief from the violence (Reid & Balis, 1987). For a more detailed exposition of an approach to diagnosis and management of patients with such outbursts, see Stowe (1994). PAST MEDICAL AND NEUROPSYCHIATRIC HISTORY (PMHx) The patient is routinely questioned about any major prior illnesses, hospitalizations, and surgical procedures (including problems in the postoperative period) and psychiatric treatment.…”