Question
A 58-year-old patient has been experiencing auditory hallucinations, mutism, and delusions since the age of 23. Symptoms have worsened since 2005, and the patient has been continuously hospitalized for treatment. The patient wants to inquire whether the genetic aspect of schizophrenia can be detected through testing.
Answer
Schizophrenia generally does not inherit to offspring, so there is no need for genetic testing. Typically, provincial hospitals can provide the relevant medical services.