Table 4.
Most important interactional, topical, and linguistic differential diagnostic features.
| Feature | Epilepsy | PNESs |
|---|---|---|
| Subjective seizure symptoms | Volunteered, detailed | Avoided, no detail (“detailing block”) |
| Formulation work | Extensive | Practically absent |
| Focus on seizure symptoms | Volunteered, easily maintained |
Resisted (“focussing resistance”) |
| Gaps in consciousness | Exact description | Little description |