DR. IMPOSSIBLE

The woman's incorrect perception of her disease had paralyzed her ability to get better, and Pascual knew that even if he had the correct diagnosis and treatment, it would make no difference if she misunderstood what the future held for her. Pascual says that all the scans and tests and medicat...

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Published inD (Dallas. 1978) Vol. 46; no. 10; pp. 125 - 129
Main Author Maddox, Will
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Dallas D Magazine 01.10.2019
Subjects
Brain diseases
Cerebral palsy
Illnesses
Language
Patients
Philosophers
Philosophy
Physicians
Surgery
Texas
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Summary:The woman's incorrect perception of her disease had paralyzed her ability to get better, and Pascual knew that even if he had the correct diagnosis and treatment, it would make no difference if she misunderstood what the future held for her. Pascual says that all the scans and tests and medications in the world won't make a difference until the physician can find the meaning behind the patient's words and lead her to a better understanding of her disease. The family went in search of someone who could tell them what was wrong with their little girl, receiving diagnoses that ranged from nerve damage to lead poisoning. Symptoms include delayed speech, abnormal intellectual development, a lack of coordination, and muscle stiffness in addition to frequent seizures, though it isn't fatal.
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ISSN:0164-8292