The Arc de Siècle: functional neurological disorder during the 'forgotten' years of the 20th century

Using archived records, plus oral histories from retired neurologists, Fend et al. examine attitudes to functional neurological disorders in the mid-20th century. While frequently scathing in their correspondence, most neurologists of the time adopted a pragmatic approach with many referring patient...

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Published in:Brain (London, England : 1878) England : 1878), 2020-04, Vol.143 (4), p.1278-1284
Main Authors: Fend, Max, Williams, Louise, Carson, Alan J, Stone, Jon
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Using archived records, plus oral histories from retired neurologists, Fend et al. examine attitudes to functional neurological disorders in the mid-20th century. While frequently scathing in their correspondence, most neurologists of the time adopted a pragmatic approach with many referring patients to psychiatrists.
ISSN:0006-8950
1460-2156
DOI:10.1093/brain/awaa037