Memories aren't made of this: amnesia at the movies

AUTOR(ES)

Baxendale, Sallie

FONTE

BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.

RESUMO

Most amnesic conditions in films bear little relation to reality. Since movies both inform and reflect public opinion, doctors should be aware of the prevalent myths about amnesia. This could be invaluable when informing patients and their relatives of a diagnosis of an amnesic condition and its likely prognosis

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