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couchasianktina t1_is4laxz wrote

Can someone better explain the position of the medical ethicists? In a world where nobody would take them seriously, I can see how information like that could be confusing and difficult to deal with.... But hasn't this woman demonstrated enough accuracy that some doctor(s) would believe her and be able to counsel these potential patients by her referral? Especially since (if I'm reading the article correctly) early-stage treatment are mild lifestyle modifications and not invasive procedures?

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random_shitter t1_is4rbjv wrote

My amateur 2 cents: in theory you're probably right, in practice... I'd imagine a calm, peaceful reaction is not guaranteed if somebody randomly comes walking up to someone to give them an out-of-the-blue lifechanging diagnosis which has a large rizsk of not be getting serious, either by the person or their doctor.

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[deleted] t1_is55kc8 wrote

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random_shitter t1_is5nbdo wrote

Yeah, well, there may be a perceived difference between going to a doctor and walking down aisle 4.

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Paolo2ss t1_is5m54s wrote

The doctors 100% believe her. Just in the same way that diabetes urine has a certain small, this woman proved that this sickness also has a certain smell.

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ParkieDude t1_is78wgm wrote

Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease is typically after the person knows "something isn't right" but tries to find out what it is.

A few, upon diagnosis, go into deep despair and do not recover.

Most live in denial for a few years.

Others are "OK, what should I do now."

The last thing anyone wants is a random stranger walking up to them and telling them.

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