Ted Freeman and the battle for the injured brain : a case history of professional prejudice /

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This book recounts some experiences of young Australians with catastrophic brain injuries, their families and the medical system which they encountered. Whilst most of the events described occurred two to three decades ago they raise questions relevant to contemporary medical practice. The patients...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: McCullagh, P. J. (Peter John) (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Acton, A.C.T. : Australian National University E Press, [2013]
Subjects:
Freeman, E. A. > (Edward Alan)
Freeman, E. A > (Edward Alan)
Coma > Treatment.
Coma > Patients > Rehabilitation.
Brain damage > Treatment.
Brain damage > Patients > Rehabilitation.
Brain > Treatment.
Brain > Wounds and injuries > Rehabilitation.
Prejudices.
Prognosis.
Brain Damage, Chronic > rehabilitation
Caregivers
Delivery of Health Care > organization & administration
Prejudice
Prognosis
Coma > Traitement.
Cerveau > Lésions et blessures > Traitement.
Cerveau > Traitement.
Préjugés.
Pronostics (Pathologie)
Medicine.
Clinical and internal medicine.
Neurology and clinical neurophysiology.
Medicine: general issues.
Medical profession.
Medical ethics and professional conduct.
Doctor/patient relationship.
MEDICAL > Ethics.
Prejudices
Brain damage > Patients > Rehabilitation
Brain damage > Treatment
Brain > Wounds and injuries > Rehabilitation
Coma > Treatment
Australia
Medical history
Doctor-patient relations
Case Reports
Case studies.
Études de cas.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The origins of a commitment
  • Misdiagnosis: patient's stories
  • Families: no easy way forward
  • Emergence from coma after brain injury: Freeman's contribution
  • What future after emergence?
  • Trials and tribulations
  • Concerted opposition in Australia
  • International support forthcoming
  • Some conclusions.

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