Sage Neuroscience and Neurology
JCN: Neurology in Film
Apr 6, 2023
Dr. Arpita Lakhotia, pediatric neurologist, and Eelco Wijdicks, neurologist at Mayo Clinic, discuss the portrayal of neurology in movies, highlighting films like 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' and 'Awakenings'. They explore themes of advocacy for better medical care, the impact on families' approach to treatment, and the influence on medical students' perspectives. Neuro-cinema is also discussed in the context of medical education.
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- Some neurology movies focus on protagonists fighting against the medical establishment to obtain the right care for their loved ones with neurological disorders.
- Other neurology movies provide insight into the experiences and challenges faced by individuals affected by neurological disorders, either as patients themselves or as caregivers.
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Movies with caregiver fighting against medical establishment
One common theme in neurology movies is the portrayal of a protagonist who has a loved one with a neurological disorder. These movies often center around the protagonist's fight against the medical establishment to obtain the right care and treatment for their loved one. For example, the movie 'First Do No Harm' explores the journey of a parent advocating for ketogenic diet as a treatment for their child with refractory epilepsy. 'Extraordinary Measures' is another film based on a true story, depicting a family's search for a treatment for their child with Pompe disease. The movie 'Lorenzo's Oil' follows a family's quest to find a treatment for their child with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy.
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