Awakenings

408 pages

English language

Published by Vintage Books.

OCLC Number:
41096302

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Describes the author's work with institutionalized patients at Mount Carmel Hospital and the dramatic effects of the drug L-DOPA on twenty patients suffering from encephalitic Parkinsonism.

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Another great book of medical and life anecdotes, questioning our perception of time and quality of life. The stories were moving, both in a sadening and joyous way. Lay people might need to look up some terminology, but all in all I think it's written wonderfully and insightful. The openness and compassion of Oliver Sacks is palpable.

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Subjects

  • Case studies
  • Complications
  • Epidemic encephalitis
  • Postencephalitic Parkinson's disease
  • Therapeutic use
  • Dopa