Doctors May Misread Expressions When Seeing A Parkinson's Patient

When Parkinson's disease affects patients' expressions, it can be hard for doctors to assess them. Cultural and and gender stereotypes can further complicate the judgment. Read More...

Read the complete post at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/07/08/137704027/doctors-may-misread-expressions-when-seeing-a-parkinsons-patient?ft=1&f=103537970


Posted Jul 08 2011, 02:11 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog