Reflection Questions
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What is the basic principle of the Monro-Kellie doctrine and why is it important?
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A multiple sclerosis patient is thrilled because their symptoms have disappeared, and they declare themselves cured. But MS cannot be cured. How would you explain to the patient what they are experiencing?
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A patient appears anxious, confused, and scared, and they have lost control of their bladder and bowel. They also have a headache and muscle weakness, but they cannot remember anything from earlier in the day. What is likely going on with this patient?
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A patient is frustrated because they cannot function normally and are confident that they have fibromyalgia. They want to begin treatment. But their doctor will not diagnose their condition as fibromyalgia because the symptoms have been ongoing for six weeks and affect only the patient’s neck and shoulders. Why is the doctor unwilling to diagnose the patient’s condition as fibromyalgia?