Awakenings (1990): The epidemic of children who fell asleep

Awakenings (1990): The epidemic of children who fell asleep

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The film Awakenings is testimony to the dream of a neurologist Bertazzoni P755CMODGNE 75cm Modern Series 5 Burner Gas On Glass Hob BLACK who transiently gave back “freedom” to his post-encephalitis patients, paralyzed by Parkinson’s disease for decades, treating them with what was considered a miracle drug: L-dopa.These awakenings opened his eyes to the tragedy: the passage of time that not all of the patients could admit to having lost.The dichotomy between the benefits and adverse side effects, however evident Beauty Tool they seem, is a difficult area in the doctor-patient relationship.Both must accept the reality of the situation.

The film is indeed a masterful depiction of medical ethics and of the value of existence..