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Functional neurological disorder is a feminist issue.

Authors :
McLoughlin C
Hoeritzauer I
Cabreira V
Aybek S
Adams C
Alty J
Ball HA
Baker J
Bullock K
Burness C
Dworetzky BA
Finkelstein S
Garcin B
Gelauff J
Goldstein LH
Jordbru A
Huys AM
Laffan A
Lidstone SC
Linden SC
Ludwig L
Maggio J
Morgante F
Mallam E
Nicholson C
O'Neal M
O'Sullivan S
Pareés I
Petrochilos P
Pick S
Phillips W
Roelofs K
Newby R
Stanton B
Gray C
Joyce EM
Tijssen MA
Chalder T
McCormick M
Gardiner P
Bègue I
Tuttle MC
Williams I
McRae S
Voon V
McWhirter L
Source :
Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry [J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry] 2023 Oct; Vol. 94 (10), pp. 855-862. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Mar 28.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a common and disabling disorder, often misunderstood by clinicians. Although viewed sceptically by some, FND is a diagnosis that can be made accurately, based on positive clinical signs, with clinical features that have remained stable for over 100 years. Despite some progress in the last decade, people with FND continue to suffer subtle and overt forms of discrimination by clinicians, researchers and the public. There is abundant evidence that disorders perceived as primarily affecting women are neglected in healthcare and medical research, and the course of FND mirrors this neglect. We outline the reasons why FND is a feminist issue, incorporating historical and contemporary clinical, research and social perspectives. We call for parity for FND in medical education, research and clinical service development so that people affected by FND can receive the care they need.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.<br /> (© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2023. Re-use permitted under CC BY. Published by BMJ.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1468-330X
Volume :
94
Issue :
10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36977553
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/jnnp-2022-330192