Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole

In "Tell the Doctor Where It Hurts," Dr. Allan H. Ropper explores the complexities of diagnosing and treating neurological disorders, where patients face bewildering challenges that blur the lines between mind and body. Through vivid case studies—including a figure skater facing a time-bomb-like condition and a mother grappling with ALS—listeners are taken into the depths of medical dilemmas and moral questions. Together with a colleague, Dr. Ropper not only addresses the intricacies of brain disease but also reflects on how to prepare future clinicians for these profound encounters.