On Blindness and Blind Spots

Ruth Kannai; Aya Alon

doi:10.1370/afm.2268

On Blindness and Blind Spots

Ruth Kannai
, Aya Alon

Division of Community Health

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Abstract

This story is a reflection on the evolving relationship of a family physician with a patient suffering from a severe conversion disorder, expressed inter alia through "blindness." The narrative follows our journey as I attempt to unravel the meaning of the symptoms as a metaphoric expression of her agony. Eventually, I conclude that clinicians at times also may have a "blind spot" that prevents us from entirely grasping patients' complex inner struggles.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	364-366
Number of pages	3
Journal	Annals of Family Medicine
Volume	16
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.2268
State	Published - 1 Jul 2018

Keywords

blindness
conversion disorder
mind-body connection
trauma

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Family Practice

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