Abstract
Objective: There is an extensive corpus of knowledge about how misinformation may distort autobiographical memories. A diagnostic error can be conceptualised as a form of misinformation. Methods: The authors discuss the case of a 58-year-old woman who was given a misdiagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Results: The patient was deeply convinced that the diagnosis was correct, even when she was confronted with contradictory evidence. Conclusion: A diagnosis is not a neutral piece of information. It profoundly affects the lives of patients. The consequences of a misdiagnosis may be similar to persistent false memories. © 2011 John Wiley & Sons A/S.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 60-62 |
| Journal | Acta neuropsychiatrica |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
