Communicating the Diagnosis
Key Articles
Explanation as treatment for functional neurologic disorders
Stone J, Carson A, Hallett M. Explanation as treatment for functional neurologic disorders. Handb Clin Neurol. 2016;139:543-553.
Chapter 19: Communication Challenges in Functional Movement Disorder
Baslet G, Dworetzky BA. Chapter 19: Communication Challenges in Functional Movement Disorder. In: LaFaver K, Maurer CW, Nicholson TR, Perez DL, eds. Functional Movement Disorder: An Interdisciplinary Case-Based Approach. Springer Nature; 2022.
Explaining functional disorders in the neurology clinic: a photo story
Carson A, Lehn A, Ludwig L, et al. Explaining functional disorders in the neurology clinic: a photo story. Pract Neurol. 2016 Feb;16(1):56-61.
Acceptability and effectiveness of a strategy for the communication of the diagnosis of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures
Hall-Patch L, Brown R, House A, et al. Acceptability and effectiveness of a strategy for the communication of the diagnosis of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures. Epilepsia. 2010;51(1):70-78.
open access
How Do I Explain the Diagnosis of Functional Movement Disorder to a Patient?
Stone J, Hoeritzauer I. How Do I Explain the Diagnosis of Functional Movement Disorder to a Patient? Mov Disord Clin Pract. 2019 Jun 20;6(5):419.
open access
Dissociative (non-epileptic) seizures: tackling common challenges after the diagnosis
Reuber M. Dissociative (non-epileptic) seizures: tackling common challenges after the diagnosis. Pract Neurol. 2019 Aug;19(4):332-341.
Recorded Lectures
The Consultation as Treatment
Jon Stone - FNDS2018
Sharing the Diagnosis of FND
Jon Stone - Webinar