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Episode 5 53 min

Anosognosia and the LEAP Approach with Dr. Xavier Amador

Guest Dr. Xavier Amador, founder of the LEAP Institute and originator of the LEAP® method, explains anosognosia as a brain-based symptom, not denial, and discusses the ethics of involuntary treatment.

With Dr. Xavier Amador

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Episode 5 53 min

Anosognosia and the LEAP Approach with Dr. Xavier Amador

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In this episode

The Docs’ first guest episode. Dr. Xavier Amador, founder of the LEAP Institute and originator of the LEAP® method, joins Docs Tracey and Paul.

  • Anosognosia: a brain-based symptom, not denial
  • The LEAP® approach
  • The ethics of involuntary treatment

Guests

  • Dr. Xavier Amador

    Founder of the LEAP Institute and originator of the LEAP® method

A written transcript for this episode hasn't been published yet.

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