Changing the term for "epilepsy" in Malaysia: Why and how? Dr. Chong Tin Tan
Description
Some historic names for epilepsy have been derogatory and stigmatizing. An older term for “epilepsy” in Malay means “mad pig disease.” Neurologists in Malaysia collaborated to change the word to a medically accurate term. Sharp Waves spoke with Dr. Chong Tin Tan about the origins of the older term and how the new term was introduced.
Resources:
Name of epilepsy: Does it matter? - 2012 - Neurology Asia
Announcement of a new Chinese name for epilepsy - Lau - 2011 - Epilepsia
Renaming Korean epilepsy: Where are we? - Epilepsy & Behavior
Overcoming the stigma of epilepsy in Asia // International League Against Epilepsy
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