How Can Medical Diagnosis Get Us Wrong? - With Jules Montague

Explore the complex and often problematic nature of medical diagnosis in this thought-provoking talk by former consultant neurologist Jules Montague. Delve into real-life patient stories that highlight how diagnoses can be influenced by cultural biases, pharmaceutical interests, and even law enforcement agendas. Examine historical misconceptions in medicine, including Victorian-era diagnoses and the pathologization of homosexuality. Investigate the racial disparities in mental health diagnoses, particularly in cases of cannabis psychosis. Uncover the controversial use of "excited delirium" as a diagnosis and its recent rebranding. Through these compelling examples, gain insight into the potential for misdiagnosis and its far-reaching consequences on individuals and society.