When Thumbs Up Is No Comfort

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 11:49 in Psychology & Sociology

As public figures are stricken with harrowing illness, the images of them as upbeat have almost become routine, and whether such images inspire patients or reinforce unrealistic expectations remains an open question.

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