Living with Tourette’s

Synopsis

Examines Tourette’s syndrome, a brain disorder characterised by muscular and vocal tics as well as obsessive behaviours. Looks at the difficulty of diagnosing the condition, and the imperfect understanding of its precise biochemical basis. Explores the challenges for doctors and researchers, and above all for the sufferers. Discusses the importance of understanding the interactions between the genetic, neurological, psychological and sociological aspects of the illness.

Series

Picture of Health, A 2

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1992

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

brain disorders; neurological disorders; Tourette’s syndrome

Credits

Producer

Rissa de la Paz

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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