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In reply to the discussion: Snowden (who really does, apparently, have epilepsy) helps an epileptic. [View all]nenagh
(1,925 posts)in Ontario. We treated our patients with compassion and did not gossip about their condition. Their medical treatment and possible side effects was confidential information between the individual and his or her physician.
I have great sympathy for and appreciation of any person with any illness including any mental illness.
The concept of using Googled medical information to tar and feather Edward Snowden or any other person is contemptible, in my opinion.
In addition, I find it offensive that electroshock therapy was brought into the discussion because it is a frightening concept to many people... who already may have a negative concept of mental illness.
My anger is due to the unprofessional nature of this discussion and the attempt to further smear another human being.