The effect of well-meaning advice on the ill or disabled


	The effect of well-meaning advice on the ill or disabled

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8-14-2008 7:56 PM

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A very vigorous (and long) post about the effect of the constant stream of 'good' advice offered to people who are ill or disabled.

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