Books Quote by Charles Gilman
““He scanned the page looking for an entry that read, "Help! I'm Almost Thirteen Years Old and I Still Have the Muscles of a Third-Grader!" but apparently Robert's condition was so freakish and rare, the authors of the book didn't even bother to include it.””
About This Quote
Rare medical conditions can be so obscure that they are omitted from typical references.
In simple terms: Some rare conditions are left out of books.
Check multiple sources for rare cases.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- patient advocacy
- medical education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take when information is missing?
- How do you verify rare condition details?
Limited data may hinder accurate diagnosis.