--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I have no problem with not understanding…" description: "\"“I have no problem with not understanding the exact mechanism of the symptoms of CFS…I do have a problem with the lack of respect given patients with p..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/40d/david-s-bell-99686_cfs_i-have-no-problem-with-not-understanding_2990429.jpg" --- # I have no problem with not understanding the exact… ![“I have no problem with not understanding the exact mechanism of the symptoms of CFS…I do have a problem with the lack of respect given patients with poorly understood neurological disease.” quote by David S. 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Key Takeaway Advocate for understanding and respect. Themes health neurology stigma empathy advocacy Mood compassionate advocational Type Cfs:1 Chronic-fatigue-syndrome:1 Fatigue:0 Lack of respect:1 Me-cfs:0 Myalgic-encephalomyelitis:0 Neurological:0 Patience:0 Respect:1 Problem Understanding:0 Symptoms Cfs:0 Understood Neurological:0 Cfs Problem:0 When to use this quote - clinical practice - patient support groups - public health policy - education campaigns - media representation Key Concepts chronic illness patient rights medical ethics Questions to Reflect On - How can we improve respect for CFS patients? - What education reduces stigma? 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