Undergoing brain surgery herself made Dr. Mary Zupanc a better, more sensitive clinician when working with epilepsy patients, the CHOC neurologist writes in The New York Times’ Well Blog.
Following a late-night seizure and months of seemingly unrelated symptoms, Dr. Zupanc was diagnosed with a bifrontal meningioma in early 2014.
The questions and fear surrounding her subsequent surgery, as well as the recovery process, have clarified Dr. Zupanc’s understanding of the patient and family experience, she writes.
In The New York Times column, Dr. Zupanc tells her story and explains how becoming a patient herself has changed her practice and how she works with patients and families. Read the column to learn more.
