Students perceive that the neural sciences and clinical neurology are overly complex, and many of these students develop a syndrome that I shall call "neurophobia".
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Neurophobia
//ˌnʊroʊˈfoʊbiə//
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Neurophobia is a term coined to describe the fear of neurology reported by medical students. It is now increasingly recognised as a barrier to effective neurological education.
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The findings highlight a significant prevalence of neurophobia among both groups, indicating the need for more effective neurology teaching methods.
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