Epilepsy
Sir. Undoubtedly Mr Beeston knows much more than I do about the unfortunate epileptics whom he serves; and I take his word for it. Otherwise it would be hard to believe that epilepsy is still regarded as a reproach and disgrace to the sufferer—even today, when alcoholism and sexual perversion and felony itself are recognised as diseases rather than crimes. But I know it is true; I think that many people in their minds confuse epilepsy with rabies. Epilepsy is in no way infectious or contagious, and is in no way dangerous to anyone but the sufferer himself. I do not know' quite what one can do to help them; but Mr Beeston has only to call on me for any job of work that I can do. I wonder if mine is the only response to his appeal that .he will get?—Yours, etc., WILLIAM J. LAING. June 7, 1962.
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Press, Volume CI, Issue 29843, 8 June 1962, Page 3
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