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Original Article

The Use of the Self-Portrait Method in the Evaluation of Hemiplegic Patients

Authors: PHILIP BACH, MD, H. W. TRACY, MD, JANET HUSTON, RN

Abstract

This method of self-evaluation has a high degree of correlation with the ultimate recovery of function in a hemiplegic patient. It may prognosticate whether the patient will be dependent or independent.

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