Walter B. The Most Fascinating Case of the Neurologist, Oliver Sacks

  Walter B was one of the last patients to be seen by the famous neurologist, Oliver Sacks. Information about his case was published after Sack’s death. It attracted a great deal of attention. That’s because it clearly illustrated the effects that certain neurological conditions can have on behavior. In fact, the Walter B. case demonstrated that a lot remains to be done in order to achieve a general understanding of certain brain disorders. Because, in some circumstances, the brain has deficiencies or problems that lead to problem behaviors. Naturally, this is beyond the control of the patient concerned. Fortunately,…