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Psychological needs 1: Fostering hope

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John is a 46 year old man who initially complained of increasing weakness in his legs.  As he was an anxious man, this was at first put down to stress.  When the weakness worsens, however, the suspicion turns to motor neurone disease. 

He is married with two teenage children.  He suspects he has a serious illness and comes to see you for reassurance.