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“Perceived Intention”—Motor intention perceived as movement despite paralysis and retained insight

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  1. Department of Neurology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Neurosciences, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK

    Anne-Catherine M. L. Huys

  2. Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London, London, UK

    Patrick Haggard

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Anne-Catherine Huys conceptualised this article following clinical contact with the patient and wrote the first draft and subsequent versions. Patrick Haggard critically reviewed and edited the paper.

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Huys, AC.M.L., Haggard, P. “Perceived Intention”—Motor intention perceived as movement despite paralysis and retained insight. J Neurol 270, 6141–6145 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-023-11884-y

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