Dr Phil Kieran: I'm worried about the long-term impact of my teenage son's concussion

When someone loses consciousness after a bang to the head, they have a concussion. But you don’t need to lose consciousness to be concussed

My teenage son was concussed in a head-to-head collision during a soccer match three months ago. He got excellent medical care and made a quick recovery. Could there be long-term consequences?

Concussion is traumatic. We now recognise concussion for its seriousness and for how common it can be. However, fear of concussion is driving people away from contact sports. That is a concern, given the physical and psychological benefits of sport. We need to keep some perspective.