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The ego (that is, the patient) is connected to members of his personal network, known as alters, by either a strong or a weak tie. In this figure, the personal network of the patient includes subgroups of family members, friends and a co-worker. By evaluating the architecture and composition of relationships among network members, neurologists might be able to identify patients who are at risk of poor outcomes.
