
Multiple Sclerosis
The Questions You Have, The Answers You Need
Rosalind Kalb(Author)
Class Publishing Ltd
3rd Edition
Published on 1. November 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
674 pages
978-1-85959-119-2 (ISBN)
Description
This first British Edition of this classic guide to multiple sclerosis continues to be the definitive guide for everyone concerned with this disease - those who have MS and their families, and all the health care professionals involved with its management. It covers a wide range of topics in a format that is accessible, and easy to understand.
Reviews / Votes
REVIEW: ".. if you (have MS), love someone with MS, work with a person who has MS..., you will find this book helpful and informative." - MS Focus. REVIEW: "Highly recommended for MS patients, bookstores, and libraries." - Health Sciences Book Review.More details
Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bridgwater
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 252 mm
Width: 176 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
1147 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85959-119-2 (9781859591192)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Rosalind C. Kalb, PhD is the Director of the Professional Resource Centre at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in New York, developing and providing educational and consultation services to clinicians who care for people with MS. In her private clinical practice, she specialises in the needs of individuals and families living with chronic illness and disability. She serves on the editorial board of several publications, including the International Journal of MS Care, and is the editor of the book Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for Families.
Content
Chapter 1 What should I know about this book?; Chapter 2 Neurology; Chapter 3 Treatment issues; Chapter 4 Nursing care to enhance wellness; Chapter 5 Physical therapy; Chapter 6 Occupational therapy; Chapter 7 Speech and voice disorders; Chapter 8 Swallowing; Chapter 9 Cognition; Chapter 10 Psychosocial issues; Chapter 11 Stress and emotional issues; Chapter 12 Sexuality; Chapter 13 Fertility, pregnancy, childbirth; Chapter 14 Employment; Chapter 15 Insurance issues; Chapter 16 Long-term care; Chapter 17 Life planning; Appendix A Glossary; Appendix B Medications commonly used in Multiple Sclerosis; Appendix C National Multiple Sclerosis Society Consensus Statement; Appendix D Additional readings; Appendix E Resources; Appendix F Professional biographies of the authors; Index; ;