Stroke
Derick T. Wade(Author)
Oxford University Press
Published on 1. September 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-0-19-261760-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book is a guide to diagnosis and treatment, aimed at the GP when confronted by a stroke patient, regarded as possibly the most difficult illness that a general practitioner regularly manages. The author attempts to cover all aspects of stroke, from the acute diagnostic problems to the provision of long-term care and support for patients and their families. The author concentrates on practical and realistic advice for general practitioners, and the book aims to help them to make important decisions, such as when to admit patients to hospital, when to ask for a second opinion, and when to ask for additional help from therapists. There are sections on the natural history of stroke, counselling patients and their families (including advice on driving), and useful contact addresses, as well as checklists and "question-and-answer" sections.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
5 figures, 5 tables, bibliography
ISBN-13
978-0-19-261760-6 (9780192617606)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
A model of stroke management; epidemiology; diagnosis; treatment; mortality after stroke; immediate problems and their solutions; avoiding complications; clinical neurological examination by the GP; problems with communication and speech; physical disability - assessment and management; recovery - natural history and prognosis; emotional problems; who can help; aids and adaptations; helping handicap - financial allowances; helping handicap - increasing social support; counselling and patient questions; helping the family; driving after stroke; the patient in hospital; long-term follow-up; prevention of stroke; what to do - the first year; Appendices: A - references and further reading; B - reference sources for professional staff; C - driving information; D - patient literature and support.