Colitis
Published on 2. September 2003
144 pages
978-1-134-95638-8 (ISBN)
Description
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition that has a number of long-term complications and creates certain short-term problems for the sufferer. Michael Kelly, himself a sufferer, describes the experience of ulcerative colitis from the perspective of men and women who have had the disease and examines the social and psychological issues surrounding the condition.
Reviews / Votes
`... informative and easy-to-read book. ... valuable text...' - Nursing Times`an ideal text for teachers, students and practitioners of any health profession ... Project 2000 courses will find its structure, contents and message invaluable.' - Journal of Advanced Nursing
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
2,76 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-95638-8 (9781134956388)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Content
1. The Background. 2. The Start of the Trouble. 3. Living with Ulcerative Colitis. 4. Having the Operation. 5. Living with an Ileostomy. 6. The Experience of Colitis and Colectomy: Coping with Illness and Surgery. References.
