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About the Book

The more you understand about stroke, the more you can speed up your recovery. In this inspiring guide, three leading experts answer over 280 questions from patients. Their practical manual is full of sensible advice that is easy to act upon. Stroke: Answers at your Fingertips gives you up-to-date and medically accurate information on a whole range of topics. As well as providing clear explanations of the medical processes, tests and treatments, it also covers all aspects of life after stroke - from personal care and mobility, to holidays, money and relationships. •Gives you practical, honest advice on how to carry on with everyday life •Provides encouragement and motivation to get mobile again •Recognises that the whole family is affected, and talks about relationships and changing roles •Tackles questions you may feel uneasy asking your doctor •Contains practical information about benefits and services available •Includes further sources of advice and support

Table of Contents:
TOC: Chapter 1 What is a stroke?; Chapter 2 The first few days; Chapter 3 Getting moving again; Chapter 4 Swallowing and nutrition; Chapter 5 Speech and language; Chapter 6 Personal care; Chapter 7 Memory, mood and sleep; Chapter 8 Pain and sensation; Chapter 9 The senses; Chapter 10 Living with disability; Chapter 11 Why have I had a stroke and what can I do to prevent another one?; Chapter 12 Discharge from hospital; Chapter 13 Relationships; Chapter 14 Leisure, work and money; Chapter 15 Research and future developments; Glossary; Appendix 1: Useful addresses; Appendix 2: Useful publications; Index

About the Author :
Dr Anthony Rudd MA MB BChir FRCP is Consultant Stroke Physician at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London and the President of the British Association of Stroke Physicians. Penny Irwin RGN MSc is Clinical Effectiveness Facilitator, at the Clinical Effectiveness Unit, Royal College of Physicians, London. Bridget Penhale MSc CQSW is Senior Lecturer in Gerontology at the University of Sheffield and is the British Association of Social Workers representative on the RCP Intercollegiate Working Party on Stroke.

Review :
REVIEW: "An excellent and long overdue book which will be of interest not only to stroke survivors and their carers but also to healthcare professionals of all disciplines. It is not too technical and explains things simply without being patronising." - Donal O'Kelly, Former Director, Different Strokes. REVIEW: "It's a good read, covering all of the usual questions people ask. Congratulations to the authors." - Eoin M Redahan, Former Director of Public Relations, The Stroke Association.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781859591130
  • Publisher: Class Publishing Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Class Publishing Ltd
  • Height: 210 mm
  • No of Pages: 263
  • Weight: 422 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1859591132
  • Publisher Date: 01 Nov 2004
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 24 mm
  • Width: 147 mm


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