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A Guide for Patients and Their Families
Facing COVID-19 is for anyone whose life is affected by this condition. Written by leading health care providers, researchers, and advocates in the field, Facing COVID-19 combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the diagnosis and management of the condition, with a caring and sensible approach to the physical and emotional aspects of living while facing or recovering from the COVID-19 infection or facing the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information; it is divided into twenty-three chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about the novel coronavirus infection of 2019 (COVID-19), the global pandemic, and its medical and psychiatric/psychological care. A glossary of terms provides important background information to readers (e.g., about medical processes, medications, nutrition, exercise, risk-reduction); online resources and references are also offered; words italicized in the text are defined in the glossary.
Facing Serious Mental Illness is for anyone whose life is affected by mental illness. Written by leading psychiatrists and a psychologist, Facing Serious Mental Illness combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with mental illness and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information, which is divided amongst twelve chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about mental illness and its medical, and psychiatric/psychological components. A glossary of terms provides definitions for medical terminology and jargon; online resources and references are also offered.
Facing Memory Loss and Dementia is for anyone whose life is affected by memory loss and dementia. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Memory Loss and Dementia combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with memory loss and dementia and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information, which is divided amongst thirteen chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about memory loss and dementia and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric/psychological components. A glossary of terms provides definitions for medical terminology and jargon; online resources and references are also offered.
Facing Pelvic Pain is for anyone whose life is affected by this condition. Written by leading health care providers, researchers, and advocates in the field, Facing Pelvic Pain combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the diagnosis and management of the condition, with a caring and sensible approach to the physical and emotional aspects of living with pelvic pain and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information; it is divided into twenty-one chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about pelvic pain and its medical and psychiatric/psychological care. A glossary of terms provides important background information to readers (e.g., about medical processes, medications, nutrition, exercise, risk-reduction); online resources and references are also offered; words italicized in the text are defined in the glossary.
Each of the chapters is accompanied by selected references, illustrations, and photographs. The Treatment Map provides a place to log all relevant information in an organized format, facilitating communication with providers and visualization of the next steps for diagnosis and management.
Facing Burns and Scars is for anyone whose life is affected by burns and scars. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Burns and Scars combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with burns and scars and their complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information, which is divided amongst seven chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about burns and scars and their medical, surgical, and psychiatric/psychological components. A glossary of terms provides definitions for medical terminology and jargon; online resources and references are also offered.
Facing Postoperative Pain is for anyone whose life is affected by postoperative pain. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Postoperative Pain combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with postoperative pain and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information, which is divided amongst eight chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about postoperative pain and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric/psychological components. A glossary of terms provides important background information to readers (e.g., about the condition and risk-reduction); online resources and references are also offered.
Facing Acne is for anyone whose life is affected by acne. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Acne combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with acne and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information, which is divided amongst seven chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about acne and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric/psychological components. A glossary of terms provides definitions for medical terminology and jargon; online resources and references are also offered.
Facing Vitiligo is for anyone whose life is affected by vitiligo. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Vitiligo combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with vitiligo and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information, which is divided amongst seven chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about vitiligo and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric/psychological components. A glossary of terms provides definitions for medical terminology and jargon; online resources and references are also offered.
Facing Rheumatoid Arthritis is for anyone whose life is affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Written by leading physicians and health care providers in their fields, Facing Rheumatoid Arthritis combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with rheumatoid arthritis and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information, which is divided amongst twelve chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about rheumatoid arthritis and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric/psychological components. A glossary of terms provides important background information to readers (e.g., about the disease, nutrition, diet, exercise, and risk-reduction); online resources and references are also offered.
Facing Transplantation is for anyone whose life is affected by this medical intervention. Written by leading health care providers in their fields and members of the transplantation community, Facing Transplantation combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the management of transplantation, with a caring and sensible approach to the physical and emotional aspects of living with transplantation and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information; it is divided into twenty-three chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about transplantation and its medical and psychiatric/psychological care. A glossary of terms provides important background information to readers (e.g., about medical processes, medications, nutrition, exercise, risk-reduction); online resources and references are also offered; words italicized in the text are defined in the glossary.
Facing Eczema is for anyone whose life is affected by eczema. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Eczema combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with eczema and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information, which is divided amongst eight chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about eczema and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric/psychological components. A glossary of terms provides important background information to readers (e.g., about the disease, diet, exercise, and risk-reduction); online resources and references are also offered.
Facing Lupus is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis. Written by leading health care providers in their fields, Facing Lupus combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the management of lupus, with a caring and sensible approach to the medical and physical aspects of living with lupus and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information; it is divided into ten chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about lupus and its medical and psychiatric/psychological care. A glossary of terms provides important background information to readers (e.g., about nutrition, diet, exercise, risk-reduction); online resources and references are offered; and, words italicized in the text are defined in the glossary.
Facing Cystic Fibrosis is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis. Written by leading health care providers in their fields and members of the cystic fibrosis community, Facing Cystic Fibrosis combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the management of cystic fibrosis, with a caring and sensible approach to the physical and emotional aspects of living with cystic fibrosis and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information; it is divided into nineteen chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about cystic fibrosis and its medical and psychiatric/psychological care. A glossary of terms provides important background information to readers (e.g., about nutrition, diet, exercise, risk-reduction); online resources and references are also offered; words italicized in the text are defined in the glossary.
Facing Immunotherapy is for anyone whose life is affected by cancer and who is considering (or is receiving) immunotherapy. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Immunotherapy combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of immunotherapies, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with cancer treatment and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information, which is divided amongst twenty-six chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about immunotherapy and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric/psychological components. A glossary of terms provides important background information to readers (e.g., about the disease, nutrition, diet, exercise, and risk-reduction); online resources and references are also offered.
Facing Scleroderma is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis. Written by leading health care providers in their fields, Facing Scleroderma combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the management of scleroderma, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with scleroderma and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information; it is divided into ten chapters that asks and answers pertinent questions about scleroderma and its medical and psychiatric/psychological care. A glossary of terms provides important background information to readers (e.g., about nutrition, diet, exercise, risk-reduction); online resources and references are also offered; words italicized in the text are defined in the glossary.
Facing Osteoporosis is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis. Written by leading health care providers in their fields, Facing Osteoporosis combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the management of osteoporosis, with a caring and sensible approach to the medical and physical aspects of living with osteoporosis and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information; it is divided into eight chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about osteoporosis and its medical and psychiatric/psychological care. A glossary of terms provides important background information to readers (e.g., about nutrition, diet, exercise, risk-reduction); online resources and references are also offered; words italicized in the text are defined in the glossary.
Facing Psoriasis is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Psoriasis combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on psoriasis, with a caring approach to the emotional aspects of living with a dermatological condition. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information; it is divided into chapters that asks and answers pertinent questions about psoriasis and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric care. A glossary of terms and tables is also provided to inform readers, in addition to online resources, references, and photographs.
Facing Heart Disease is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Heart Disease combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on heart disease, with a caring approach to the emotional aspects of living with cardiac conditions. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information; it is divided into chapters that asks and answers pertinent questions about heart disease and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric care. A glossary of terms and tables is provided to inform readers (e.g., about nutrition, diet, exercise and risk-reduction); on-line resources and selected references/internet resources as well as illustrations/photographs have been provided.
Facing Overweight and Obesity is for anyone whose life is affected by this problem. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Overweight and Obesity combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on having excess weight with a caring approach to the emotional aspects of living with weight-related conditions. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information, divided into chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about being overweight and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric care. A glossary of terms is provided along with tables designed to educate the reader (e.g., about nutrition, diet, exercise, risk-reduction); on-line resources and references are also provided.
Facing Overweight and Obesity is for anyone whose life is affected by this problem. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Overweight and Obesity combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on having excess weight with a caring approach to the emotional aspects of living with weight-related conditions. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information, divided into chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about being overweight and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric care. A glossary of terms is provided along with tables designed to educate the reader (e.g., about nutrition, diet, exercise, risk-reduction); on-line resources and references are also provided.
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