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Stroke Anthony Rudd

Stroke AYF 2e By Anthony Rudd

Stroke by Anthony Rudd

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Summary

Written by three experts, this inspiring book guides stroke victims and their family through all the stages of recovery. As well as providing clear explanations of the medical processes, tests, and treatments, the book covers all aspects of life after stroke - from personal care and mobility, to holidays, money and relationships.

Stroke Summary

Stroke: The 'at Your Fingertips' Guide by Anthony Rudd

Written by three experts, this inspiring book guides you and your family through all the stages of recovery. As well as providing clear explanations of the medical processes, tests, and treatments, Stroke at your fingertips covers all aspects of life after stroke - from personal care and mobility, to holidays, money and relationships.

Stroke Reviews

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.

About Anthony Rudd

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.

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

Additional information

GOR003142485
9781859591130
1859591132
Stroke: The 'at Your Fingertips' Guide by Anthony Rudd
Anthony Rudd
At Your Fingertips
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Class Publishing
2004-11-01
280
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Stroke