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 : Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness and Disability

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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.044
EAN: 9780763744618
Edition: 4
ISBN: 0763744611
Label: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Manufacturer: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 693
Publication Date: June 26, 2008
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Studio: Jones & Bartlett Publishers




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Product Description:
Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness and Disability, Fourth Edition covers the medical aspects of the conditions most commonly encountered by rehabilitation and other health professionals and discusses symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and prognoses. The Fourth Edition has been completely revised and updated and includes new chapters on Conceptualizing Chronic Illness and Disability; Intellectual Disability; and Financing Rehabilitation. In addition, chapters on Psychiatric Disability, Substance Use, and Conditions of the Blood and Immune System have been expanded.



Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - how do you rate a class text?
this is required reading for a class that I am taking. Since it is required - the text could be considered perfect - without it I would be unable to complete the class.

Other than that, the book is well organized, thorough, and dense with information. A good text.



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - A must read for the layman and the professional.
Prof. Falvo has produced a book that clearly outlines not only the medical concerns, but the very real psychological aspects of chronic illness that are frequently misunderstood. Specific examples are used throughout the book and it is quite readable to someone who is not a medical professional like myself. The author shares her insights and experience to provide the groundwork for trying new approaches.

The book also cites numerous references for someone who is interested in ... Read More







 






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