Medical Speech-Language Pathology: A Desk Reference (CLINICAL COMPETENCE SERIES) - Softcover

Golper, Lee Ann C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1428340572 ISBN 13: 9781428340572

Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2009

Synopsis

MEDICAL SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY: A DESK REFERENCE, 3rd edition is an easily accessible quick reference that details procedures, practices and terminology aimed specifically at the needs of the medically based speech-language pathologist. New to this edition, the resource covers the latest medical care delivery and procedures, including those related to pediatric care and end of life issues. Also discussed are skill-based clinical competencies for career development.

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About the Author

Lee Ann C. Golper is an associate professor in Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences (DHSS), Vanderbilt University, School of Medicine, and the Administrative Director of SLP Clinical Programs at the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center. She received her academic training from Indiana University (BA, 1971), Portland State University (MS, 1976), and University of Oregon (Ph.D., 1982). She has worked for over 30 years in academic medical center settings and has published and presented extensively in the areas of neurologic communication disorders, medical speech-language pathology, evidence-based practices, and health services delivery. Dr. Golper is Board Certified by the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences; she is a Fellow of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, a Scientific Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and a Fellow of the American Heart Association-American Stroke Association.

Edition details

• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1428340572
• ISBN 13: 9781428340572
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 432