Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed - Softcover

Holland EdD RN, Nancy; Murray MD, T. Jock; Reingold PhD, Stephen C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1932603271 ISBN 13: 9781932603279

Publisher: Demos Health, 2007

Synopsis

"The diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) poses potential concerns related to all aspects of life and plans for the future. Family members and other loved ones are similarly concerned, and everyone involved struggles to make sense of life with this permanent intruder. One of the first responses is usually an active search for information about the disease itself and its potential long-term effects.

Chapters discuss the nature of MS, its management, and guidelines for dealing with all aspects of the disease and its impact on your life. A chapter on services available from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, a glossary, a list of resources, and additional reading suggestions make this the place to begin your education about MS.

With education and proper care, most people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis will lead full and productive lives. Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed, Third Edition is an essential resource for everything you need to know about MS, and includes new or updated sections on:

• The most current medical treatments for the management of MS
• Complementary and alternative medicine and MS
• Financial and life planning
• Children with MS
• Updated diagnostic criteria

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About this title

About the Author

Nancy Holland is vice president of the Professional Resource Center and Clinical Programs Department at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in New York. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing and a doctorate in higher and adult education. Dr. Holland is author/editor of more than 60 MS-related articles, books and chapters. She is a founding member of the Board of Directors of the International Organization of MS Nurses (IOMSN).

T. Jock Murray, MD - Dr. Murray is Professor of Medical Humanities at Dalhousie University in Halifax, and Director of the Dalhousie MS program. He has served as an officer in numerous Canadian and U.S. medical organizations. He is the recipient of many awards, including the Neilson Award from the Hannah Institute for the History of Medicine for contributions to medical history. He was awarded the Canada 125th Anniversary Medal and has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Dr. Murray and his wife Janet have four children and five grandchildren. He has written more 200 medical books and articles.

Stephen C. Reingold, PhD - Dr. Stephen C. Reingold is vice president for research programs at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Review

"This is an excellent book, which presents all the facts in a straightforward but sympathetic way. Full of practical advice covering all life topics, areas that are often neglected by busy physicians. It is highly recommended to all those whose lives have been affected by this disease." -- Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry

"A 'must-have' title for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with MS-and a good idea for family members and friends." -- InsideMS

"...filled with very good advice...Physicians can recommend this book to inquiring patients with a high degree of confidence." -- Doody's Reviews

"...Thoughtfully presented, usefully formatted, and informatively recommended guide for the non-specialist general reader." -- The Bookwatch

Instead of falling into the trap of bombarding the reader with negativity, this [book] instead places great emphasis on how to maintain a positive attitude and live with the condition. It's a refreshing change this is a book for the thinking person wanting a comprehensive and reasonably detailed view of where MS is at the present time must-have for anyone wanting answers and education about MS." --MS in Focus

(MS in Focus 20100503)

About this edition

• Publisher: Demos Health
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1932603271
• ISBN 13: 9781932603279
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 241