Medical Speechlanguage Pathology a Pract, 2 Ed. - Hardcover

Barbara H. Jacobson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3131105321 ISBN 13: 9783131105325

Publisher: Thieme Georg Verlag, 2006

Synopsis

Book by Barbara H. Jacobson

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The second edition of "Medical Speech--Language Pathology: A Practitioner's Guide" presents the latest information on neurological communication disorders and swallowing and voice disorders in adults. The book features complete coverage of the pathophysiology of communication disorders, describing the underlying degenerative, neurogenic, and psychogenic causes of speech-language impairments. A thorough review of the theoretical issues involved provides practitioners with the conceptual framework needed to develop effective treatments that address both functionality and the quality of life of the patient.

Features: Practical approaches to the diagnosis and management of common disorders such as aphasia, dysphagia, and more Strategies for rehabilitating patients with conditions such as head and neck cancer and dementia Comprehensive discussion of service delivery issues, such as the interface between speech--language pathology and psychiatry, and approaches to patient management in acute care and intensive care settings Study questions at the end of each chapter--ideal for reviewing key concepts Extensive lists of references to aid pursuit of topics in more depth

"Medical Speech--Language Pathology" serves the needs of all speech--language pathologists, otolaryngologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, researchers, and students in these specialties for a single-volume reference on all aspects of care for patients with communication disorders.

About the Author:

Speech Language Pathologist and Director, Department of Otolaryngology, The Vanderbilt Voice Center, Nashville, TN, USA

About this edition

• Publisher: Thieme Georg Verlag
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 3131105321
• ISBN 13: 9783131105325
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 416