Hope and Destiny: A Patient's and Parent's Guide to Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait

Platt, Allan F., Jr.

ISBN 10: 0967525845 / ISBN 13: 9780967525846

Published by Hilton Publishing, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hope and Destiny: A Patient's and Parent's Guide to Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait
• Publisher: Hilton Publishing
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0967525845
• ISBN 13: 9780967525846
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

About this title

Synopsis

An up-to-date, informative, and personal discussion of sickle-cell anemia, this guide provides information on medically proven methods of treatment along with patient vignettes. Written primarily for African Americans, who comprise the majority of the victims of sickle-cell anemia, this handbook for patients and those who live or work with them examines the complex issues that surround this genetic disease. Advice on dealing with the physical suffering, inability to work, quality of life issues, and premature death that affect sickle-cell patients is offered in layman's terms to aid patients and caregivers in making informed decisions.

About the Author

Alan Sacerdote, M.D., is a clinical professor of medicine at SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.