- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press; illustrated edition edition (6 April 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0801865557
- ISBN-13: 978-0801865558
- Product Dimensions: 23.5 x 16 x 2.3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,945,197 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"What is most important, is that both Parkinson's patients and their families have access to the most up-to-date treatment, including new drugs, surgery and other therapies (diet, speech therapy, acupuncture), and with compassionate, clear writing, they provide an excellent overview. Leaving no stone unturned, Weiner, Shulman and Lang also advise patients about less clinical but equally important matters such as dealing with health insurance companies and informing employers. Particularly useful for readers are the Q& A section and a comprehensive resource directory... Patients and their loved ones will find this practical guide the perfect complement to a physician's care." -- Publishers Weekly
"Accurate in content and purged of technical vocabulary the text covers the different problems encountered in mild, moderate, and advanced disease... The Question and Answer section is particularly well-developed and reflects the authors' extensive experience in dealing with patients and families... Physicians can be comfortable recommending this text to patients and families who search for an accurate, dispassionate medical view of their illness. The patient resource listing at the end of the book is an excellent addition." -- Christopher G. GoetzMD, Annals of Neurology
"This is an excellent volume for patients of Parkinson's disease, their families and also their doctors." -- World Neurology
"The guide is excellent for its current medical and research information for the newly diagnosed." -- Library Journal
"This extremely helpful book is clearly written and carefully describes the disease, signs and symptoms, methods of diagnosis, surgical and medicinal therapies, value of appropriate diet, exercise, and alternatives therapies." -- Parkinson Update
"This is the best comprehensive guide on Parkinson's disease I have ever read. If I were suggesting a book for my primary care physician to read on Parkinson's disease, this would be the one." -- APDA Young Parkinson's Newsletter
"The book is written for the average nonmedical person in clear, concise language. The definitions and descriptions are easy to understand. The book does not talk down to the reader even though it approaches the subject from the viewpoint that the reader knows nothing about the subject except its name and that it involves tremors. This guide is highly recommended for all public libraries and medical or health libraries that serve as patient educators." -- American Reference Books Annual
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"There is a definite need for this timely book. It is one of the best I have seen for people with Parkinson's disease and for their families." -- William C. Koller, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center
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Good Information, 13 Feb 2002
By B. J. Emerson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Parkinson's Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients and Families (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) (Paperback)
Never having had any experience or knowledge on the basis of this disease, I got the book to help me understand my father's disease. I have gotten a fuller understanding of the causes of the disease, the symptoms, the treatments (and making decisions regarding the selections of the treatments), and the progression of the disease. I feel much better informed and feel I can support my father better because of it. It was definitely written to help support the patient and family supporting that patient.
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One who knows what Parkinsons Disease is like., 31 Dec 2001
By Lisa - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Parkinson's Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients and Families (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) (Paperback)
Very informative. This books explains in PLAIN ENGLISH what the Dr's look for when making a diagnosis. Also it explains what the average PD. patient goes through in stages. I give it 5 stars!
32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
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Parkinson's Disease, 20 April 2002
By Ashley Raczkowski - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Parkinson's Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients and Families (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) (Paperback)
The author of this book did a great job in explaining what Parkinson's Disease is and giving information for the patient and the caregiver. I am a dental hygienist and I learned just an overview of the disease in school. After having my first patient with the disease I decided to learn more about it. I learned alot from this book that I should of already known for my patient. The book tells you the symptoms and the side effects of the disease and advice on drug therapy, diet, and exercise. Some people don't even know that they have the disease for a couple of months or even years. They think it is just old age or arthritis. The book also states what kind of medical advice to seek.I have never met a patient with Parkinson's Disease until a couple of months ago. I didn't know what to expect. When the patient walked in I was shocked. She looked normal and wasn't shaking. She was the sweetest patient I had met. She explained to me her life and how she lives with the disease. She said that she sometimes gets embarrased to be seen in public when she has her tremors because she thinks that everyone is staring at her. But she said she is the same person as all of us. She just has to take medication and she gets tired alot more than you and me. When I was cleaning her teeth she only had mild tremors so it wasn't that difficult to work on her. But one day I will probably get a patient who has severe tremors but I am ready thanks to this book in guiding me with the knowledge of what I needed to know. I think that if you know someone who has Parkinson's disease or if you would like to learn more about the disease buy this book and you will be filled with all the information you need to know about Parkinson's disease.
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