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This enticing, readable, visually informative resource is the first North American text on lymphedema for a wide variety of health professionals. It is a comprehensive resource for both novice and experienced clinicians alike. Readers not only develop in-depth knowledge of the essential roles of the lymphatic system and the management of the symptoms of the abnormal lymphatic system, but sharpen clinical decision-making skills. Additionally, readers are prepared for effective in-service presentations, provider relations meetings, communications with referral sources, intervention plans, and clinical specialization.
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A Primer on Lymphedema
A must-have resource!
Enticing, readable, and visually informative, A Primer on Lymphedema is the first North American text on lymphedema. A comprehensive resource for both novice and experienced clinicians alike, its broad scope of coverage provides relevant information that encompasses all health care fields. Readers will not only develop in-depth knowledge of the essential roles of the lymphatic system and the management of the symptoms of the abnormal lymphatic system, but also sharpen clinical decision making skills. Detailed discussions provide ample preparation for effective in-service presentations, provider relations meetings, communications with referral sources, intervention plans, and clinical specialization. Additional features include:
- An engaging, concise, and logical writing style with extensive illustrations.
- Clinical implications and case studies throughout that provide real-life examples.
- Case studies from clinics around the United States.
- Provocative quotes from worldwide experts in the field.
- Graphs and information boxes that highlight difficult concepts.
- Extensive current reference lists at the end of each chapter.