Parkinson's Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients and Families (Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) (Hardcover)

"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

"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