Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed / Edition 3

by Nancy Holland EdD, RN, T. Jock Murray MD, Stephen C. Reingold PhD

Overview

"The diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) poses potential concerns related to all aspects of life and plans for the future. Family members and other loved ones are similarly concerned, and everyone involved struggles to make sense of life with this permanent intruder. One of the first responses is usually an active search for information about the disease itself and its potential long-term effects.

Chapters discuss the nature of MS, its management, and guidelines for dealing with all aspects of the disease and its impact on your life. A chapter on services available from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, a glossary, a list of resources, and additional reading suggestions make this the place to begin your education about MS.

With education and proper care, most people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis will lead full and productive lives. Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed, Third Edition is an essential resource for everything you need to know about MS, and includes new or updated sections on:

• The most current medical treatments for the management of MS
• Complementary and alternative medicine and MS
• Financial and life planning
• Children with MS
• Updated diagnostic criteria
"

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781932603279
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	02/15/2007
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	241
Product dimensions:	6.25(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Nancy Joyce Holland, EdD, RN, MSCN, is retired from her role as vice president of Clinical Programs at the National MS Society in New York, where she served in various capacities since 1988, including as national director and later vice president of Chapter and Community Services and vice president of Client and Community Services.

Thomas John "Jock" Murray, MD, is an accomplished clinician, educator, and leader in the field of multiple sclerosis (MS). He is professor emeritus of Medicine and Neurology and former Dean of Medicine at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS, Canada. Dr. Murray was also founder and President of the Consortium of MS Centers, and has received numerous awards for his lifetime contributions to MS research and education.

Dr. Stephen C. Reingold, PhD, is vice president for research programs at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Table of Contents

"Foreword; What is Multiple Sclerosis and How is it Diagnosed?; What is the Cause of Multiple Sclerosis?; What Treatment is Available?; Unconventional Therapies; Practical Guidelines for Living with Multiple Sclerosis; Coping with Multiple Sclerosis; Employment Issues; Financial and Life Planning; Research in Multiple Sclerosis: The Search for Answers; Searching for Treatments: The "Ins and Outs" of Clinical Trials; How Your Multiple Sclerosis Society Can Help; Glossary; Additional Readings; Resources; Index."

Editorial Reviews

"This is an excellent book, which presents all the facts in a straightforward but sympathetic way. Full of practical advice covering all life topics, areas that are often neglected by busy physicians. It is highly recommended to all those whose lives have been affected by this disease." -- Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry

"A 'must-have' title for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with MS-and a good idea for family members and friends." -- InsideMS

"...filled with very good advice...Physicians can recommend this book to inquiring patients with a high degree of confidence." -- Doody's Reviews

"...Thoughtfully presented, usefully formatted, and informatively recommended guide for the non-specialist general reader." -- The Bookwatch

Instead of falling into the trap of bombarding the reader with negativity, this [book] instead places great emphasis on how to maintain a positive attitude and live with the condition. It's a refreshing change this is a book for the thinking person wanting a comprehensive and reasonably detailed view of where MS is at the present time must-have for anyone wanting answers and education about MS."-- MS in Focus

MS in Focus