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The second edition of \u003ci\u003eMedical Speech--Language Pathology: A Practitioner's Guide\u003c/i\u003e presents the latest information on neurological communication disorders and swallowing and voice disorders in adults. The book features complete coverage of the pathophysiology of communication disorders, describing the underlying degenerative, neurogenic, and psychogenic causes of speech-language impairments. A thorough review of the theoretical issues involved provides practitioners with the conceptual framework needed to develop effective treatments that address both functionality and the quality of life of the patient.\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c/b\u003e\u003cli\u003ePractical approaches to the diagnosis and management of common disorders such as aphasia, dysphagia, and more\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStrategies for rehabilitating patients with conditions such as head and neck cancer and dementia\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eComprehensive discussion of service delivery issues, such as the interface between speech--language pathology and psychiatry, and approaches to patient management in acute care and intensive care settings\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStudy questions at the end of each chapter--ideal for reviewing key concepts\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eExtensive lists of references to aid pursuit of topics in more depth\u003c/li\u003e\u003ci\u003eMedical Speech--Language Pathology\u003c/i\u003e serves the needs of all speech--language pathologists, otolaryngologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, researchers, and students in these specialties for a single-volume reference on all aspects of care for patients with communication disorders. |
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