Cystic Fibrosis: A Guide for Patient and Family

by David M. Orenstein, Jonathan E. Spahr, Daniel J. Weiner

Overview

This one-of-a-kind guide offers easy-to-understand explanations, advice, and management options for patients or parents of patients with cystic fibrosis. The book explains the disease process, outlines the fundamentals of diagnosing and screening, and addresses the challenges of treatment for those living with CF. As one reviewer said, this book “is the only complete answer book for everyone living with the disease. It is an indispensable resource for families of children with CF, adolescent and adult patients, and physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and social workers involved in the care of CF patients.”

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781451154382
Publisher:	Wolters Kluwer Health
Publication date:	03/28/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	416
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Orenstein, David M., MD (Univ of Pittsburgh)

The contributors represent the specialties of pediatrics, general medicine, and pediatric pulmonology. Most are from Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and Univ of Pittsburgh.

Editorial Reviews

3 Stars from Doody

This is the second edition of a book aimed at people affected by cystic fibrosis, including patients, family, friends, and health professionals. The purpose is to inform those affected by the disease of the latest developments and help them pursue a normal life. The book fills an important gap for patients and families in providing answers to key questions. Although the book is primarily directed toward patients and their families and friends, medical students and trainees in both pediatrics and adult medicine will find it very useful. Established practitioners who are entering the field of cystic fibrosis as caregivers will also find this to be a very valuable introduction. The book is supplemented by illustrations that are clear and easy to understand. They are appropriate to the subject matter and text. A brief bibliography of classic references is provided. The table of contents is complete and easy to follow. There is an extensive index that is very useful. Each chapter begins with a highlighted summary of information called ""The Basics."" These are the high points of each chapter, and represent the essential information in each section. This carefully constructed book incorporates the expertise of some of the leaders in the field of cystic fibrosis into an easy to read book that clearly and frankly discusses the major issues of living with cystic fibrosis. The book is aimed at patients and their families. However, trainees in internal medicine, family practice, and pediatrics will find this book very useful. It would be a good acquisition for the medical library of any center that deals with cystic fibrosis patients.

Wayne M. Samuelson

Reviewer: Wayne M. Samuelson, MD (University of Utah Health Sciences Center)
Description: This is the second edition of a book aimed at people affected by cystic fibrosis, including patients, family, friends, and health professionals.
Purpose: The purpose is to inform those affected by the disease of the latest developments and help them pursue a normal life. The book fills an important gap for patients and families in providing answers to key questions.
Audience: Although the book is primarily directed toward patients and their families and friends, medical students and trainees in both pediatrics and adult medicine will find it very useful. Established practitioners who are entering the field of cystic fibrosis as caregivers will also find this to be a very valuable introduction.
Features: The book is supplemented by illustrations that are clear and easy to understand. They are appropriate to the subject matter and text. A brief bibliography of classic references is provided. The table of contents is complete and easy to follow. There is an extensive index that is very useful. Each chapter begins with a highlighted summary of information called "The Basics." These are the high points of each chapter, and represent the essential information in each section.
Assessment: This carefully constructed book incorporates the expertise of some of the leaders in the field of cystic fibrosis into an easy to read book that clearly and frankly discusses the major issues of living with cystic fibrosis. The book is aimed at patients and their families. However, trainees in internal medicine, family practice, and pediatrics will find this book very useful. It would be a good acquisition for the medical library of any center that deals with cystic fibrosis patients.

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