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There are three aims of Injured Brains of Medical Minds II - Firstly, to provide perceptive accounts of symptoms and the natural history of brain disorders by people specially trained in the art of observing and reporting, thus yielding unique insights into the lived experience of what it is like to be a patient and to be disabled. Secondly, to offer insights into how the brain works, since the articles are written by patients who are uniquely privileged in view of their understanding of the brain. Thirdly, to highlight ways in which the conditions described in the book can be best managed and treated by healthcare professions and carers.Each chapter includes a set of articles by doctors and other healthcare professionals who have suffered a brain injury illness or brain injury, recounting their experience, accompanied by a commentary for each article. The commentaries critically examine the piece, relating it to current issues in neuropsychology, neurology and cognitive neuroscience. Accounts from over 40 individuals cover a wide range of conditions including: stroke, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia, brain tumour, infectious and inflammatory conditions, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy. Summaries are also included of recent books written by doctors/scientists who suffered a brain disorder. This second volume includes totally new articles and commentaries, providing a valuable insight into what it is like to suffer from a brain disorder as well as advice both to patients and practitioners as to what can best be done to improve everyday limitations resulting from a brain disorder. The first volume was published by Oxford University Press in 1997.

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Review from previous edition This is an unusual book. ... This eclectic collection is unique and is worth consulting for its more informal insights into the 'Injured Brains of Medical Minds'. * World Neurology, vol.12, no.2 * The work is beautifully presented, and the occasional illustrations pertinent throughout. ... What is impressive is the personal narrative, and the great courage shown by these authors. * British Medical Journal, vol.315, August 1997 *

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Narinder Kapur is visiting Professor of Neuropsychology at University College London, and honorary Consultant Neuropsychologist at Imperial College NHS Trust. He was Head of Neuropsychology at the Wessex Neurological Centre, Southampton and at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. He is past President of the British Neuropsychological Society, and has authored/edited seven books including an award-winning book, The Paradoxical Brain. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the British Psychological Society. He played a leading role in the reform of NHS disciplinary procedures. He is Human Factors Advisor to the surgical safety group, CORESS, and has won awards for his patient safety work. Vaughan Bell is a neuropsychologist working between psychosis and neuropsychiatry services in the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and is an associate professor at University College London where he works on understanding the interaction between neurological disorders and mental health and leads neuropsychology teaching on the doctorate in clinical psychology. He previously worked in Colombia and continues to work closely with colleagues in the country. He has written on mind, brain, and mental health for Wired, The Atlantic, The Times, The Guardian, Slate, The Independent, Scientific American, and The Observer. Daniel Friedland has worked as a clinical neuropsychologist since 1999. He has published articles on traumatic brain injury, rehabilitation, and neuropsychological assessment. He is involved in research into brain health at the Advanced Brain Health Clinic at the Institute of Sports, Exercise and Health. Steven Kemp is a Visiting Professor at Leeds Beckett University and honorary Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. He was Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist and head of the community brain injury rehabilitation team in Leeds. He has also held the position of Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist and joint head of the neuropsychology service at St. James' University Hospital, Leeds. He continues to published widely in the field of clinical neuropsychology.

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