Overview
Patients with neurosurgical conditions are almost always referred from either primary care physicians, neurologists, internist or a specialist in family medicine. This comprehensive guide will answer commonly asked questions about common neurosurgical conditions related to brain and spinal cord, in an attempt to fill in the gap and answer numerous questions that arises after a diagnosis is made on the loved ones. This book has been specially written and illustrated for families of patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures of the spine and peripheral nerve surgeries, as well as rehabilitation. It is straightforward, with non-technical language explaining the basics of neurosurgical diseases and their management including legal, ethical and financial issues.
Full Product Details
Author: Abhishek Agrawal ,
Gavin Britz
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Edition: 2015 ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 12.70cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 2.738kg
ISBN: 9783319106922
ISBN 10: 3319106929
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 18 December 2014
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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General/trade
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Professional & Vocational
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
From the book reviews: This pocket-sized book concisely presents the current understanding of the management of common neurosurgical disorders. The book is aimed at students and trainees in their early years of training. It is also appropriate for general practitioners, family practitioners, pediatricians, and other intermediate caregivers. This book is current, concise, and well illustrated, and provides answers to commonly asked questions about neurosurgical treatment of brain and spinal cord disorders. (Ramsis Farid Ghaly, Doody s Book Reviews, April, 2015)
From the book reviews: This pocket-sized book concisely presents the current understanding of the management of common neurosurgical disorders. ... The book is aimed at students and trainees in their early years of training. It is also appropriate for general practitioners, family practitioners, pediatricians, and other intermediate caregivers. ... This book is current, concise, and well illustrated, and provides answers to commonly asked questions about neurosurgical treatment of brain and spinal cord disorders. (Ramsis Farid Ghaly, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2015)
Author Information
Dr Abhishek Agrawal, M.D.: House Staff, Department of Neurosurgery/ Radiology, Brigham and Women’s’ Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston. Dr Gavin Britz, MBCCh, MPH, FAANS: Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery, Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, Texas.
