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Management of Prader-Willi Syndrome
. Ed(S): Butler, Merlin; Lee, Phillip D. K.; Whitman, Barbara Y.
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Description for Management of Prader-Willi Syndrome
Hardback. Provides a range of information needed to both understand and manage the complex disorder. This book starts with the history and medical and genetic information to orient the reader. It deals with the clinical concerns of physicians and nurses who treat these patients, while providing guidelines to families, educators, and social workers. Editor(s): Butler, Merlin; Lee, Phillip D. K.; Whitman, Barbara Y. Num Pages: 550 pages, 125 black & white illustrations, 11 colour illustrations, 33 black & white tables, biogra. BIC Classification: MJCG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1239.
Management of Prader-Willi Syndrome brings together the contributions of professionals with considerable expertise in diagnosis and management of PWS. Clinical, social, family, and community issues are explored and management strategies identified. The text presents historical, medical, and genetic information to orient the reader. The major portion deals with pragmatic guidelines, rather than research and diagnosis, and is directed to health and educational specialists in academic, clinical, and community settings. This manual is endorsed by The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association, which is recognized world-wide.
Management of Prader-Willi Syndrome brings together the contributions of professionals with considerable expertise in diagnosis and management of PWS. Clinical, social, family, and community issues are explored and management strategies identified. The text presents historical, medical, and genetic information to orient the reader. The major portion deals with pragmatic guidelines, rather than research and diagnosis, and is directed to health and educational specialists in academic, clinical, and community settings. This manual is endorsed by The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association, which is recognized world-wide.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
550
Condition
New
Number of Pages
550
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387253978
SKU
V9780387253978
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Management of Prader-Willi Syndrome
From the reviews of the third edition: "The third edition is a welcome update which includes recent developments in the treatment of PWS … . The layout and illustrations are excellent. … will provide a wealth of information for the geneticist and it will serve as an excellent reference for any healthcare professional, family member ... Read more