Unwanted Baggage: A Comprehensive Introduction Surgical Ostomies - Softcover

Prosser, Elizabeth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1456771558 ISBN 13: 9781456771553

Verlag: AuthorHouseUK, 2011

Inhaltsangabe

One in every two hundred and fifty people face life with an ostomy bag(pouch). Until now, there has been a lack of information written by people with personal experience of this life-changing condition. This book provides over four hundred pages packed with detailed information on resources, help with appliance choices and many solutions to life with a bag (pouch).

From the latest in applicable benefits to travelling with a bag. From such things as intimacy to dealing with paediatric ostomates, workplace and school's legal obigations, specialised clothing,coping with depression and body image - every imaginable topic is covered. Three hundred wesbites and contact details are listed.

The author's husband, Philip has also contributed essential information for Carers. This is a "Must-Have" addition for any colostomate,ileostomate or urostomate, those new to life with a bag, their families and carers. Even the seasoned ostomate may find something they did not know!

The book also provides an introduction to a new website : wwww.thebowelmovement.co.uk that will include regular updates for the book, newsletters, unusual stoma products and a forum for children, teens and for adult ostomates to meet others. .

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: AuthorHouseUK
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1456771558
• ISBN 13: 9781456771553
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 460
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: gpsr@libri.de; gpsr@libri.de; ; Friedensallee 273; Hamburg; 22763; Deutschland