The Epilepsy Book: A Companion for Patients: Optimizing Diagnosis and Treatment - Softcover

Valeta, Thalia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3319871323 ISBN 13: 9783319871325

Verlag: Springer, 2018

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This book presents scientific evidence about epilepsy along with straightforward guidance and recommendations. Responses to frequently asked questions and clarification of uncertainties are provided to empower patients to optimize their medical, psychological and social care.

This book helps mediate between patients and health care professionals and can assist both sides to understand the condition of epilepsy at all levels. The information provided in the book empowers patients to share decision making with their carers and clinicians and enables them to make informed decisions, by taking into account the best scientific evidence, as well as the patients’ values and preferences.

The Epilepsy Book: A Companion for Patients is ideal for patients with epilepsy and their carers, and will also be of interest to health care professionals, medical students and teachers. Thalia Valeta’s approach to epilepsy facilitates deeper understanding of the unmet needs andexpectations of patients.

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Thalia Valeta  BA , MA , HPC reg ,  is a dramatherapist ,  actress and  writer.  She is the founder  and director  of ‘’Metamyth’’ ©  Therapy though the Arts ,  a psychological  treatment which she practices with people who have epilepsy and other neurological or psychiatric disorders.  Her contributions also include the psychosocial issues , parental reactions and needs of children with epilepsy. She has published in significant journals and  books .

Thalia  Valeta is an Honorary Researcher and Lecturer in St. Thomas’ hospital , London and works  as a therapist in the  First  Neurology and Psychiatry  Clinic in the University of Athens .  She gives ‘’Metamyth’’ ©  workshops in museums and art centers internationally.

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This book presents scientific evidence about epilepsy along with straightforward guidance and recommendations. Responses to frequently asked questions and clarification of uncertainties are provided to empower patients to optimize their medical, psychological and social care.

This book helps mediate between patients and health care professionals and can assist both sides to understand the condition of epilepsy at all levels. The information provided in the book empowers patients to share decision making with their carers and clinicians and enables them to make informed decisions, by taking into account the best scientific evidence, as well as the patients values and preferences.

The Epilepsy Book: A Companion for Patients is ideal for patients with epilepsy and their carers, and will also be of interest to health care professionals, medical students and teachers. Thalia Valetas approach to epilepsy facilitates deeper understanding of the unmet needs and expectations of patients.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Springer
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 3319871323
• ISBN 13: 9783319871325
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 240
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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