AfterShock
Subtitle: what to do when the doctor gives you, or someone you love, a devastating diagnosis
By: Jessie Gruman
Edition: 1st U.S. ed.
Publisher: Walker & Co.
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 276
ISBN-13: 9780802715029
Subjects: Psychology; Psychological aspects; Adjustment (Psychology); Chronic diseases; Psychological Adaptation; Chronically ill; Family Relations; Family relationships; Popular Works; Chronic Disease
Other titles: After shock :
Description: Furnishes a guide to the personal and medical choices that patients and their families must make following a life-threatening diagnosis, offering advice on how to respond to the crisis, from making decisions about treatment to navigating the health-care maze.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: In shock; title: Get acquainted with your disease and its treatment; title: Involve others; title: Find the right doctors and hospitals; title: Gather expert opinions about your diagnosis and treatment; title: Get timely care; title: What will I do about work?; title: Pay for care; title: Find a little relief; title: Take your next steps.