Short description
Approximately 5,000-6,000 people have motor neuron disease (MND) in the UK at any one time. It is a devastating disability that has a profound impact on people's lives. Addressing frequently asked questions about the disease, this book provides clear information on understanding the causes of the disease and how to gain support and symptom control.
Long description
Motor neuron disease (MND) is a common but devastating disability that has a profound impact on people's lives. This book provides an easily-accessible guide to the disease for patients with motor neuron disease and their carers. The authors have organised it around a series of the commonest questions asked in their clinic, emphasising the variation in the course of MND and the individual nature of the patient journey through the disease. After an initial description of the symptoms for MND and how neurologists make the diagnosis the authors describe what is known about the causes and how scientists are trying to understand the disease. The book also looks at how a team of specialists can provide support and symptom control for the patient.
Review
This well-written, simple, yet comprehensive book derives its content from the authors' personal experiences in managing patients with motor neuron disease. This is a worthwhile contribution to a field that remains an enigma to many and which unfortunatly touches the lives of many new people each day. Doody's Notes
Table of contents
- 1. What is motor neuron disease?
- 2. The cause of motor neuron disease
- 3. The individual patient journey
- 4. Specific treatments, sympton control and the maintenance of well being
- 5. Living with motor neuron disease
- 6. Special situations in motor neuron disease
- 7. Participating in research
- 8. Decision making and remaining in control
- 9. Caring for someone with motor neuron disease
- 10. Useful information