Medical Speech-Language Pathology: A Practitioner's Guide

Book Details

• Publisher: Thieme

• Author: Alex F. Johnson

• Language: English

• Edition: 3rd Edition

• ISBN: 9781604063950

• Pages: 436

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 1.1 inches

About The Book

Medical Speech-Language Pathology is a comprehensive and updated guide that sets the standard of care for complex, cross-specialty disorders in the field of speech-language pathology. The third edition of this classic text is a must-have for all practitioners and advanced students. The book artfully combines the pathology of voice, speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders with practical, evidence-based guidance for patient management.

Covering a broad range of issues, this updated edition explores neurological and physical challenges, surgical implications, and medical ethics within the continuum of health care settings. The authors provide insightful viewpoints and offer practical solutions for common patient management challenges.

The book delves into the underlying causes of communication and swallowing impairments, examining detailed treatment modalities for various conditions. Key topics include differential diagnosis of adult communication and swallowing disorders, assessment and management approaches, and the use of diagnostic tools such as imaging and endoscopy.

Noteworthy additions in this edition include new chapters on motor speech disorders, education for medical speech-language pathologists, aphasia, pediatric traumatic brain injury, and end-of-life communication and swallowing disorders. This edition continues to be an essential reference for professionals and students who need a thorough, up-to-date resource in the field of medical speech-language pathology.