Medical and Psychological Aspects of Chronic Illness and Disability

This volume offers information on disability for the non-medical professional. It covers advances in medicine and pharmacology and changes in general medical terminology, providing knowledge for planning and coordinating psychological, social and vocational services for persons with disabilities.

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Falvo (rehabilitation counselor training, Southern Illinois U.) provides the basic medical information about chronic conditions which she believes will be of valuable use to nonmedical rehabilitation professionals and students. Introductory chapters discuss psychosocial aspects of chronic illness an