Management of Sickle Cell Disease

This pub., which was developed by physicians, nurses, psychologists, & social workers who specialize in the care of children & adults with sickle cell disease (SCD), describes the current approach to counseling & also to mgmt. of many of the med. complications of SCD. Multiple new therapies are now available, & often the options present a dilemma for both patients & physicians. This book does not provide answers but rather explains the choices available. The book, which focuses primarily on the basic mgmt. of individuals with SCD, is to serve as an adjunct to recent textbooks that delve more deeply into all aspects of the disorder. Chapters: Diagnosis & Counseling; Health Maint.; Treat. of Acute & Chronic Complications. Illus.Lenfant, Claude is the author of 'Management of Sickle Cell Disease', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422303924 and ISBN 1422303926.