The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Vocal Abuse and Misuse.
[Book]
ICON Group
2002.
1 online resource (100)
Cover -- TOC36;Contents -- Introduction -- Overview -- Organization -- Scope -- Moving Forward -- PART I58; THE ESSENTIALS -- CH36;Chapter 146; The Essentials on Vocal Abuse and Misuse58; Guidelines -- Overview -- What Are Vocal Abuse and Misuse63; -- How Is Voice Produced63; -- Who May Be at Risk for a Disorder of Vocal Abuse or Misuse63; -- What Are Some of the Disorders of Vocal Abuse and Misuse63; -- How Are Disorders of Vocal Abuse and Misuse Diagnosed63; -- How Are Disorders of Vocal Abuse and Misuse Treated63; -- What Research Is Being Conducted on Disorders of Vocal Abuse and Misuse63; -- Where Can I Get More Information63; -- More Guideline Sources -- Vocabulary Builder -- CH36;Chapter 246; Seeking Guidance -- Overview -- Associations and Vocal Abuse and Misuse -- Finding Doctors -- Finding an Otolaryngologist -- Selecting Your Doctor -- Working with Your Doctor -- Broader Health45;Related Resources -- PART II58; ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL -- CH36;Chapter 346; Studies on Vocal Abuse and Misuse -- Overview -- The Combined Health Information Database -- Federally45;Funded Research on Vocal Abuse and Misuse -- The National Library of Medicine58; PubMed -- CH36;Chapter 446; Books on Vocal Abuse and Misuse -- Overview -- Book Summaries58; Online Booksellers -- The National Library of Medicine Book Index -- Chapters on Vocal Abuse and Misuse -- General Home References -- Vocabulary Builder -- CH36;Chapter 546; Multimedia on Vocal Abuse and Misuse -- Overview -- Bibliography58; Multimedia on Vocal Abuse and Misuse -- Vocabulary Builder -- CH36;Chapter 646; Physician Guidelines and Databases -- Overview -- NIH Guidelines -- NIH Databases -- Other Commercial Databases -- Specialized References -- PART III46; APPENDICES -- Appendix A46; Researching Your Medications -- Overview -- Your Medications58; The Basics -- Learning More about Your Medications -- Commercial Databases -- Contraindications and Interactions 40;Hidden Dangers41; -- A Final Warning -- General References -- Appendix B46; Finding Medical Libraries -- Overview -- Preparation -- Finding a Local Medical Library -- Medical Libraries Open to the Public -- Appendix C46; Your Rights and Insurance -- Overview -- Your Rights as a Patient -- Patient Responsibilities -- Choosing an Insurance Plan -- Medicare and Medicaid -- NORDs Medication Assistance Programs -- Additional Resources -- ONLINE GLOSSARIES -- Online Dictionary Directories -- VOCAL ABUSE AND MISUSE GLOSSARY -- General Dictionaries and Glossaries -- IDX36;INDEX -- Last Page.
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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to vocal abuse and misuse (also laryngeal abuse and misuse), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed rese.