Huntington's Disease (HD) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are both
severe chronic diseases. In addition to the neurological problems,
psychic symptoms are common and together with the steadily
progressing course leading to increasing problems in activities of
daily life and physical disability. Partnership problems and sexual
dysfunction is often reported in chronic diseases but many
physicians feel uncomfortable or inadequately trained to discuss
these issues with their patients. Although not life-threatening,
these conditions are associated with a considerable amount of
unhappiness and decreased quality of life. When receiving diagnosis
most of the patients are just in progress of having a family on
their own or making career. The increased dependence, especially on
the partner can be a big strain on relationships. This book deals
with the topic of sexuality and partnership in HD and MS and
contains a detailed description of the existing literature as well
as the investigations and findings of a study with HD and MS
patients interrogated by a personal interview and standardised
questionnaires.
General
Imprint: |
Sudwestdeutscher Verlag Fur Hochschulschriften AG
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2009 |
First published: |
May 2009 |
Authors: |
Eva Schmidt
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 4mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
80 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-8381-0626-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Medicine >
General issues >
General
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LSN: |
3-8381-0626-1 |
Barcode: |
9783838106267 |
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