Coronary Heath Disease reminds the leading cause of premature death
in most western countries, accounting, in the UK, for 40 percent of
deaths in men and 10 percent of deaths in women, aged between 45
and 64 years. The psychological and social impact of heart disease
can have adverse effects on the individual, the family and the
disease itself, whilst a heart attack might involve not only an
immediate threat to life, but also loss of a sense of
control.
This book provides a practical framework for supporting and
helping the patient and the family both in the acute medical
setting and in the longer term in the community. It focuses on
skills and techniques needed to provide important information,
reduce stress and to set realistic goals during rehabilitation. The
role of open communication between helper and patient is emphasized
and demonstrated using examples and case studies.
This book has been written for all concerned with heart disease:
professionals and lay helpers, clinicians and non-clinicians.
The Foreword is by Dr Alastair McDonald of the Cardiac
Department, The Royal London Hospital, who also acted as medical
advisor for the book.
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