San Antonio College Library

Arguing that patient self-management is as critical in treating chronic illnesses as medication, Redman overviews such approaches; presents a framework for managing pain and specific conditions; and offers patient education summary charts and assessment instruments. Her credentials are not given. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

"Aging and Chronic Disease focuses on the most prevalent conditions affecting older adults (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, low back pain, and fibromyalgia). This book is a major resource for clinicians and students in primary care, gerontology, nursing, rehabilitation, epidemiology, public health, and mental health. Public health administrators and policymakers should find important insights...