Medical Speech-Language Pathology

Written by renowned experts in the field, the updatededition of this classic textbook is essential for all practitioners and advancedstudents involved in the field. The editors artfully synthesize the complexpathology of speech-language disorders with practical guidance covering fullscope of practice, resulting in a perfectly balanced text.The underlying degenerative, neurogenic, and psychogenic causes ofspeech-language impairments are explored in detail, along with respectivetreatment modalities. Starting with an overview of key considerations, thelatest evidence-based science is presented throughout 22 chapters. Topicsinclude differential diagnosis of adult communication and swallowing disorders,assessment and management approaches, and diagnostic tools such as imaging andendoscopy.Major SectionsNeurological Communication DisordersDisorders of Swallowingand VoicePatient Medical ManagementCritical CareCollaborationNew chapters are devoted to motor speech disorders, education for medicalspeech-language pathologists, aphasia assessment and management, pediatrictraumatic brain injury, and end of life communication and swallowing disorders.Leading neurologists, otolaryngologists, and nurse practitioners contributetheir expertise, reflecting the multidisciplinary aspects of this field.Enhanced with reader-friendly tables, charts, and illustrations, the thirdedition is a comprehensive, must-have guide. For graduate-level students andpracticing speech-language pathologists, this book is certain to be aninvaluable and frequently referenced resource.