The Official Patient's Sourcebook On Apraxia »

A comprehesive manual for anyone interested in self-directed research on apraxia. Fully referenced with ample Internet listings and glossary.

PART I: THE ESSENTIALS
Chapter 1. The Essentials on Apraxia: Guidelines
Overview
What Is Apraxia?
Is There Any Treatment?
What Is the Prognosis?
What Research Is Being Done?
For More Information
More Guideline Sources
Vocabulary Builder
Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance
Overview
Associations and Apraxia
Finding More Associations
Finding Doctors
Finding a Neurologist
Selecting Your Doctor
Working with Your Doctor
Broader Health-Related Resources
Vocabulary Builder
Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Apraxia
Overview
Recent Trials on Apraxia
Benefits and Risks
Keeping Current on Clinical Trials
General References
Vocabulary Builder

PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL
Chapter 4. Studies on Apraxia
Overview
The Combined Health Information Database
Federally-Funded Research on Apraxia
The National Library of Medicine: PubMed
Vocabulary Builder
Chapter 5. Books on Apraxia
Overview
Book Summaries: Federal Agencies
Book Summaries: Online Booksellers
The National Library of Medicine Book Index
Chapters on Apraxia
General Home References
Vocabulary Builder
Chapter 6. Multimedia on Apraxia
Overview
Video Recordings
Bibliography: Multimedia on Apraxia
Vocabulary Builder
Chapter 7. Periodicals and News on Apraxia
Overview
News Services & Press Releases
Newsletter Articles
Academic Periodicals covering Apraxia
Chapter 8. Physician Guidelines and Databases
Overview
NIH Guidelines
NIH Databases
Other Commercial Databases
The Genome Project and Apraxia
Specialized References
Vocabulary Builder
Chapter 9. Dissertations on Apraxia
Overview
Dissertations on Apraxia
Keeping Current

PART III. APPENDICES
Appendix A. Researching Your Medications
Overview
Your Medications: The Basics
Learning More about Your Medications
Commercial Databases
Contraindications and Interactions (Hidden Dangers)
A Final Warning
General References
Vocabulary Builder
Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine
Overview
What Is CAM?
What Are the Domains of Alternative Medicine?
Can Alternatives Affect My Treatment?
Finding CAM References on Apraxia
Additional Web Resources
General References
Vocabulary Builder
Appendix C. Researching Nutrition
Overview
Food and Nutrition: General Principles
Finding Studies on Apraxia
Federal Resources on Nutrition
Additional Web Resources
Vocabulary Builder
Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries
Overview
Preparation
Finding a Local Medical Library
Medical Libraries Open to the Public
Appendix E. Your Rights and Insurance
Overview
Your Rights as a Patient
Patient Responsibilities
Choosing an Insurance Plan
Medicare and Medicaid
NORD's Medication Assistance Programs
Additional Resources

ONLINE GLOSSARIES
Online Dictionary Directories

APRAXIA GLOSSARY
General Dictionaries and Glossaries

INDEX