Before and After Radical Prostate Surgery
Information and Resource Guide
- Publisher
- Athabasca University Press
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2008
- Category
- Men's Health, General, Cancer, General
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781897425183
- Publish Date
- Oct 2008
- List Price
- $7.99
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781897425176
- Publish Date
- Oct 2008
- List Price
- $7.95
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Description
Before and After Radical Prostate Surgery is a research-based, comprehensive, and comprehensible resource on prostate surgery in Canada. Aimed at men with concerns about prostate surgery and their partners, this invaluable guide includes chapters on preparing for prostate surgery, the surgery itself, recovery in hospital and at home, a list of recommended resources, and special sections to record personal notes and important contact information.
About the authors
Virginia Vandall-Walker is an assistant professor in the Centre for Nursing and Health Studies, Athabasca University, and adjunct assistant professor in the Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta. Her research interests include patient education about prostate surgery; family nursing in critical care; nursing support theory development; and end-of-life family caregiving.
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