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Myasthenia Gravis: A Handbook for the Health Care Provider

We are pleased to announce publication of the first comprehensive manual on myasthenia gravis specifically for health care professionals. This handbook is written as an aid for health care personnel who are involved with the care and management of MG patients. The manual is divided into sections for ease in assisting the health care professionals in their evaluation, diagnosis and management of MG.

Sections address issues related to:

  • Physician Information 
  • Nursing
  • Anesthesia
  • Emergency Care
  • Psychosocial: From Diagnosis to Lifetime Management
  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Pathology and Swallowing
  • Dental Care
  • Guidelines for the Pharmacist

While there is no purchase price for the Professional Manual, we do charge a nominal fee to cover shipping and handling expenses. It is also available for download as a PDF through our Web site at www.myasthenia.org/docs/MGFA_ProfessionalManual.pdf.

Printed copies are shipped at a cost of $12.00 each.
CD copies are shipped at a cost of $3.00 each.

Call the national office at (800) 541-5454 or order online.


 
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