<p><strong><cite>Medical Speech-Language Pathology</cite> Updates the Standard of Care for Complex, Cross-Specialty Disorders</strong></p><p>The updated edition of this classic is essential for all practitioners and advanced students. The editors artfully synthesize the pathology of voice, speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders with practical guidance. Insightful viewpoints and viable solutions are provided for patient management issues including neurological and physical challenges, surgical implications, and medical ethics, in the context of the continuum of health care settings.</p><p>The underlying causes of communication and swallowing impairments are explored in detail, along with respective treatment modalities. Starting with an overview of key considerations, the latest evidence-based science is presented throughout 22 chapters. Topics include differential diagnosis of adult communication and swallowing disorders, assessment and management approaches, and diagnostic tools such as imaging and endoscopy.</p><p>New chapters are devoted to:</p><ul><li>Motor speech disorders</li><li>Education for medical speech-language pathologists</li><li>Aphasia</li><li>Pediatric traumatic brain injury</li><li>End of life communication and swallowing disorders</li></ul>

<p><strong>Part I Medical SLP: Key Considerations</strong><br>1. Medical Speech Language Pathology: An Overview<br>2. Educational Perspectives for Medical Speech-Language Pathology: From Concept to Competency<br><strong>Part II Neurological Communication Disorders</strong><br>3. Brain Imaging of Communication Function: A Basic Guide for the Clinician<br>4. Differential Diagnosis of Language Disturbance in Adults<br>5. Assessment and Management of Aphasia<br>6. Assessment and Management of Dementia<br>7. Assessment and Management of Traumatic Brain Injury<br>8. Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents<br>9. Assessment and Management of Neurogenic Speech Disorders<br><strong>Part III Disorders of Swallowing and Voice</strong><br>10. Dysphagia: Basic Assessment and Management<br>11. The Use of Flexible Endoscopy to Evaluate and Manage Patients with Dysphagia<br>12. Assessment and Treatment of Voice Disorders<br>13. Rehabilitation of the Head and Neck Cancer Patient<br>14. Resonance Disorders and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction<br><strong>Part IV Patient Management in Medical SLP</strong><br>15. Speech-Language Pathology in the Acute Inpatient Setting<br>16. Speech-Language Pathology in the Intensive Care Unit<br>17. Adult Neurology: An Orientation and Overview for the Speech-Language Pathologist<br><strong>Part V Critical Collaboration Issues</strong><br>18. Medical and Surgical Management in Otolaryngology<br>19. Caring for Older Adults<br>20. Communication and Swallowing Issues at the End of Life<br>21. Ethics in the Medical Setting<br>22. Evidence-Based Interventions in Medical Speech-Language Pathology</p>