HealthyResources for managing COPD provides books (Courage and Information), information (COPD TODAY, an online magazine), community, services, and products to help you (and your family) to manage your health. Patients collaborate with health care professionals to empower people with COPD and their families.
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EDITORIAL: The Crisis in Chronic Care. Major changes in chronic care are urgently needed--changes that could save lives, improve the quality of life, and save money. Our point of departure is melding medical science with a new model to meet the needs of people with chronic diseases, their families, and their communities.
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Courage and Information for Life with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Authors Rick Carter, Ph.D. (rehabilitation physiology), Brooke Nicotra, M.D. ( pulmonary medicine), and Jo-Von Tucker (COPD patient) explain how to manage your COPD. Jo-Von Tucker provides an example of what a patients courage and determination can achieve and thus encourages other COPD patients like herself to be actively involved in their treatment. Her hard-won experience can guide you to an improved quality of life.
"A can't-put-down book! An enriching experience for everyone; knowledge provided with a loving and understanding heart."Ann E. Kennedy, COPD patient
"An excellent, concise, easy-to-read resource for both patients and professionals." Paul A Selecky MD, Respiratory Care, November 2000
"If I had COPD, I would want this book. I could suggest that family members or friends read it to help them understand my battle to adapt..." Henri Colt, MD, Advance for Respiratory Care, September 2000
Courage and Information for Life with Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease: The handbook for patients, families, and
care givers managing COPD (emphysema, asthmatic bronchitis,
or chronic bronchitis). Rick Carter, Ph.D., Brooke Nicotra,
M.D., and Jo-Von Tucker, COPD patient, with Forewords by Dr.
Thomas Petty, M.D., and Dr. Brian Tiep, M.D. ISBN 1-882431-07-3
Courage and Information Readers praise | A book to help you help yourself | Foreword by Brian L. Tiep, MD | Foreword by Thomas L. Petty MD | Introduction | Table of Contents | The Devastation of the Diagnosis (Jo-Von Tucker) | Appreciation of Jo-Von Tucker | Feature story | Courage: Authors | BUY Courage and Information | Seeing the story
COPD TODAYTM online magazine
Mary Grauerholz introduces us to the experiences of people living with COPD and of people who love and care for them.
COPD TODAY: A Life Challenge A Life Challenge | Resources: 1-Diagnosis and Treatment | 2-Adjustment and Support | 3-Information | 4-Newsletters and Organizations | Editorial
Family memberschildren, spouse, partnercan collaborate in facilitating an active life despite COPD. Richard Knowles and Brian Tiep share their experience as pyschologist and physician. "Let's make the most of our time," is the positive message as Jo-Von Tucker proposes specific ideas for living.
COPD TODAY: Family Matters Editorial & TOC | 1-Collaboration | 2-FAQ | 3-Family Letter | 4-Resources | Courage and Information: COPD book | COPD TODAY | Editorial Board |