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Spinal Cord Medicine Education

PATIENT AND FAMILY HANDBOOK
This Handbook is designed to give you needed information to better understand spinal cord injury, disease or impairment and the tools appropriate to manage your health care needs successfully.  Information is intended for both you and your family because, those who love you, will often be involved in assisting you with your care needs while in the hospital and in the home environment. As you read the Handbook, in any order you wish, your rehab team at Frazier Rehab Institute is available to address your questions and provide you additional information pertinent to your needs.

Each Chapter below is formatted as a PDF file and is designed for you to read and download onto your computer.  You may print any and all Chapters for your personal use only.  All materials are copyrighted and may not be altered in any manner.       

Chapter 1 - Comprehensive Rehab

Chapter 2 - Anatomy of Spinal Cord, Facts and Figures About Injury

Chapter 3 - Bowel Care

Chapter 4 - Bladder Care

Chapter 5 - Skin Care

Chapter 6 - Medical Concerns

Chapter 7 - Lung Care

Chapter 8 - Cognition, Communication and Swallow

Chapter 9 - Nutrition

Chapter 10 - Self Care and Activities of Daily Living

Chapter 11 - Mobility

Chapter 12 - Equipment

Chapter 13 - Home Modifications

Chapter 14 - Psychological Care

Chapter 15 - Human Sexuality

Chapter 16 - Recreation and Wellness

Chapter 17 - Glossary  

Chapter 18 - Resource Guide    

For more information or to refer a patient call (502) 582-7495 or 1-866-540-7719.