Dysphagia

Written for speech-language pathologists working in clinics and research settings, this book looks at how swallowing disorders are managed in both children and adults. It considers how therapy is delivered, the outside forces that shape patient care, and where the field may be heading.

The chapters cover a team-based approach to the ethical decisions involved in treating an elderly patient, along with the legal questions that can arise. They also examine how medications affect swallowing, how clinicians are educated and trained, and the role of imaging technologies in diagnosis.