(Ebook) Hands in Health Care: Massage therapy for the adult hospital patient, 2nd Edition by GAYLE MACDONALD., Caroline Tague ISBN 9781912085545, 1912085542

(Ebook) Hands in Health Care: Massage therapy for the adult hospital patient, 2nd Edition by GAYLE MACDONALD., Caroline Tague ISBN 9781912085545, 1912085542

This is the second edition of a highly successful book – the only one available on this topic. The first edition was written by a well-known massage therapist and author, Gayle MacDonald. For the second edition Gayle has brought in a co-author, Carolyn Tague. Both are well-known and highly respected in the field of hospital massage therapy.The second edition focuses solely on the adult patient and has new chapters on aromatherapy massage, end-of-life care, cultural sensitivity and understanding the therapeutic relationship between patient and practitioner. It also incorporates new sections on addiction and neurological disorders, as well as the most recent research from around the world. The new edition is highly illustrated with full color photographs and drawings, including many new illustrations.