{"product_id":"employment-issues-and-multiple-sclerosis-paperback","title":"Employment Issues and Multiple Sclerosis - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhillip D. Rumrill\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSteven Nissen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMary Hennessey\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMultiple sclerosis produces wide-ranging effects on a person's physical, psychological, and social functioning. One of the most important is its effect on employment. Although the vast majority of people with this disease have employment histories and were working at the time of diagnosis, many are unable to maintain employment as the disease progresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmployment Issues and Multiple Sclerosis, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is a must read for any person with MS that has a question regarding employment and disability. Chapters cover everything from vocational rehabilitation to job placement, and the laws covering employment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Updated Edition Includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNEW chapter detailing employee rights concerning medical leave, health insurance portability and accountability, and continuation of benefits \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW chapter on Social Security Disability Insurance programs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn expanded and updated chapter on the Americans with Disabilities Act \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn expanded and updated chapter on research and services regarding the employment of Americans with MS \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely updated chapter on policy, programming, and research recommendations to improve the rate of labor force participation of people with MS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntended for people with MS, their families, physicians, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation professionals, and others interested in the employment implications of MS, this comprehensive new text is a basic resource guide to matters of research, public policy, and service delivery. The author also discusses current trends in health care and rehabilitation, and recommends reforms to better serve the interests of people with MS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 246\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9.05 x 6.39 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 02, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760143008032,"sku":"9781932603644","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bdd7be6b117c7ec9d434a1e5e97079f4.webp?v=1780172702","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/employment-issues-and-multiple-sclerosis-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}