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The second edition of this popular book includes a new introduction, a list of Web sites, and the inclusion of arthritis in the list of illnesses that is representative of “invisible chronic...

The second edition of this popular book includes a new introduction, a list of Web sites, and the inclusion of arthritis in the list of illnesses that is representative of “invisible chronic illness.” The authors direct their book to healthcare providers, families, and patients dealing with invisible chronic illness (ICI) –those conditions that are chronic and disabling but not readily apparent to the casual observer. In Part 1, the authors define ICI, including brief descriptions of...