Getting Better: My Journey through Transverse Myelitis and Lessons for Health Care Professionals, Patients and Families

by Claire Bloom, Keith Launchbury

On July 20, 2010 Keith Launchbury and his wife, Business Consultants, were traveling almost 3000 miles from home when Keith was stricken with a tight band of pain across his chest. Just 24 hours later he was totally paralyzed from the middle of his chest to his toes, and was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis, a rare spinal cord disorder which occurs when the body's own immune system attacks the spinal cord.

This book chronicles their journey through three hospitals, rehabilitation and two months of recovery. Additionally, it presents lessons they learned through the journey which will help health care professionals provide better care, and help patients, their families and their advocates get the best care possible.

224 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 3, 2011

About the author

Patricia Claire Bloom (born 15 February 1931) is an English actress. She is known for leading roles on stage and screen and has received two BAFTA Awards and a Drama Desk Award as well as nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award and a Tony Award. She was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to drama.