Understanding autonomic nervous system disorders for physicians and patients. The Dysautonomia Project Book is an easy to read introduction to disorders of the autonomic (automatic) nervous system (ANS). It has been written by physicians & patients for physicians & patients. The book is designed to:

• Facilitate a better dialogue between doctor and patient
• Be a helpful reference for physicians and others in the clinic or hospital setting
• Serve as a core text for the Grand Rounds CME Course Core chapters are written with patient information on the left and physician information on the right of the book. This layout helps the physician and patient have a more meaningful dialogue. It also helps the patient to prepare well before diagnostic tests and follow up appointments. Academic chapters written by top researchers in ANS disorders and related conditions summarize key findings in recent research. This book is a collaborative effort of many volunteer physicians and patients to speed the time to proper assessment and treatment of patients with dysautonomia at the community level.