Health systems and services

Accountability in Social Services examines how - and why - social and human services programs can function even though they are monitored by written communication instead of face-to-face interaction.

The Handbook of Mental Health and Space brings together the psychosocial work on experiences of space and mental distress, making explicit the links between theoretical work and clinical and community practice.

Debates about the regulation of drugs are inseparable from talk of children and the young.

Die meisten Menschen können sagen, für welches Versprechen BMW steht (Freude am Fahren) und welche Schokolade besonders zartschmelzend ist (Milka).

Emerging from an era of changing mental health and addiction services, Different Diagnoses, Similar Experiences is the first work in its field to gather narratives of mental health, addiction and dual diagnoses into one publication, as well as to critically examine the differences and similarities of these experiences.

Over the past twenty years, many low- and middle-income countries have experimented with health insurance options.

This practical guide clearly shows each stage in the management of a patient with dementia.

Clinical Thinking in Psychotherapy empowers practitioners and students to better understand clients by attending to both verbal and nonverbal forms of expression.

Social network analysis provides a meaningful lens for advancing a more nuanced understanding of the communication networks and practices that bring together policy advocates and practitioners in their day-to-day efforts to broker evidence into policymaking processes.

The second edition of this guide to community care, aimed at both health and social care practitioners, offers a clear and structured introduction to present policy and practice.

The COVID-19 Pandemic has been an ultimate challenge for leadership resiliency.

Reviews the latest evidence on the psychiatric disorders and behavioral problems of those with coexisting intellectual and developmental disorders.

Ein symptomorientierter Leitfaden speziell für den Kinder- und Jugendarzt, der schnell zur richtigen Diagnose und Therapie führt: Erfahrungen des Autors aus 25 Jahren als Pädiater und Gynäkologe in der Kinder- und Jugendgynäkologie fließen in dieses Buch ein, das mithilfe von zahlreichen Fotos, Zeichnungen und Tipps anschaulich und praxisnah erklärt, welche Techniken der Arzt in der Kinder- und Jugendgynäkologie einsetzen kann.

This work demonstrates the value of a multi-method approach to public policy analysis, arguing that descriptive historical studies, quantitative historical studies and cross-sectional quantitative studies are essentially compatible.

Correctional officers face considerable stress, risk, and danger that lead to poor physical and mental health outcomes.

This book summarizes the broad and rapidly evolving field of geriatric pharmacotherapy, which is becoming increasingly relevant for practicing physicians who care and prescribe medications for older patients.

At a time of increasing demands on budgets, governments around the world are seeking to reduce health expenditure and introduce market-oriented reforms to the health sector.

Experiences of Health Workers in the COVID-19 Pandemic shares the stories of frontline health workers-told in their own words-during the second wave of COVID-19 in Australia.

Immer mehr Ärzte stehen vor der fachfremden Aufgabe ein Qualitätsmanagement in der Onkologie zu implementieren und eine Zertifizierung zum onkologischen Zentrum anzustreben.

Utilization management (UM) has become a strong trend in health care cost containment.

Comprehensive and state of the art, the second edition of Pharmacotherapy of Depression offers major revisions of every chapter and the addition of new chapters by expert contributors.

The Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy bridges theory, research, and practical methods to fill a rapidly developing gap for physical, occupational, speech, and mental health professionals interested in incorporating horses in therapy.

Das Buch stellt die Möglichkeiten vor, allen Menschen den Zugang zu Kommunikation und Information im medizinischen Kontext ohne fremde Hilfe zugänglich zu machen.

"e;At a time when there is considerable interest in the palliative care needs of people with advanced dementia, this 'tour de force' on the development/psycho-metric testing of 11 tools (all included) will be invaluable to both researchers and practitioners wanting to develop better care.

Sweeping in scope, Health Issues in the Latino Community identifies and offers an in-depth examination of the most critical health issues that affect Latino's health and health care within the United States.

On a daily basis, health professions educators struggle to find effective and respectful ways of working with trainees who struggle to meet standards - most of whom will become practicing clinicians.

The book outlines a range of non-pharmacological therapies clinicians can adopt in their daily practice and sets out information and advice on each therapy and how to implement them in practice, illustrated with case studies and practical examples and drawing on the author's own clinical work.

While health system decentralization is often associated with federations, there has been limited study on the connection between federalism and the organization of publicly financed or mandated health services.

It is beyond dispute that physical activity is good for us, but what are the benefits, challenges and impacts of sport on health?

This practical, user-friendly manual shows mental health professionals how to implement play therapy with adolescents and adults and how to conceptualize client struggles using a wealth of creative approaches.

The American system of healthcare is rapidly changing.

Telecommunications bring the potential to improve both the quality of and access to health care in the remotest areas of the developing world.

Now fully revised and in its fourth edition, the Oxford Handbook of Oncology has been the essential go-to guide for students and practitioners in oncology for over a decade.

Dit boek helpt huisartsen bij de diagnostiek en behandeling van 35 veelvoorkomende urologische en gynaecologisch klachten.

This book provides a systematic and interdisciplinary study of occupational mental health legislation in seven countries.

Leadership is a vital part of delivering high quality healthcare for all healthcare professionals.

Health literacy has been shown to affect health outcomes.

Cultural Competence in Health Education and Health Promotion, 2nd edition, examines the importance of ethnic and cultural factors for community health practice.

The costs of occupational stress in terms of sickness absence, ill-health-related retirement, litigation and lost productivity are increasing, putting strain on economies across the world.

Die Festschrift ehrt das medizinrechtliche Lebenswerk von Dieter Hart.

"e;Volume 27, Research in the Sociology of Health Care"e; deals with Social Sources of Disparities in Health and Health Care.

This book takes a fresh look at how caring for Medicare beneficiaries can lead to success in today's healthcare marketplace.

The devastating and politically consequential defeat of President Clinton's comprehensive health plan in Congress has unleashed a torrent of speculation over "e;"e;who or what killed reform.