*Highly Commended in the Popular Medicine category at the 2012 British Medical Association Book Awards*The simple sensation of touching someone's hand can have a powerful therapeutic effect.
Although organ transplants provide the best, and often the only, effective therapy for many otherwise fatal conditions, the great benefits of transplantation go largely unrealized because of failures in the organ acquisition process.
The first book to encompass adult-gerontology practice guidelines for primary care, this comprehensive resource is designed as a text and reference for health care practitioners specializing as adultgerontology nurse practitioners (A-GNP).
In February 2003, a Chinese physician crossed the border between mainland China and Hong Kong, spreading Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)-a novel flu-like virus-to over a dozen international hotel guests.
Social support is the everyday assistance offered by family, friends, neighbours and colleagues, as well as the foundations of support in a range of non-clinical settings, and plays a vital role in a person's mental health and wellbeing.
This book identifies key concepts of successful community-based research beyond the aspect of location, including prevention focus, population-centered partnerships, multidisciplinary cooperation, and cultural competency.
Person-Centred Teams provides much-needed guidance on person-centred working following the roll out of personalisation and personal budgets across health and social care.
This timely resource is the first handbook to give nurse practitioners guidance to prescribe, monitor, assess, educate, and advocate for patients taking psychiatric medications and promote safe practice outcomes.
Women with Attention Deficit Disorder, psychotherapist Sari Soldens, groundbreaking book, explains how every year, millions of withdrawn little girls and chronically overwhelmed women go undiagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder because they dont fit the stereotypical profile: theyre not fast-talking, hyperactive, or inattentive, and they are not male.
A complete introductory guide to the principles and clinical application of teamwork in health careUnderstanding Teamwork in Health Care emphasizes the essential competencies necessary to implement teamwork in health care in a complex hospital or primary care setting.
A complete introductory review of global health--updated to reflect the latest issues and challengesThe first edition of Understanding Global Health set a new information standard for this rapidly emerging subject.
MORE THAN 2,000 FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS HELP YOU VISUALLY DIAGNOSE CONDITIONS AND DISEASES ENCOUNTERED IN CLINICAL PRACTICEThe Color Atlas of Family Medicine, Second Edition is a comprehensive atlas designed to facilitate diagnosis using outwardly appearing signs and manifestations.
While many terms relate to One Health, the idea remains the same: to think outside a chosen area of specialty and work collaboratively as part of a team to improve health status around the world.
Nursing informatics is the specialty that integrates nursing science with multiple information management and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage, and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice.
The Transformation of Academic Health Centers: The Institutional Challenge to Improve Health and Well-Being in Healthcare's Changing Landscape presents the direct knowledge and vision of accomplished academic leaders whose unique positions as managers of some of the most complex academic and business enterprises make them expert contributors.
The quick and easy way to master healthcare technologyand use your knowledge in real-world situationsIf you're looking for a fun, fast review that boils healthcare informatics down to its most essential, must-know points, your search ends here!
A true must-have for every resident and medical student, Essential Facts on the Go: Internal Medicine is filled with clinical pearls, decision trees, and essential facts and data that speed diagnosis and treatment.
Sharpen your critical thinking skills and IMPROVE PATIENT CAREExperience with clinical cases is key to mastering the art and science of medicine and ultimately to providing patients with competent clinical care.
High-yield flashcards cover must-know information for the Paramedic certification examMcGraw-Hill's Paramedic Flashcards offer a succint, comprehensive, and easy to carry review of the must-know concepts that students need to remember for their certification exam.
An ultra-concise, evidence-based guide to the initial patient encounterPoint of Care Medicine delivers the most patient-care information in the least amount of words possible.
Ace your Pathophysiology course with the help of nursing review pioneer Marlene HurstUse Marlene's no cram, pass with what you already know system to slash your study time in halfBased on Marlene Hurst's popular nursing seminars that train over 30,000 students annually, this innovative review is loaded with the author's time-tested strategies - all designed to help you excel in your Pathophysiology course exams.
Better Living With Dementia: Implications for Individuals, Families, Communities, and Societies highlights evidence-based best practices for improving the lives of patients with dementia.
The latest information on wound care in a comprehensive yet portable resourceWritten by the chair of the Education Committee of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Association, this is the first text on wound care to be both comprehensive in scope yet small enough to fit into a lab coat pocket.
SHARPEN YOUR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND IMPROVE PATIENT CAREExperience with clinical cases is key to mastering the art and science of medicine and ultimately to providing patients with competent clinical care.
Understand the essential principles of toxicology and how poisons affect the human body with this accessible and engaging summaryA Doody's Core Title for 2017!
The quick reference guide you need to avoid harmful interactions between prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and dietary supplementsDrug Actions and Interactions is a handy easy-to-access guide to understanding what major drugs are available for specific diseases, how selected drugs produce therapeutic benefits, side effects that may occur when taking these drugs, and which drugs and supplements should not be taken in combination with each other.
The Demystified way to master dosage calculations and related basic mathWritten by a graduate nurse instructor and bestselling author, Dosage Calculations and Basic Math for Nurses Demystified, Second Edition covers medication orders and medication labels and explains how to calculate doses using the formula method and the ratio-proportion method.
The definitive guide to Homeland Security-updated with critical changes in the department's mission, tactics, and strategies Critical reading for government officials, diplomats, and other government officials, as well as executives and managers of businesses affected by Homeland Security activitiesProvides the most comprehensive coverage available on anti-terrorism intelligence, maritime security, and border securityUpdates include recent changes in the structure of the Homeland Security department, its new role in natural-disaster response, and new strategies and analytical tools
The book every paramedic needs to enhance their career and job performanceParamedic Survival Guide offers both novice and experienced paramedics a unique blend of case studies, testimonials, and advice from veterans to help them succeed on their jobs and advance their career.
One of the most comprehensive books in the field, this import from TATA McGraw-Hill rigorously covers the latest developments in medical imaging systems, gamma camera, PET camera, SPECT camera and lithotripsy technology.
Up-to-the-minute data on more than 1,400 of the most commonly prescribed medications--with an emphasis on patient safety and nursing implicationsUPDATED ANNUALLYIncludes branded, generic, and over-the-countermedicationsOrganized alphabetically by generic drug nameProvides the details you need on:Mechanisms of actionCommon usage and dosageSide effectsDrug interactionsNursing implicationsNew drugsPatient educationMore than 150 new drugs and herbs
