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Presenting specialized biological information on what cancer is, this book looks at how it damages the body, and how cancer treatments work.

This important book presents a unique, personal account of the impact a mild traumatic brain injury can have.

This book provides the best information available on the ways priorities are currently set for health care around the world.

This book explores the concept of relational care, what it feels like for older people and for carers, why it makes life happier and how those involved in residential or community care can make it work.

The outcome for children with cancer has shown enormous improvement since the first edition of this book was published in 1975.

Cultivating Moral Character and Virtue in Professional Practice is a pioneering collection of essays focused on the place of character and virtue in professional practice.

This book brings together in one volume many important topics about death and dying, including the pathophysiology of death, the causes of death among cancer patients, the ethics of death, the legal aspects of death for the physician and for the patient and caregivers, the economics of death, the medical management of the dying patient, including pain and dyspnea, the prediction of death, and the spiritual management of the dying patient.

This is an updated guide to the range of drugs commonly unused in the treatment of psychiatric disorders.

This level of nurse works largely independently and their work is managed rather than supervised.

Following the success of Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats which outlines a self-help, CBT-based programme for dealing with menopausal symptoms, Myra Hunter and Melanie Smith have developed a pioneering group treatment for women going through the menopause.

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Written by highly experienced researchers and authors, this practical workbook demystifies the research process for nursing students and practitioners.

This book is unique in its global approach to applying the Guidelines for Culturally Competent Nursing Practice that were recently endorsed by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and distributed to all of its 130 national nursing associations.

As we grow older, our need to be engaged in interesting activities does not diminish and is vital to our quality of life.

What is distinct about the last third of life, about women, that makes psychotherapy different?

"e;Essentials of Correctional Nursing is the first new and comprehensive text about this growing field to bepublished in the last decade.

Do you support a child or adult with sensory perceptual issues or cognitive impairment?

The Oxford Textbook of Palliative Nursing remains the most comprehensive treatise on the art and science of palliative care nursing available.

Comprehensive Cardiovascular Medicine in the Primary Care Setting provides an authoritative, detailed discussion of cardiovascular disease balanced with practical utility.

This introductory text provides nurses with the foundations of a sociological understanding of health issues which they should find of great help in thinking about their work and the role of their profession.

The book brings together the most up-to-date knowledge and expertise covering the whole topic of alcohol.

The Man who Lost His Language is a unique exploration of aphasia - losing the ability to use or comprehend words - as well as of the resilience of love.

Essentials of Gerontological Nursing presents the best practices needed to care for older adults.

Develop a better understanding of what CFS/CFIDS sufferers are going through!

This practical guide helps nursing students and other healthcare professionals promote and improve the health and wellbeing of those with mental health problems by looking closely at the disparities that people with mental health problems face in relation to their physical health.

Don't let your fear of math hold you back from a rewarding career in nursing or allied health!

Das Buch stellt die Entwicklung einer Hospiz- und Palliativkultur in Einrichtungen der Eingliederungshilfe vor.

Since the first edition of this book was published there have been considerable changes in continuing care.

Das praxisorientierte Hygienehandbuch führt in die Grundlagen der Hygiene und Infektiologie unter häuslichen Verhältnissen und stationären Heim-Bedingungen ein.

Frühgeborene sind höchst verletzliche und gefährdete kleine Menschen, deren pflegerische Versorgung und Entlassung in die häusliche Umgebung sehr anspruchsvoll ist.

E-learning is a new, exciting and increasingly popular way of learning for health and social care professionals, both in the pre- and post-qualification stages.

This is a light-hearted, easily digestible guide with a wealth of handy hints and tips for communicating with the public.

Administrators and managers in healthcare can improve their own expertise and performance by learning and mastering the 12 critical interpersonal, financial, and organizational management skills in this highly practical guide.

First Edition named an AJN Book of the Year!

Evaluating Research in Academic Journals is a guide for students who are learning how to evaluate reports of empirical research published in academic journals.

This book will be of tremendous use to all healthcare professionals from physicians to nurses to social workers, rehabilitation therapists, and chaplains.

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Multicultural Pharmaceutical Education spotlights methods and theory on how to increase representation of minorities in pharmacy schools and practice settings.

Safe and Clean Care is the responsibility of all those working in Health and Social Care and this book will provide much-needed guidance on responsibility, accountability and good practice with respect to infection prevention and control.

The only practical resource to focus solely on health issues specific to menWritten by and for APRNs and PAs in the primary care setting, this is the first clinical reference to focus solely on managing health concerns that are specific to men.

The classic issues and trends text for Bachelor of Science Nursing programs updated to reflect today's challengesMarket: Bachelor of Science Nursing students (100,000 in the USA)Covers important non-clinical aspects of nursing such as history, scope of practice, role of the profession in the health care industry, and ethical and legal issuesKey Concepts, Critical Issues, Controversial Points, and other features highlight important informationThe author served two terms as President of the American Nursing Association

Is evidence-based practice really best practice?

Do you need a succinct introduction to the key theories and principles of palliative care and their application to practice?

Practical and straightforward, this book is a multidisciplinary introduction to the process of planning, conducting and analysing qualitative research, from selecting appropriate methods to publishing your findings.