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Libros en Ciencias de la Salud

  • Working With Serious Mental Illness

    A Manual for Clinical Practice
    • 3 Edición
    • Catherine Gamble + 1 más
    • Inglés
    When working in the field of mental illness, the best evidence is people’s lived experience. The third edition of Working with Serious Mental Illness maintains its focus on research data, but this is framed by patients’ personal perspectives to provide clear, practical advice for practitioners.Aimed at nurses and healthcare practitioners working with mental illnesses such as severe depression, bi-polar disorder and psychosis, this book provides solutions for engaging and working with patients and their families. It vividly presents lived experience and the recommendations of patients, then proceeds through developing and implementing effective interventions and how to reflect on patient relationships to ensure sustained success.Easy to read and packed full of practical tips and strategies, this is the ideal book for all healthcare practitioners working with patients with serious mental illness, their families and their carers. It will also be valuable reading for staff working in acute and community mental care settings who lack specialist training in serious mental health disorders, for nursing students, mental health nurses and general nurses working in mental health, primary care and community settings.

  • Treatment of Acetabular Bone Loss and Chronic Pelvic Discontinuity

    • 1 Edición
    • Neil P. Sheth + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Edited and written by pioneers and experts in the field, Treatment of Acetabular Bone Loss and Chronic Pelvic Discontinuity is the first text to provide focused, practical content on the effective evaluation and treatment of this challenging problem. Comprehensive and easy to follow, it offers a step-by-step approach to teach surgeons how to tailor their surgery to each individual patient’s anatomy with the goal of improving patient outcomes.

  • Pediatric Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders

    A Case-Based Approach
    • 1 Edición
    • Farahnak Assadi
    • Inglés
    Comprehensive and case-based, Pediatric Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders provides a state-of-the-art overview of this complex field in a concise, authoritative format perfect for self-study or review. Real-life patient cases reflect those that are frequently encountered in clinical decision making. These narrative case studies offer a unique opportunity for readers to determine how best to diagnose, treat, and manage their patients based on the history of present illness, review of symptoms, relevant history, and physical examination findings.

  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea

    Comprehensive Guide to Evaluation and Management
    • 1 Edición
    • Raj Sindwani + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Offering up-to-date, multidisciplinary coverage of this nuanced and evolving field, Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea provides a comprehensive overview of the evaluation and diagnosis, as well as the medical and surgical management options, for all causes of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea. It covers all aspects of CSF leaks, synthesizing current knowledge on pathophysiology, diagnosis, perioperative care, and operative techniques for this complex group of patients. Leading experts in otolaryngology and neurosurgery, as well as ophthalmology, neurology, and radiology, provide detailed coverage of the distinctions between management of patients with differing etiologies of CSF rhinorrhea, including spontaneous, traumatic/iatrogenic... and tumor-related.

  • Contact Lens Practice

    • 4 Edición
    • Nathan Efron
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Optometry** The field of contact lenses continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with new optical designs and vision correction options continually being developed. Additionally, the rapid expansion of clinical instrumentation offers eye care practitioners a wide choice of investigative techniques for assessing in-eye contact lens performance and diagnosing adverse reactions.Now in its fourth edition, Contact Lens Practice has been thoroughly updated and revised to capture these developments and more, and translate them into an organised and easily digestible resource. Written and edited by award-winning author, researcher, and lecturer, Professor Nathan Efron, this title provides a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of the scientific foundations and clinical applications of contact lens fitting. The text has been refreshed by the inclusion of five new authors – a mixture of scientists and clinicians, all of whom are at the cutting edge of their specialty.

  • Guía farmacológica para pruebas y procedimientos de Medicina Interna

    • 1 Edición
    • Gregory J. Hughes
    • Español
    Manual que recoge más de 100 pruebas y procedimientos que hacen referencia a algunas de las intervencias más utilizadas en los servicios de Medicina Interna. La descripción de los tests o procedimientos se han realizado de manera conjunta por un farmacólogo clínico y un especialista del área correspondiente. El objetivo de este manual es reducir la carga asistencial de los especialistas, así como los posibles errores en la medicación. Dirigido a prodesionales de medicina intena, Atención Primaria y áreas adyacentes. De gran utilidad para residentes.

  • Fisiología

    • 7 Edición
    • Linda S. Costanzo
    • Español
    Nueva ed del libro de texto de fisiología en el que se presentan los contenidos de un modo sencillo y explicados paso a paso que ofrece al estudiante los conceptos básicos de la asignatura. Tiene un abordaje por sistemas, y los capítulos incluyen numerosos elementos didácticos para ofrecer la información de la forma más visual y clara posible. Abordaje integrado básico-clínico que se refleja por la inclusión de los recuadors de información clínica a lo largo del texto del capítulo. Presencia de preguntas de diferente estilo al final de cada capítulo que favorecen el aprendizaje Incluye acceso a SC.com (contenido en inglés) en el que se encuentra disponible el e-book junto con otros recursos didácticos

  • The Anatomical Basis of Dentistry

    • 5 Edición
    • Bernard Liebgott
    • Inglés
    The Anatomical Basis of Dentistry, 5th Edition fulfills the need for a textbook of gross anatomy written specifically for the dental profession. It features core anatomy of the entire body and in-depth chapters dealing with the head and neck and provides a solid foundation for the future dentist and review material for the dental specialty resident. The 5th edition includes a revised chapter on supplemental anatomy for the general dentist and dental specialties, such as oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics, and radiology, along with updated illustrations and clinical applications. In addition, an eBook version is included with print purchase, providing access to all the text, figures, and references and the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Using a clear, accessible style, with practical Clinical Notes boxes updated to include more of a case-based approach, this book closely relates the basic science of applied anatomy to the clinical practice of dentistry and provides an excellent review for board exam preparation.

  • Métodos educativos en salud

    • 2 Edición
    • Ana María Palmar Santos
    • Loreto Maciá Soler
    • Español
    Esta segunda edición pretende seguir siendo una herramienta útil que ayude a los profesionales de la salud a programar de forma eficaz las intervenciones educativas con resultados satisfactorios para la población. Con este manual se pretende dotar de material de consulta tanto al ámbito profesional como al académico, a la vez que presentar herramientas propias de la metodología educativa en salud, que a lo largo del tiempo han sido implementadas con éxito por expertos en educación para la salud y que hasta este momento no estaban recogidas en ningún otro manual. Se estructura en nueve capítulos. Los cuatro primeros se dedican a la introducción de los aspectos teóricos relacionados con la educación para la salud. Los capítulos 5 a 7 abordan las fases que estructuran la programación en educación para la salud. El capítulo 8 se centra en la utilización de las tecnologías y las diferentes herramientas digitales disponibles para realizar una educación para la salud más eficiente y eficaz. Por último, en el capítulo 9 se desarrollan las intervenciones en el medio escolar. Los profesores y profesionales del campo de la salud que han participado en esta monografía han aportado conocimiento y experiencia en contextos como la salud pública, la gestión sanitaria, los departamentos universitarios de psicología o enfermería y el ámbito asistencial. Todos ellos se hallan implicados en la aplicación de estrategias educativas en el campo de la salud dirigidas a estudiantes, profesionales y usuarios, y en la realización, la coordinación y la dirección de proyectos de educación para la salud.

  • Nutricion comunitaria. Métodos y estrategias

    • 2 Edición
    • José Luis Castillo Hernández
    • Español
    La obra, con contenidos actualizados para esta segunda edición, se estructura en 11 capítulos que abordan aspectos clave para la nutrición comunitaria Cuenta con la participación de reputados expertos tanto mexicanos como latinoamericanos en le campo de la nutrición comunitaria y su amplia experiencia y trayectoia avala la calidad científica de la obra El abordaje de la obra es multidisciplinar, ya que integra aspectos propios de la bioquímica clínica, la inmunología y la genética tanto a nivel individual como poblacional con el fin de poder lograr un consejo dietético personalizado, lo que supone un gran avance conceptual en el campo de la Nutrición.

  • Urgencias en endocrinología

    • 1 Edición
    • Alexander L. Shifrin
    • Español
    Las urgencias en endocrinología son potencialmente mortales y pueden pasarse por alto con facilidad en pacientes sin antecedentes de enfermedades endocrinas. Urgencias en endocrinología es una imprescindible guía práctica de diagnóstico y tratamiento dirigida a los profesionales de la medicina, que cubre las urgencias frecuentes y graves relacionadas con los trastornos metabólicos endocrinos de la tiroides, las paratiroides, la hipófisis, las glándulas suprarrenales, el páncreas y los tumores neuroendocrinos gastrointestinales.

  • Texto ilustrado de pediatría

    • 6 Edición
    • Tom Lissauer
    • Español
    Sexta edición del aclamado y galardonado «libro del girasol» que se ha convertido en el libro de texto pediátrico recomendado en innumerables facultades de medicina y se ha traducido a más de 12 idiomas. Este libro no solo proporciona los principios básicos, sino que también ofrece mucho más a los estudiantes que quieran ampliar sus conocimientos. Contiene muchos diagramas, ilustraciones y casos clínicos que garantizan que el lector tenga una percepción detallada de muchos temas y enfermedades. En esta nueva edición incluye puntos clave y cuadros resumen que ayudan al repaso y destacan la información fundamental. Estas características han convertido el libro en un claro favorito de los estudiantes de Medicina, así como de los residentes que se enfrentan a los exámenes de la especialidad. Hay capítulos nuevos, distintos o ampliados sobre el maltrato infantil, la genética y la salud global infantil para dar cabida a su creciente importancia en la práctica pediátrica.

  • Therapeutic Targets for Diabetic Retinopathy

    A Translational Approach
    • 1 Edición
    • Weiye Li + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Therapeutic Targets For Diabetic Retinopathy: A Translational Approach offers a consolidated view of this complex disorder by summarizing the latest evidence-based studies and translating their findings into practical, actionable knowledge. This concise resource covers the fundamentals of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema with an emphasis on basic science and therapeutic targets on the horizon. Ophthalmologists, optometrists, and researchers will find the translational approach to this common eye disorder to be useful in both research and clinical practice settings.

  • Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Soft Tissue Augmentation

    • 5 Edición
    • Jean Carruthers + 4 más
    • Inglés
    Offering a step-by-step, practical approach to sought-after cosmetic procedures, Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Soft Tissue Augmentation, 5th Edition, enables you to master the up-to-date cosmetic techniques that produce the superior results your patients expect. Edited by expert clinicians Drs. Jean Carruthers and Alastair Carruthers, along with Jeffrey S. Dover, Murad Alam, and Omar Ibrahim, it covers the different classes of fillers including how to choose a filler, treatment areas by location including different injection techniques, and reversals, as well as an entire section on complications—all abundantly illustrated and evidence based. A substantial video library helps you successfully incorporate the latest procedures into your practice.

  • Clinical Lipidology

    A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease
    • 3 Edición
    • Christie M. Ballantyne
    • Inglés
    Part of the renowned Braunwald family of references, Clinical Lipidology: A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease provides today’s clinicians with clear, authoritative guidance on the therapeutic management of patients with high cholesterol levels and other atherogenic lipid disorders. An invaluable resource for cardiologists, lipidologists, endocrinologists, and internal medicine physicians, this one-stop reference covers everything from basic science and the pathogenesis of atherothrombotic disease to risk assessment and the latest therapy options. Now fully updated from cover to cover, the 3rd Edition offers unparalleled coverage of lipidology in an accessible and user-friendly manner.

  • Clinical Applications of 3D Printing in Foot and Ankle Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Peter D. Highlander
    • Inglés
    As an emerging technology, 3D printing holds much promise for foot and ankle reconstruction and difficult-to-treat pathologies. The first text of its kind, Clinical Application of 3D Printing in Foot and Ankle Surgery provides comprehensive, in-depth operative coverage as well as opinions and case examples from surgeons who are currently using 3D printing in their practices. This ground-breaking volume sets the standard for this rapidly advancing field and provides practical, real-world guidance on incorporating 3D printing into your surgical practice.

  • Physical Examination and Health Assessment

    • 9 Edición
    • Carolyn Jarvis + 1 más
    • Inglés
    With an easy-to-follow approach and unmatched learning support, Jarvis's Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 9th Edition is the most widely used, authoritative, complete, and easily implemented learning solution for health assessment in nursing. This hub of a tightly integrated learning package continues to center on Carolyn Jarvis's clear, logical, and holistic approach to physical examination and health assessment across the patient lifespan. It's packed with vivid illustrations, step-by-step guidance, and evidence-based content to provide a complete approach to health assessment and physical examination. With an enhanced focus on today's need-to-know information, the 9th edition integrates concepts from the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative, concepts of interprofessional collaboration, enhanced transgender considerations, and integrated content and electronic resources for success on the Next Generation NCLEX®.

  • Study Guide & Laboratory Manual for Physical Examination & Health Assessment

    • 9 Edición
    • Carolyn Jarvis + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Both a comprehensive lab manual and a practical workbook, the Study Guide & Laboratory Manual for Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 9th Edition gives you the tools you need to master physical examination and health assessment skills in the lab and in clinical practice. Corresponding to the bestselling Jarvis textbook, this guide features terminology reviews, application activities, clinical judgment questions, regional write-up sheets, and narrative summary forms, with answers to study questions at the back of the book to facilitate both learning and review. The 9th edition has been thoroughly updated with a fresh focus on the Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN), with case studies featuring new NGN question formats to prepare you not only for the skills laboratory, but for success on the NCLEX® and in interprofessional collaborative practice.

  • Evidence-Based Practice of Palliative Medicine

    • 2 Edición
    • Nathan E. Goldstein + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Using a practical, question-and-answer approach, Evidence-Based Practice of Palliative Medicine, 2nd Edition, helps you provide optimal care for patients and families who are dealing with serious illness. This unique reference focuses on patient and family/caregiver-cen... care, highlighting the benefits of palliative care and best practices for delivery. The highly practical, user-friendly format sets it apart from other texts in the field, with concise, readable chapters organized around clinical questions that you’re most likely to encounter in everyday care.

  • Sheehy’s Manual of Emergency Care

    • 8 Edición
    • Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
    • Inglés
    **American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 1st Place in Critical Care- Emergency Nursing, 2023****Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Emergency Care**Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care, 8th Edition offers complete, up-to-date coverage of the essentials emergency nurses need to know. Each condition commonly seen in the emergency setting is thoroughly addressed, from signs and symptoms, to diagnosis, treatment, developmental considerations, patient education, and more. Updated material and easy-to-reference contents make this resource a must-have for current practice.

  • Palliative Radiation Oncology

    • 1 Edición
    • Neha Vapiwala + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Offering practical, comprehensive coverage of the many nuanced technical and clinical aspects of this growing field, Palliative Radiation Oncology provides up-to-date clinical guidance in a thorough yet concise manner. In an easy-access format, it integrates basic science, pathologies, and research with clinical applications, covering different ways to approach problems, tumor assessment, precise target definition, and dosing-specific guidelines to minimize side effects/toxicities while balancing with desired outcomes.

  • Diagnostic Pathology: Lymph Nodes and Extranodal Lymphomas

    • 3 Edición
    • L. Jeffrey Medeiros + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent point-of-care resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. Covering all aspects of benign and malignant lesions of lymph nodes and extranodal and splenic lymphomas, it incorporates the most recent clinical, pathological, and molecular knowledge in this challenging field to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today’s practice. Richly illustrated and easy to use, Diagnostic Pathology: Lymph Nodes and Extranodal Lymphomas, third edition, is a one-stop reference for accurate, complete pathology reports, ideal as a day-to-day reference or as a reliable training resource.

  • The Unofficial Guide to Passing OSCEs

    • 4 Edición
    • Emily Hotton + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide.This guide has everything you need in one place – including common questions, model answers, how to present your answers to examiners, and numerous practical tips for success – all written by doctors and students who have recently completed the exam process.Ideal for OSCE candidates wanting to blitz their exams, this book will also make a useful day-to-day reference guide for professionals.

  • Drain's PeriAnesthesia Nursing

    A Critical Care Approach
    • 8 Edición
    • Jan Odom-Forren
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Perioperative**Trust... for more than 30 years, Drain's PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A Critical Care Approach, 8th Edition provides comprehensive clinical content tailored specifically for perianesthesia nurses. An easy-to-use format with five distinct sections — covering the PACU, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, nursing care, and special considerations — means you get the equivalent of five books in one. Nursing and pharmacologic interventions are integrated with in-depth coverage of pathophysiology, and updated content includes the latest standards and current issues affecting perianesthesia nursing practice. Focusing on research, documentation, and psychosocial considerations, this is the one book that can take you all the way from being a novice nurse in the PACU to preparing for CPAN® or CAPA® certification!

  • Basic Science in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

    A Textbook for MRCOG Part 1
    • 5 Edición
    • Phillip Bennett + 4 más
    • Inglés
    Basic Science in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is an essential one-stop, portable revision tool for candidates preparing for Part 1 of the MRCOG specialist examination.Fully updated by experts who are internationally recognised in their fields, the chapters match the syllabus of the exam, combining detailed coverage of the science with related self-assessment questions that you will encounter in the MRCOG.This book is suitable for doctors specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology who want the best chance possible to pass this difficult exam.

  • A Case-Based Review of Infectious Disease

    • 1 Edición
    • Edin Pujagic
    • Inglés
    Filling the need for a clinically relevant, concise, and affordable infectious disease exam preparation tool, A Case-Based Review of Infectious Disease offers a practical, proven approach to increasing your understanding and knowledge of this critical area of medicine. This comprehensive text is both challenging and enjoyable—an ideal resource for a variety of medical board and MOC exams, including internal medicine, family medicine, and infectious disease.

  • Study Guide for McCance & Huether’s Pathophysiology

    The Biological Basis for Disease in Adults and Children
    • 9 Edición
    • Julia Rogers
    • Inglés
    Learn, understand, and master pathophysiology! Corresponding to the chapters in McCance & Huether’s Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children, 9th Edition, this study guide offers practical activities and detailed case studies to help you review and remember basic pathophysiology and make the connections between theory and practice. Interactive questions provide you with a working knowledge of disease etiology and disease processes — giving you practice applying what you’ve learned to clinical practice. Best of all, the answers are in the back of the book so that you can check your understanding as you go!

  • The Unofficial Guide to Medical and Surgical Emergencies

    • 1 Edición
    • Varshini Manoharan + 4 más
    • Inglés
    The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide.The Unofficial Guide Medical and Surgical Emergencies offers a collection of common clinical emergency scenarios. It walks you through the practical steps of the decision-making process, from taking a referral through to making a management plan and prescribing – all designed to ensure safe and best practice.With plenty of tips to support your clinical reasoning, real time examples, and a focus on initial management before a diagnosis is clear, this book is ideal for medical students as well as junior doctors wanting a quick reference guide or revision aid.

  • Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children - Binder Ready

    • 12 Edición
    • Marilyn J. Hockenberry
    • Elizabeth A. Duffy + 1 más
    • Inglés
    **American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 1st Place in Child Health**Provide quality nursing care through each stage of child development! Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children, 12th Edition uses an easy-to-follow, family-centered approach to describe the care of children at each age and stage of development. The book begins with a discussion of the influences on and assessment of child health, then provides chapters on child health promotion and health problems — all organized by age groups and body systems. Up-to-date, evidence-based information helps you develop critical thinking skills along with the sensitivity needed to become a compassionate, caring pediatric nurse. Written by a team of experts led by Marilyn J. Hockenberry, Wong’s continues to be the leading text in pediatric nursing.

  • Manual of Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies

    • 1 Edición
    • Qaiser Bashir + 2 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Transplantation Surgery**Led by authors from MD Anderson’s Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Department, the world’s largest and highly respected program at the forefront of rapidly advancing treatments in the field, Manual of Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies is a comprehensive, focused reference covering the latest clinical developments and applications of stem cell transplant and cellular therapies for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. This cutting-edge title, with a majority contribution from the MD Anderson Cancer Center and leading faculty from other academic institutions, covers breakthrough cell-based therapies for various diseases including lymphoma, multiple myeloma, leukemia, and select solid tumor and autoimmune diseases. This unique, definitive resource is essential for hematologists, fellows in hematology and immunotherapy, mid-level providers, pharmacists, and oncologists who refer patients for cell-based therapies.

  • Plotkin's Vaccines

    • 8 Edición
    • Walter A. Orenstein + 3 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Infectious Disease**From the latest vaccination evidence, recommendations, and protocols . . . to new vaccine development and the use of vaccines in reducing disease, Plotkin’s Vaccines, 8th Edition, covers every aspect of vaccination. Now completely revised and updated from cover to cover, this award-winning text continues to provide reliable information from global authorities, offering a complete understanding of each disease, as well as the latest knowledge of both existing vaccines and those currently in research and development. Described by Bill Gates as "an indispensable guide to the enhancement of the well-being of our world," Plotkin’s Vaccines is a must-have reference for current, authoritative information in this fast-moving field.

  • So You’ve Registered, What Now?

    A New Nurse’s Guide.
    • 1 Edición
    • Joleen McKee
    • Inglés
    Full of real-life tips and insights from practising nurses, this new title gives encouragement and advice to help newly qualified registrants prepare as they start work in the ever-changing world of health care.So You've Registered, What Now? does not cover clinical skills but rather concentrates on the practical essentials of working as a nurse in different settings, from hospitals to the community and research sectors. Written in an easy to follow, conversational style, it takes the reader through relevant regulations and provides up-to-date guidance on how to survive as a nurse in the real world.Being a newly registered nurse can be a daunting experience. New nurses will find this book an invaluable resource that will help them navigate the sometimes convoluted path to establishing their career, as well as a support and guide through the highs and lows of their working life.

  • Mastering Concept-Based Teaching and Competency Assessment

    • 3 Edición
    • Jean Foret Giddens
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Education**Learn how to develop and implement a successful concept-based curriculum and competency assessment! Written specifically for nursing faculty by thought-leader Jean Giddens, Mastering Concept-Based Teaching and Competency Assessment, 3rd Edition provides the understanding and expertise you need to make the transition from traditional content-focused instruction to a conceptual approach to teaching and learning, and from knowledge assessment to competency assessment. New to this edition is a new chapter on differentiating concept-based and competency-based approaches. A perfect complement to Giddens’ student-oriented textbook Concepts for Nursing Practice, this book is ideal for both undergraduate and graduate faculty, and also serves as a helpful study tool for faculty preparing for the Certified Nurse Educator exam.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets

    • 4 Edición
    • Bryan J. O'Young + 3 más
    • Inglés
    For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students, academics, and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets, 4th Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in this dynamic field. This highly regarded resource features the Secrets’ popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, weblinks, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style – making an inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable.

  • Terapia manual pediátrica en las alteraciones neuromusculoesqueléticas del bebé y el niño

    • 1 Edición
    • Iñaki Pastor Pons
    • Español

  • Pocket Companion for Physical Examination & Health Assessment

    • 9 Edición
    • Carolyn Jarvis + 1 más
    • Inglés
    A concise, practical handbook for the assessment lab and the clinical setting, Jarvis’s Pocket Companion for Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 9th Edition makes it fast and easy to review essential assessment skills and techniques. You’ll conduct more effective exams by referring to summaries of examination steps, comparisons of normal versus abnormal findings, lifespan and cultural considerations, integration of QSEN safety competencies, and more than 250 full-color photos and drawings. Written by renowned educator and clinician Dr. Carolyn Jarvis, now joined by co-author Dr. Ann L. Eckhardt, this companion handbook is an ideal clinical tool whether you’re a beginner who is learning health assessment skills or a practitioner who needs a portable reference!

  • Atlas of Clinical Sleep Medicine

    • 3 Edición
    • Meir H. Kryger
    • Inglés
    Easy to read and richly illustrated, Atlas of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 3rd Edition, provides the tools you need to accurately diagnose and treat the full range of adult and pediatric sleep disorders. Dr. Meir H. Kryger and a team of expert contributing authors detail the physiologic, clinical, morphologic, and investigational aspects of the sleep disorders you encounter in everyday practice—enhanced by high-quality images throughout. This highly regarded, award-winning atlas is an ideal resource for sleep practitioners and technicians in the lab, as well as an effective review for certification and recertification.

  • The Unofficial Guide to Practical Skills

    • 2 Edición
    • Emily Hotton + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide.Designed for medical students, nurses, junior doctors and other healthcare professionals, The Unofficial Guide to Practical Skills contains step-by-step guidance to over 50 core practical procedures. Information is easy to follow and procedures are explained clearly – along with expert practical tips.This book covers the essential skills you’ll need throughout your course and for the OSCEs. It also provides a succinct, day-to-day reference for those in practice.

  • Diagnostic Pathology: Nonneoplastic Pediatrics

    • 2 Edición
    • Angelica R. Putnam + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent point-of-care resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. Covering all areas of nonneoplastic pediatric pathology, it incorporates the most recent clinical, pathological, and molecular knowledge in this challenging field to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today’s practice. Richly illustrated and easy to use, Diagnostic Pathology: Nonneoplastic Pediatrics, second edition, is a one-stop reference for accurate, complete pathology reports, ideal as a day-to-day reference or as a reliable training resource.

  • Practice Guidelines for Family Nurse Practitioners

    • 6 Edición
    • Karen Fenstermacher + 1 más
    • Inglés
    **American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 1st Place in Advanced Practice Nursing, 2023****American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 3rd Place in Adult Primary Care, 2023**The latest evidence-based guidelines keep you up to date for FNP practice! With updated content and full-color illustrations, Practice Guidelines for Family Nurse Practitioners, 6th Edition provides essential information on the most current national and international guidelines and evidence-based protocols for primary care patients of all ages. Key details are easy to find with the book’s full-color format, concise outline-style guidelines, and abundant summary tables and charts. In addition to coverage of the most common conditions seen in outpatient settings, this edition includes the latest information on topics such as COVID-19 and STDs. Plus, the popular Practice Pearls boxes have been expanded throughout the book.

  • Pain

    A Textbook for Health Professionals
    • 3 Edición
    • Hubert van Griensven + 1 más
    • Inglés
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    • 1 Edición
    • Malinee Thambyayah
    • Inglés
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    • Elsevier
    • Inglés
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    • 3 Edición
    • Lynda R. Hardy
    • Inglés
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    • Inglés
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    • Inglés
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