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Libros en Ciencias de la Salud

  • Acupressure E-Book

    Clinical Applications in Musculoskeletal Conditions
    • 1 Edición
    • John R. Cross
    • Inglés
    * An entirely practical handbook for healthcare professionals * Introduces the orthodox therapist to hands- on techniques in acupressure & reflextherapy * Offers additional treatment options for conditions involving musculoskeletal problems

  • Surgical Nursing

    Advancing Practice
    • 1 Edición
    • Kim Manley + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This comprehensive book looks at the art and science of surgical nursing. Covering many of the essential issues relevant to the care of adults undergoing surgery in a range of settings, the text explores the nature of surgical nursing in all its guises, addressing challenging contemporary issues and measuring outcomes. It also explains the principles, whichunderlie the nursing care of patients throughout their surgical journey - from assessment and diagnosis, through pre- and intra-operative care, to the post-operative recovery phase and discharge. The physiological and scientific basis of practice is set out clearly and succinctly, while complex issues of care are explored through the use of reflection activities and short case studies. The text addresses issues, which will help nurses develop their role and their philosophy of care and assist in the improvement of patient management.

  • Case Presentations & MCQ's for the MRCGP

    • 1 Edición
    • Antonio A. T. Chuh
    • Inglés
    An exam preparation book aimed at MRCGP candidates to help them revise the content and technique for Paper 1 (short answers) as well as Paper 2 (MCQs).Also useful for summative assessment candidates.

  • The Doctor, His Patient and The Illness

    • 2 Edición
    • John Balint
    • Inglés
    First published in 1957, with a slight update in 1964, this classic text remains one of the standard works on the doctor patient relationship (largely as found in general practice). This new edition provides an updated descriptive analysis of the doctor-patient relationship, with practical advice on the potential and limits to the doctors involvement with the patient.

  • Pain Management in Childbearing

    Key Issues in Management
    • 1 Edición
    • Margaret Yerby
    • Inglés
    This book provides a broad review of the many aspects of pain associated with childbearing. Specialist midwifery contributors deal with a key issue in their field of expertise, enabling the reader to become more effective when working with women in childbirth. Key topics include: the physiology of pain applied to childbirth, antenatal and postnatal pain, pharmacological and non-pharmacological views on pain relief, psychology of pain relief, fetal and neonatal pain, sociological and historical views. As a resource and broad guide to the management of pain in childbearing, this book is a valuable resource for both professional and student midwives.

  • Complementary Therapies for Pregnancy and Childbirth

    • 2 Edición
    • Denise Tiran + 1 más
    • Inglés
    There has been a rapid increase in the interest of safe complementary and alternative approaches to healthcare in pregnancy and childbirth. For those working in maternity care who seek the evidence base for therapeutic approaches, this book offers a comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of complementary therapies, and their application to expectant andnew mothers and their babies.

  • Behavioural Sciences for Dentistry

    • 1 Edición
    • Gerald M. Humphris + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This is a textbook on behavioural sciences for dental students which offers a balanced approach to the behavioural issues are that are important in dentistry, both at the level of the individual patient, (eg. strategies for reducing anxiety in nervous and phobic patients), and at a broader level in motivating the population as a whole to adopt a healthier diet. It is a concise introduction to psychology, sociology and communication for the dental student which focuses on practical and clinically relevant issues eg management of patients anxiety.

  • Review of Perioperative Nursing

    • 1 Edición
    • Bettyann Hutchisson + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Introducing the newest companion to Phippen & Wells: Perioperative Nursing Practice. This superb review guide helps users to evaluate and validate their knowledge of perioperative nursing practice. Each chapter of the Review consists of an outline of the corresponding chapter in the text and a series of questions and answers.

  • Chiropractic Peripheral Joint Technique

    • 1 Edición
    • Raymond T. Broome
    • Inglés
    Chiropractic Peripheral Joint Technique is an essential and accessible text for all students and practitioners of chiropractic, osteopaths, physiotherapists and other manual therapists.Edited by a leading author in the field, Chiropractic Peripheral Joint Technique includes much new work and innovations for treating peripheral joint problems in addition to a catalogue of the traditional chiropractic techniques. This new book concentrates on the peripheral joints (e.g. shoulder, knee etc.) and will be a useful ready reference on chiropractic technique for both the student beginning clinical work and the busy practitioner. A chapter is also included on the temporo-mandibular joint.

  • Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing

    • 1 Edición
    • Carol Williams + 1 más
    • Inglés
    A comprehensive textbook on caring for the infant and child in intensive care. The text includes specific illness / disorders with related A & P, medical management and nursing care and a complete guide to the problems and solutions of working in the PICU.

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