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Libros en Ciencias de la Salud

  • Older People, Nursing & Mental Health

    • 1 Edición
    • Alan Crump + 3 más
    • Inglés
    A much needed practical nursing text addressing the complex problems posed by the growing number of elderly people with mental health problems. The book can be used as an everyday companion for qualified nurses or for teaching health care assistants and students about practical interventions, therapeutic approaches and for developing knowledge and attitudes. Wider issues are considered, including the care continuum through acute to continuing care, and different care environments.

  • Low Vision

    Principles and Practice
    • 4 Edición
    • Christine Dickinson
    • Inglés
    Low Vision is organised for quick and easy reference with sections on definitions of the condition and its causes, magnification and other strategies for improving performance, and clinical procedures used in the assessment of vision and prescribing of aids.The theoretical background to aids and strategies employed is given in detail but there is also abundant practical advice and an indication of the way in which the optometrist's role is integrated with that of other professionals dealing with low-vision patients. It will be of interest to dispensing opticians, orthoptists and rehabilitation workers who also come into contact with this patient group.

  • LIC - Instructions for Surgery Patients

    • 1 Edición
    • James S. Economou + 1 más
    • Inglés

  • Mononeuropathies

    Examination, Diagnosis and Treatment
    • 1 Edición
    • A. Staal + 2 más
    • Inglés
    A mononeuropathy has to be recognised through physical examination before it can be explained and treated. This practical book provides valuable guidance on examination of peripheral nerves, and then looks at possible causes, prognosis and treatment.Mononeurop... of the arm, leg and trunk are covered, and causes of mononeuropathies other than focal lesions are included. The easy to follow text is well illustrated with over 90 line diagrams.

  • Rheumatology Examination and Injection Techniques

    • 2 Edición
    • Michael Doherty + 4 más
    • Inglés
    This highly illustrated text provides comprehensive coverage of the examination of patients with joint or periarticular disease. It includes full details of joint aspiration, injection techniques and examination of synovial fluid. This new edition contains more practical procedures than ever before, with new coverage of biopsy and epidural injections. All chapters have been revised and expanded to include more illustrations. Rheumatology Examination and Injection Techniques has established itself as the leading practical text of examination and injection techniques. This edition builds on the strengths of the first to provide a thorough and detailed step-by-step guide to practice in this area.

  • Sociology as Applied to Nursing and Health Care

    • 1 Edición
    • Mary Birchenall + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Nursing practice needs to be informed by an understanding of people and the societies in which they live. This introductory text has been designed specifically to discuss those aspects of sociology which are most relevant to nursing and the health care context in which it takes place. Divided into five sections linking to key issues of relevance to nursing, it provides an accessible introduction to major sociological themes and ideas. Each chapter clearly sets out the key concepts itcovers and includes case studies and examples which link to a variety of settings and client groups. The reader is encouraged to consider issues critically,via the use of reflection and discussion questions, and further reading and references are provided for each chapter. At the end of the book, there is a helpful glossary of sociological terminology. All students taking nursing and health sciences courses, and social sciences modules will find this book a readable and above all, relevant, introduction to sociology and health care.

  • Vertebral Musculoskeletal Disorders

    • 1 Edición
    • Brian Corrigan + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This book is an introductory text to spinal disorders. Based on the highly successful forerunner to this volume, Practical Orthopaedic Medicine, the book still retains the original philosophy of this text which is to systematically cover all the joints discussing examination, diagnosis and treatment. The full spectrum of therapies is covered with particular emphasis on Maitland's widely practised spinal manipulation techniques - how they are assessed clinically and their role in the management of spinal problems. A complete review of the current literature has been undertaken and a valuable new chapter on the spine in sport has been added.This book will be essential reading for students and practitioners involved in sports medicine, orthopaedic medicine and physiotherapy.

  • Sociology and Occupational Therapy

    An Integrated Approach
    • 1 Edición
    • Derek Jones + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Sociology and Occupational Therapy is the first book on sociology specifically designed to introduce Occupational Therapy students at undergraduate and postgraduate level to areas of sociology relevant to the theory and practice of OT. It provides a beginners guide to the relevant literature and explains how the sociological theory impacts on the practice of OTs in the widest sense. It makes use of the knowledge and expertise of Sociologists and Occupational Therapists to explain key concepts and their relevance to practice. With activities provided at the end of each chapter the student is encouraged to make their own links with between the text and their experience of OT practice and everyday life.

  • The Legal Aspects of Complementary Therapy Practice

    A Guide for Healthcare Professionals
    • 1 Edición
    • Bridgit Dimond
    • Inglés
    All healthcare professionals working with complementary therapies must be fully aware of legal boundaries, responsibilities and liabilities in the practice of complementary therapies. This book covers all the main topics and principles and deals with points specific to individual therapies, helping practitioners to practice confidently.

  • Diccionario médico

    • 4 Edición
    • Masson
    • Español
    Nueva edición del 'Diccionario médico' de bolsillo más completo en lengua castellana, que ofrece definiciones de más de 55.000 términos. Se han incorporado numerosas voces nuevas de aquellas especialidades con mayor desarrollo o cambios recientes. Se han revisado y ampliado las definiciones de los vocablos de la anterior edición. Práctico libro de consulta para el profesional de la salud con información concisa y actualizada.

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