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  • Respiratory Physiology

    Mosby Physiology Monograph Series
    • 1 Edición
    • Michelle M. Cloutier
    • Inglés
    This volume in the Mosby Physiology Monograph Series explains the fundamentals of respiratory physiology in a clear and concise manner. It provides you with a basic understanding of how the respiratory system functions in health and disease. Attractively illustrated with clear 2-color diagrams, this volume also facilitates study with learning objectives, overview boxes, chapter summaries, and clinical cases with questions and explained answers.

  • Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine

    Basic Principles and Practice
    • 2 Edición
    • Christopher D. Hillyer + 4 más
    • Inglés
    Ever since the discovery of blood types early in the last century, transfusion medicine has evolved at a breakneck pace. This second edition of Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine is exactly what you need to keep up. It combines scientific foundations with today's most practical approaches to the specialty. From blood collection and storage to testing and transfusing blood components, and finally cellular engineering, you'll find coverage here that's second to none. New advances in molecular genetics and the scientific mechanisms underlying the field are also covered, with an emphasis on the clinical implications for treatment. Whether you're new to the field or an old pro, this book belongs in your reference library.

  • Medical Education: Past, Present and Future

    Handing on Learning
    • 1 Edición
    • Kenneth Calman
    • Inglés
    'Highly Commended - BMA Awards 2007 - "I would certainly recommend this book to all in Medical Education"Medical education, both for undergraduate and postgraduate students and for those training in their chosen specialty, is currently undergoing great change. In Medical Education: Past, Present and Future, Sir Kenneth Calman puts this change in its proper historical context and also examines the current upheavals and their implications for the future.Dr Bill Bryson writes in his Foreword:"This is a thoroughly enthralling work by someone who knows more, and cares more, about medicine, society and the preparation of young minds than any other person I know. This is a book to inspire and gladden the heart. It would be hard to imagine such an important subject in better hands."

  • System for Ophthalmic Dispensing

    • 3 Edición
    • Clifford W. Brooks + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The ultimate ophthalmic dispensing reference, this book provides a step-by-step system for properly fitting and adjusting eyewear. It covers every aspect of dispensing — from basic terminology to frame selection to eyewear fitting, adjusting, and repairing. Perfect for both students who are just learning about dispensing and practitioners who want to keep their skills up to date, this resource offers in-depth discussions of all types of lenses, including multifocal, progressive, absorptive, safety, recreational, aspheric, and high index. Plus, it goes beyond the basics to explore the "how" and "why" behind lens selection, to help you better understand and meet your patients' vision needs.

  • Sports-Specific Rehabilitation

    • 1 Edición
    • Robert A. Donatelli
    • Inglés
    A comprehensive resource for focusing on returning injured athletes to their optimal performance! This book discusses exercise principles; muscle fatigue, muscle damage, and overtraining concepts; pathophysiology of overuse injuries; core evaluation in sports-specific testing; physiological basis of exercise specific to sport; and special considerations for the athlete. Secial features such as evidence-based clinical application boxes provide the reader with a solid body of research upon which to base their practice.

  • Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

    • 3 Edición
    • Mark D. Walters + 1 más
    • Mark D. Walters + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Edited and authored by some of the most respected figures in the field, this newly revised book is your comprehensive guide to all areas of urogynecology, including urinary and fecal incontinence, urodynamic testing, management of genuine stress incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, overactive bladder, and much more. Uniquely organized to reflect a physician's decision-making process, this practical, clinically oriented text moves from basic concepts through to clinical and urodynamic evaluation, management, and treatment. Inside, you'll find evidence-based assessments of appropriate therapies, along with algorithmic approaches to common complaints, and clear surgical illustrations. Exclusive to the third edition is a section addressing painful and irritative voiding disorders, including overactive bladder, as well as 20 new case presentations that offer opinions from the leading experts in urogynecology and urology.

  • Asian Facial Cosmetic Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Jung I. Park + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This unique how-to atlas presents in-depth, detailed, richly illustrated coverage of cosmetic surgical procedures that apply specifically to the Asian patient. Dr. Park, a pioneer in this field, along with Dr. Toriumi and a host of global experts present procedures for and pitfalls of cosmetic surgery in the Asian population. Inside, you’ll find coverage of techniques not typically found in other Asian cosmetic surgery texts, including the single suture technique and the debulking technique for double eyelid surgery • anatomy for maxillofacial surgery • premaxillary reduction • and more.

  • Complications in Anesthesia

    • 2 Edición
    • John L. Atlee
    • Inglés
    This easy-to-use resource details all of the complications likely to be encountered in clinical practice. The scope has been expanded to include the critical care setting. Internationally renowned authorities explain the nature, likelihood, and causes of each problem, and then guide you through the appropriate treatment measures. Each type of complication is discussed in its own concise chapter making it easier to quickly locate and research specific topics of interest.

  • Contact Lenses

    • 5 Edición
    • Anthony J. Phillips + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Completely updated and revised, this classic text provides a definitive reference work on contact lenses for all optometrists, dispensing opticians, ophthalmologists and contact lens practitioners. A prestigious list of internationally known experts has contributed chapters and Judith Morris is Consultant Editor for this the fifth edition. The book has been brought up to date to reflect modern day contact lens practice yet still provides the basic scientific foundations. From silicone hydrogels, orthoK and digital imaging to practice law, research projects and practical optics, all you need is included in one volume Redesigned with numerous high quality line diagrams and clinical illustrations to further explain points brought out in the text. Refocused and tightened the content has been overhauled to provide you with an essential touchstone for everyday practice. Erudite, definitive and comprehensive the book now concentrates on the evidence behind contact lens practice and enables you to make informed choices about the care you give to your patients. A companion website provides access to additional materials and further content.An everyday definitive reference work, this classic, beautifully designed text has been reinvented to provide the modern eye care practitioner with all the essential knowledge that they need in one volume.

  • A Clinical Guide to Dental Traumatology

    • 1 Edición
    • Louis H. Berman + 2 más
    • Inglés
    This practical, highly illustrated book describes the treatment and management of commonly encountered traumatic injuries to the teeth. It relates these types of trauma to crown fractures, root fractures, luxation injuries, and exarticulations. A step-by-step reference, this book also discusses complications that may involve surrounding soft and hard tissues, plus those that may arise in managing medically compromised patients.

  • Exercise Prescription - The Physiological Foundations

    A Guide for Health, Sport and Exercise Professionals
    • 1 Edición
    • Kate Woolf-May
    • Inglés
    Using research-based evidence, this text provides current rationale for the types, intensity, and duration of physical activity that may be prescribed to populations with commonly occurring chronic ailments. The relationship between the etiology of these conditions and the physiological effects of physical exercise for these groups of patients is explained. This text is ideal for students on courses encompassing health-related exercise and exercise prescription such as sports science, physical therapy and occupational therapy, as well as exercise professionals who may deal with rehabilitation of special populations. The book is also an ideal reference for fitness instructors, sports trainers, and medical professionals.

  • A Practical Approach to Radiology

    • 1 Edición
    • Nancy M. Major
    • Inglés
    This lavishly illustrated book is a perfect introduction to the exciting field of radiology. A lively, easy-to-read writing style explores the diagnostic imaging issues associated with each body region. Extensive tables, color-coded key points, and detailed drawings make finding essential information a snap. Case studies and high- resolution images demonstrate radiologic principles and characteristic findings for a wide range of disease entities. All imaging modalities are covered including fluoroscopy, CT, MR, nuclear medicine, and more. An ideal text for anyone interested in diagnostic imaging, A Practical Approach to Radiology not only gives you the information you need, it brings it to life.

  • Body CT Secrets

    • 1 Edición
    • John G. Strang + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The Secrets Series® is breaking new ground again!This volume will present guidelines for performing and interpreting CT studies. You’ll find all of the features you rely on Secrets Series®—such as a question-and-answer format, bulleted lists, mnemonics, and tips from the authors. Plus, you'll appreciate these brand-new enhancements…• A new, two-color page layout, “Key Points” boxes, and lists of useful web sites.• A smaller, more portable size.• A chapter containing the “Top 100 Secrets” in computed tomographyNo matter what questions arise, Body CT Secrets, has the answers you need.

  • Primary Care of the Newborn

    Mobile Medicine Series
    • 4 Edición
    • Henry M. Seidel + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Here's a comprehensive, pocket-sized resource for the care of full-term newborns. It provides guidance on well-baby development, monitoring the newborn, non-acute disease management, patient education, and more. Concise and convenient, this is the perfect reference for anyone who cares for babies in the first hours of life.

  • Emergency Nursing Secrets

    • 2 Edición
    • Kathleen S. Oman + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Part of the nursing Secrets Series®, Emergency Nursing Secrets, 2nd Edition is written in a question-and-answer format, providing concise information in an easy-to-use layout. This comprehensive resource is designed for both new and experienced emergency nurses and provides a wealth of helpful "pearls" or "secrets" of practice. Logically organized for quick access to key information, this book is divided into four main sections: Practice Topics, Chief Complaints, Trauma Care, and Special Populations.

  • EEG Pearls

    • 1 Edición
    • Mark Quigg
    • Inglés
    This book uses the unique vignette format of the best-selling Pearls Series® to explore the basic principles of electroencephalograp... (EEG), as well as acquisition and interpretation of EEG findings. Real-life case studies—with physical findings, EEG readings, and clinical photos—show you how to recognize normal waking and sleep EEG readings as well as findings associated with the full range of epilepsy and seizure syndromes.

  • Management of the Mechanically Ventilated Patient

    • 2 Edición
    • Lynelle N. B. Pierce
    • Inglés
    The second edition of Management of the Mechanically Ventilated Patient functions as both an educational manual and a clinical reference for those involved in monitoring, managing, and delivering care to patients requiring respiratory intervention or mechanical ventilatory support. The range of coverage and practical approach in this easy to understand guide provides the nurse and other health care professional the clinical practice information needed to deliver safe and effective respiratory care.

  • Critical Heart Disease in Infants and Children

    • 2 Edición
    • Ross M. Ungerleider + 6 más
    • Inglés
    Pediatric intensivists, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and anesthesiologists from the leading centers around the world present the collaborative perspectives, concepts, and state-of–the-art knowledge required to care for children with congenital and acquired heart disease in the ICU. Their multidisciplinary approach encompasses every aspect of the relevant basic scientific principles, medical and pharmacologic treatments, and surgical techniques and equipment. From the extracardiac Fontan procedure, and the Ross procedure through new pharmacologic agents and the treatment of pulmonary hypertension to mechanical assist devices, heart and lung transplantation, and interventional cardiac catheterization—all of the developments that are affecting this rapidly advancing field are covered in depth.

  • E-Book - The Desktop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine

    An Evidence-Based Approach
    • 2 Edición
    • Edzard Ernst
    • Max H. Pittler + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The 2nd edition of this highly successful essential clinical reference provides concise, evidence-based information on 69 popular forms of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and 46 common conditions frequently treated with CAM. Each section has a clear and accessible design for quick decision-making, and includes an analysis of the most up-to-date research available. This handy reference also includes a searchable CD-ROM.

  • Nadas' Pediatric Cardiology

    • 2 Edición
    • John F. (Barry) Keane + 2 más
    • Sarah A. Teele
    • Inglés
    The second edition of the well respected Nadas' Pediatric Cardiology includes all tools for diagnosis and management of the pediatric patient with heart disease. Both acquired and congenital heart disease are covered in this practical and accessible textbook. Therapy and surgery of the pediatric cardiac patient are covered from basics through clinical applications.

  • Signs and Symptoms in Emergency Medicine

    • 2 Edición
    • Mark A. Davis + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Current and concise, the updated and revised 2nd Edition of this pocket-sized reference reflects the substantial changes shaping the evaluation and treatment of many emergency conditions today. Its unique "signs and symptoms" approach offers the quickest possible way to diagnose critical conditions in an emergency situation. Organized around presenting symptoms, it can be used in real time to answer patient care questions. Diagnoses are listed in order of their severity in each chapter, with the symptoms, signs, suggested workup, and patient disposition given for each diagnosis.

  • Tietz Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests

    • 4 Edición
    • Alan H. B. Wu
    • Inglés
    This new edition of Norbert Tietz's classic handbook presents information on common tests as well as rare and highly specialized tests and procedures - including a summary of the utility and merit of each test. Biological variables that may affect test results are discussed, and a focus is placed on reference ranges, diagnostic information, clinical interpretation of laboratory data, interferences, and specimen types. New and updated content has been added in all areas, with over 100 new tests added.

  • Postsurgical Rehabilitation Guidelines for the Orthopedic Clinician

    • 1 Edición
    • Hospital for Special Surgery + 3 más
    • John Cavanaugh + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Designed to help therapists provide post-surgical rehabilitation based on best practices and evidence-based research, this comprehensive reference presents effective guidelines for postsurgical rehabilitation interventions. Its authoritative material is drawn from the most current literature in the field as well as contributions from expert physical therapists, occupational therapists, and athletic trainers affiliated with the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). A DVD accompanies the book, featuring over 60 minutes of video of patients demonstrating various therapeutic exercises spanning the different phases of postsurgical rehabilitation. Examples include hand therapy procedures, working with post-surgical patients with cerebral palsy, sports patient injuries, and pediatric procedures for disorders such as torticollis.

  • The Family Medicine Handbook

    Mobile Medicine Series
    • 5 Edición
    • University of Iowa + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Written by experts at the University of Iowa, this popular resource contains all of the up-to-date clinical information you need to diagnose and treat disorders commonly seen in inpatient and ambulatory settings. Bulleted text, tables, and algorithms enable you to grasp what you need to know in moments. You'll also find a new two-color design, making it easier to find the facts you need—when you need them.

  • On Call Pediatrics

    On Call Series
    • 3 Edición
    • James J. Nocton + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Be on call with confidence! Successfully managing on-call situations requires a masterful combination of speed, skill, and knowledge. The pocket-sized titles in the On Call series provide you with immediate access to the vital, step-by-step information you need to rise to the occasion! When you're on call...alone...in the middle of the night...they're your answer books for what to do and how to do it quickly—from diagnosing a difficult or life-threatening situation to prescribing the right medication.

  • Mastering Medical Coding

    • 3 Edición
    • Marsha Diamond
    • Inglés
    This practical approach to coding provides a solid foundation in basic coding principles with an emphasis on learning through realistic physician documentation. It prepares students to tackle any coding scenario, from routine to complex. Chapters begin with an emphasis on basic coding documentation and rules to ensure correct coding for ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS. Progressively difficult coding exercises incorporate newly learned skills as readers advance through the material. The worktext portion of the book and the companion student workbook provide progressively difficult real-world exercises that build the necessary skills of identifying the right codes from real-world medical charts. Learning objectives, numerous examples, chapter reviews, and coding reference tools throughout provide the necessary learning tools to fully master basic and advanced coding concepts.

  • Churchill Livingstone Dictionary of Nursing, International Edition

    • 19 Edición
    • Chris Brooker
    • Mairi McCubbin
    • Inglés

  • E-Book Athletic Ability and the Anatomy of Motion

    • 3 Edición
    • Rolf Wirhed
    • Inglés
    This book serves as a bridge between biomechanics and the practice of sport. By providing a detailed analysis of movement, it helps readers understand the important factors for maximizing performance. Valuable coverage is provided on the general characteristics of bones, joints, and muscles, as well as guidelines for flexibility and strength training that provide a firm theoretical framework for effective training. From this basis, the book explores the anatomy function of different parts of the body and examines the types of movement important in sports activities.

  • Clinical Applications of Pathophysiology

    An Evidence-Based Approach
    • 3 Edición
    • Valentina L. Brashers
    • Inglés
    This practice-focused review guide and workbook covers 27 of the most commonly encountered health problems to outline the connections between pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, and management, with an emphasis on the clinical use of pathophysiologic concepts. Each chapter includes case studies to illustrate the application of pathophysiology principles to clinical situations with questions relating to patient history, physical examination findings, lab and diagnostic studies, therapies, and follow-up care. Each question is designed to promote clinical reasoning and a deeper understanding through application of the concepts presented. Information on differential diagnosis is included.

  • Abdominal X-Rays Made Easy

    • 2 Edición
    • James D. Begg
    • Inglés
    This lively and entertaining manual on how to interpret abdominal radiographs will be invaluable to all medical students and junior doctors and has been written by a practising radiologist with many years' experience of teaching the subject. It outlines the few simple rules you need to follow, then explains how to sort out the initial and apparently overwhelming jumble of information which constitutes the abdominal X-ray. Knowledge of its contents will provide a secure base for tackling exams and the subsequent challenges of clinical practice.

  • The Lancet Handbook of Essential Concepts in Clinical Research

    • 1 Edición
    • Kenneth Schulz + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The needs of clinicians predominate throughout the text, but these needs overlap with those of researchers especially in chapters covering randomized controlled trials. For readers to assess trials accurately they need to understand relevant guidelines on the conduct of trials that are emerging from methodological research. In presenting these discussions to clinicians these chapters will help researchers who also do randomized trials and provide a methodological background that enhances the quality and quantity of their research productivity.

  • Hand Secrets

    • 3 Edición
    • Peter J. L. Jebson + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The Secrets Series® is breaking new ground again. This volume in the very popular Secrets Series® is back in an exciting, updated, and completely redesigned 3rd Edition. A new, two-color page layout, a more portable size, and a list of the “Top 100 Secrets” in hand surgery help readers to better meet the challenges they face today. Readers will still find all of the features they rely on the Secret Series® for—a question- and -answer format, lists, mnemonics, tables, and an informal tone that make reference fast and easy. No matter what questions arise, in practice or while preparing for the hand surgery boards, this 3rd Edition has the answers—in print and online.

  • Anatomy of General Surgical Operations

    • 2 Edición
    • Glyn G. Jamieson
    • Inglés
    This book describes the anatomical knowledge required for the 60 most common general surgical procedures. Throughout the emphasis is on helping the surgeon prepare for, and successfully and safely complete the operation. The choice of operations covered and the level of detail make the book ideal for higher surgical trainees in General Surgery. More experienced surgeons will also use it as a source of reference.

  • How to Read Pediatric ECGs

    • 4 Edición
    • Myung K. Park + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Introducing a new edition of the popular text for medical students, residents, and practitioners on interpreting electrocardiograms in children. Pediatric cardiologists Dr. Myung Park and Dr. Warren Guntheroth teach the vectorial approach to pediatric ECG interpretation in a simple and practical way. How to Read Pediatric ECGs contains over 200 actual size ECG tracings, review questions, case studies for board review.

  • Disaster Medicine

    • 1 Edición
    • Robert G. Darling + 6 más
    • Inglés
    Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Gregory Ciottone, and Associate Editors, Dr. Philip D. Anderson, Dr. Erik Auf Der Heide, Dr. Robert G. Darling, Dr. Irving Jacoby, Dr. Eric Noji, and Dr. Selim Suner, recognized worldwide as authorities in the field, bring you this brand-new reference, which offers comprehensive yet succinct guidance on the preparation, assessment, and management of a full range of disasters, both natural and man-made (including terrorist attacks and the threat of biological warfare). More than 200 contributors carefully outline the basics of disaster management and provide guidance on more than 100 specific disaster situations. Part 1 offers an A to Z source for information on every aspect of disaster medicine and management. Part 2 features an exhaustive compilation of every conceivable disaster event, organized to facilitate fast reference in a real-time setting. The second part of the book also serves as a quick consult on disaster medicine.

  • Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics: Sports Medicine

    • 1 Edición
    • Mark D. Miller + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics series meets your need for concise, affordable references that enable you to quickly grasp the key concepts and core knowledge required in each major service of orthopaedics training programs. Brief outlines present need-to-know information and up-to-date content, reflecting the core knowledge involved in techniques used to reconstruct, repair and regenerate bone, soft tissue, nerves, tendons, and more! This new volume in the series is your ideal source for concise, clinically focused coverage of both surgical and non-surgical aspects of sports medicine. You'll find key information on the treatment of sports injuries, relevant anatomy, biomechanics, physical examination techniques, imaging, arthroscopy, and more.

  • Markell and Voge's Medical Parasitology

    • 9 Edición
    • David T. John + 1 más
    • Greg Martin
    • Inglés
    With a new two-color design, Markell and Voge's Medical Parasitology has an updated and fresh look that highlights the comprehensive material students have trusted for over 40 years. Completely redrawn line drawings and improved halftones provide visual examples related directly to the textual material. The content explores the etiologic agents of human disease belonging to the animal kingdom: protozoa, helminths (worms), and arthropods (insects and spiders), all of which are a significant cause of, or link to illness encountered both in tropical and temperate environments. In addition to providing detailed descriptions of these agents, this text deals with the clinical diseases they cause, their modes of acquisition, transmission and epidemiology, and their pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

  • 250 Questions for the MRCPCH Part 2

    • 2 Edición
    • James L. Robertson + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Written for trainee paediatricians preparing for MRCPCH exam, it includes over 250 questions and explanatory answers, in the new exam format, covering data and photographic interpretation and using clinical scenarios. The book is well illustrated with charts and table similar to what candidates will see in the exam, and has a popular feature called 'helpful hints' for each series of questions.

  • Insall & Scott Surgery of the Knee Online

    1 Year Access
    • 4 Edición
    • W. Norman Scott
    • Inglés
    This one year subscription to scottkneesurgery.com is your opportunity to virtually collaborate with all the experts. Continuously updated, this one-stop resource built from the contributions of leading authorities in science and medicine delivers information on hundreds of topics...plus images, tables, video clips, drug information, and much more. It's simply the place to find up to date, reliable information in Orthopedics!

  • Medical Insurance Made Easy

    Understanding the Claim Cycle
    • 2 Edición
    • Jill Brown
    • Inglés
    This combination textbook and workbook, explains each phase of the medical claim cycle, from the time the patient calls for an appointment until the financial transaction for the encounter is completed. Coverage includes types of insurance payers, basic coding and billing rules, and standard requirements for outpatient billing using the CMS-1500 claim form. It also emphasizes legal aspects related to each level of the medical claim cycle and the importance of the medical office employee, showing their responsibility for and impact on successful reimbursement.

  • Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes

    An Illustrated Colour Text
    • 1 Edición
    • R David G Leslie + 1 más
    • Inglés
    FIRST PRIZE WINNER IN THE ENDOCRINOLOGY CATEGORY IN THE BMA 2006 BOOK COMPETITION!A highly illustrated textbook of diabetes and endocrinology for medical students and junior doctors.

  • Office Orthopedics for Primary Care: Diagnosis

    • 1 Edición
    • Bruce Carl Anderson
    • Inglés
    This new companion to Office Orthopedics for Primary Care, 3rd Edition, provides straightforward, in-depth, full-color guidance on the diagnosis of 52 of the most common musculoskeletal problems seen in today’s clinical settings. It spells out exactly what to look for during the physical examination and in what sequence, providing readers with the knowledge they need to effectively diagnose these problems. Lavish, full-color photographs and line drawings enhance the text and make concepts easier to understand.

  • E-Book - A Manual of Systematic Eyelid Surgery

    • 3 Edición
    • J. R. O. Collin
    • Inglés
    Clear, step-by-step descriptions and detailed illustrations show you how to perform many of the most commonly performed eyelid procedures, including the newest aesthetic techniques. These are presented in a logical order with clearly described indications to help select a specific operation as well as a note of the main possible complications. You will find new coverage of many topics including ectropion adjustable sutures in ptosis surgery, eyelid tumor management and clearance, thyroid eye disease, orbital implants and socket surgery, new coverage of the management of lower lid blepharoplasty and more. The most efficient hands-on resource of its kind, this best-selling manual presents you with the "how-to" needed to produce optimal results.

  • Master Medicine: Immunology

    A core text with self-assessment
    • 1 Edición
    • J. David M. Edgar
    • Inglés
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. This series of books reflects the trend towards a core curriculum and self-directed learning. The content is restricted to the 'must know' core information presented in a synoptic style. The diagrams that support the text are in a style that the reader can remember and reproduce in examinations. Each chapter ends with a selection of self-assessment material and full explanatory answers. These consolidate and expand on the chapter contents. This volumes presents an integrated coverage of basic and clinical immunology. Despite the use of problem- and/or topic-based curricula students still respond to the security of a well-ordered presentation of the basic information by traditional discipline.

  • Behavioural Change

    An Evidence-Based Handbook for Social and Public Health
    • 1 Edición
    • Colette Browning + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Behavioural Change provides a comprehensive overview of what is known about our ability to change behaviour of people across a wide range of domains including smoking, physical activity and exercise, eating and nutrition, sexual behaviour, drugs and alcohol use, sleep, crash and injury prevention, depression, gambling and self-management of chronic illness. It not only reviews the evidence concerning these issues but also provides original insights into how effective and sustainable intervention programs may be designed and delivered to address them. The main emphasis of the book is on linking research knowledge, i.e. the evidence base, and its translation into effective and sustainable programs. State of the art reviews are presented in an accessible but authoritative manner. The emphasis upon transfer to programs is very useful for practitioners and students.

  • Problem-Based Microbiology

    • 1 Edición
    • Swapan K. Nath + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This concise, problem-based textbook covers 91 of the most common infectious diseases, using case studies to promote interactive learning and to build a foundation of knowledge for clinical practice. It presents an overview of how infectious diseases affect a particular organ system. Then, it provides clinical case scenarios, differential diagnosis tables, and succinct explanations of the infectious process, with treatment options and outcomes. Crisp, full-color images and USMLE-style practice questions round out the text.

  • Enhanced Services Handbook

    • 1 Edición
    • Andrew Dearden
    • Inglés
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. The Enhanced Services Handbook provides the background as to how ES came to be a fundamental part of the new GMS contract. It goes into some detail on what can be defined as an ES, and, perhaps more importantly, what cannot be defined as an ES counting towards the funding floor. It suggests ways to identify the costs of providing such a service, with methods to detemine the level of profit required. The book includes real examples of service specifications for real ES to provide examples of how to develop a service specification. It brings together all the important relevant documents from the GPC, the regulations and SFE, and examples of already established ES. It contains a comprehensive list of ES set up from around the UK.

  • Hurwitz Clinical Pediatric Dermatology Online

    1 Year Access
    • 3 Edición
    • Amy S. Paller
    • Inglés
    This one year subscription to hurwitztext.com is your opportunity to virtually collaborate with all the experts. Continuously updated, this one-stop resource built from the contributions of leading authorities in science and medicine delivers information on hundreds of topics...plus images, tables, video clips, drug information, and much more. It's simply the place to find up to date, reliable information in Dermatology!

  • Achieving Evidence-Based Practice

    A Handbook for Practitioners
    • 2 Edición
    • Susan Hamer + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. This book provides a practical introduction to and overview of the development and implementation of evidence-based practice. It focuses on how to look for and appraise the available evidence, how to apply the evidence using a variety of approaches and in different organisational contexts, and how to understand different dimensions of personal and organisational change and its ethical components.

  • Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound Made Easy, International Edition

    • 2 Edición
    • Norman C. Smith + 1 más
    • Inglés
    A succinct, well illustrated handbook covering the essentials of obstetric and gynae ultrasound in a step-by-step approach.

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