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    • A Practical Guide to Therapeutic Communication for Health Professionals

      • 1st Edition
      • January 20, 2006
      • Julie Hosley + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 2 7 7 3 8 9
      This new textbook is designed to provide students with all the necessary tools to effectively communicate with patients and other health care professionals. With its easy-to-read style, it is loaded with useful tips to help students engage into the practice of communication. It presents condensed amounts of content for learning the basic principles and then integrating elements such as case scenarios, questions, or hints and tips to encourage application of those principles into real-life situations.

    • Disease Management

      • 1st Edition
      • February 4, 2005
      • Diane Huber
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Written specifically for case managers, this innovative reference presents a practical integration of disease management and case management to ensure comprehensive coverage of these two rapidly evolving and expanding fields. It explains and clarifies these two areas with in-depth expert commentary that offers a fresh, contemporary approach and captures both provider and payor perspectives. Its strong emphasis on evidence-based practice helps ensure that disease managers are using the best evidence to formulate the best results.

    • Saunders Nursing Survival Guide: Fluids and Electrolytes

      • 2nd Edition
      • November 8, 2005
      • Cynthia C. Chernecky + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 1 4 1 6 0 2 8 7 9 6
      Saunders Nursing Survival Guide: Fluid and Electrolytes, 2nd Edition presents a complete review of the ever-challenging topic of fluid and electrolytes, using lighthearted cartoons and mnemonic tools designed to make your learning experience more relaxed and enjoyable. Each book in the unique Saunders Nursing Survival Guides series features brief, focused material and lively illustrations that make complex subjects approachable and easy to understand. Consistent unit headings - What You Will Learn, What It Is, What You Need to Know, What You Do, and Do You Understand? - break information into manageable sections to make learning easier. Each chapter also includes a number of NCLEX® Exam-style review questions to reinforce important information and help you prepare for the examination as well as future clinical applications.

    • Office Orthopedics for Primary Care: Diagnosis

      • 1st Edition
      • December 7, 2005
      • Bruce Carl Anderson
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 1 4 1 6 0 2 2 0 7 7
      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.

    • Problem-Based Anatomy

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2005
      • Craig A. Canby
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 5 5 7 0 5 3 4 4
      This new text features a compilation of clinical cases that use a problem-based approach to illustrate the clinical significance of the subdisciplines of anatomy. Seven separate sections present anatomy in a regional format. Each section contains several clinical cases that walk you through various patients' presentation, history and physical examination information, laboratory and diagnostic test results, diagnosis, and treatment. A series of related questions and accompanying answers follow each clinical scenario, probing your understanding of the clinical issues relevant to that body region.

    • Core Curriculum for Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing

      • 3rd Edition
      • December 13, 2005
      • American Association of Occupational Hea
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 1 4 1 6 0 2 3 7 4 6
      A comprehensive overview of occupational and environmental health nursing, this book is AAOHN's statement of the scope of practice for this nursing specialty. It represents the latest body of knowledge significant to this field. Written in an outline format, it can be used as a textbook for an occupational and environmental health nursing course, as a clinical reference in a variety of occupational settings, and as a certification review tool. This new edition is based on recent revisions to the AAOHN's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

    • Saunders Nursing Survival Guide: ECGs and the Heart

      • 2nd Edition
      • December 14, 2005
      • Cynthia C. Chernecky + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 1 4 1 6 0 2 8 7 8 9
      Using lighthearted cartoons and mnemonic tools, this easy-to-read guide simplifies and clearly explains the heart and how it works. It covers the principles of ECG interpretation, to help you understand ECG rhythm and its relationship to cardiac electrophysiology. The 2nd edition features two new chapters on normal sinus rhythm and idioventricular rhythms. Over 100 NCLEX® examination-style questions are included, with 2-3 rhythm strips at the end of most chapters, and 30 more at the end of the book to practice interpretation.

    • The ECG in Emergency Decision Making

      • 2nd Edition
      • September 8, 2005
      • Hein J. J. Wellens + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 1 4 1 6 0 0 2 5 9 8
      Offering step-by-step instructions, this text describes how to use 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) to make rapid and informed decisions in emergencies. It shows how to recognize the underlying mechanism of a cardiac emergency, its significance, and the best treatment. A brief outline of these steps is followed by complete, in-depth coverage.

    • Professionalism in Physical Therapy

      • 1st Edition
      • February 15, 2005
      • Laura Lee (Dolly) Swisher + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 1 4 1 6 0 0 3 1 4 4
      As the role of the physical therapist widens to include more primary care and diagnostic responsibilities, there is a greater need for a single, up-to-date resource that explores professional roles and developments in this changing field. This new book is the definitive reference on this important topic.This concise book provides information on every vital area important to professionalism: documentation, law and ethics, and leadership – all in the context of the five roles of the physical therapist as defined by the APTA’s Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition. Readers will find information on the history of professionalism in physical therapy, the five roles of the physical therapist (Patient/Client Manager, Consultant, Critical Inquirer, Educator, and Administrator), the role of the physical therapist in today's health care system, and professional leadership and development. Case studies, “how to lists” and “tips from the field” encourage critical thinking and provide strategies for various issues. The book also offers tips on preparing a portfolio, determining leadership style, and preparing a professional development plan based on the APTA's five roles.

    • Nails

      • 3rd Edition
      • July 8, 2005
      • Richard K. Scher + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 4 1 6 0 2 3 5 6 2
      The thoroughly updated 3rd Edition of this highly regarded text continues to provide the latest therapeutic and surgical information on nail disease. A new signs-oriented section guides you to disease-specific information and simplifies diagnosis. The new, streamlined format includes bullet lists • cross-references • “Therapy” and Key points” highlights for easy reference • and full-color artwork throughout, as well as a larger page size that accommodates bigger photographs. In addition, many illustrations have been added to elucidate complex basic science.

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