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Stories in Health Communication

• 1st Edition
• August 16, 2024
• Gjyn O'Toole
• English
• Paperback 978-0-7295-4456-6

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• eBook 978-0-7295-9864-4

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Effective communication is a prerequisite for safe and high-quality health care. Stories in Health Communication consists of a series of videos and accompanying text designed to support readers to develop their communication skills to pass their assessments and to communicate more effectively in practice.The Stories book includes 12 short videos demonstrating effective and ineffective interactions between health practitioners and individuals. Students are encouraged to first watch each video, then complete the related activities to develop their own understanding and competence.This book will help students critique different communication interactions, reflect on their own habits, consider new skills for communicating more effectively to different people in different settings, and then apply what they learn to practice.

Blickdiagnostik für Heilpraktikerinnen und Heilpraktiker

• 2nd Edition
• June 5, 2024
• Dagmar Dölcker
• German
• eBook 978-3-437-05428-0

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Ob Hautausschlag, Fehlhaltung oder Entzündungszeichen – eine fundierte Blickdiagnostik ist der Schlüssel zur zielgerichteten Behandlung in Ihrer Heilpraxis.Daher ist die Fähigkeit zur Blickdiagnose bereits bedeutender Bestandteil der amtsärztlichen mündlichen Prüfung, bei der Fotos von sichtbaren pathologischen Phänomenen vorgelegt werden.Hier sowie in der späteren täglichen Arbeit müssen Sie in der Lage sein, Blickbefunde detailliert zu beschreiben und mithilfe von differenzialdiagnostischen Überlegungen zu einer Verdachtsdiagnose zu kommen.Die 2. Auflage ist stark überarbeitet, deutlich umfangreicher und noch praxisnäher:Erweiterung um 12 Krankheitsbilder auf gesamt 140Mehr als 370 klinische Farbaufnahmen der Krankheitsbilder und der dazu gehörenden DifferenzialdiagnosenStrukturierter Aufbau: Bildbeschreibung, Verdachtsdiagnose, Differenzialdiagnosen, anamnesische Fragen zur Sicherung der Diagnose, Untersuchungsbefund, KrankheitsbildDas Buch eignert sich für:Heilpraktiker*innen in Ausbildung/vor der mündlichen PrüfungPraktizierende Heilpraktiker*innen

La Santé et la Prestation des Soins de Santé au Canada

• 4th Edition
• May 27, 2024
• Valerie D. Thompson
• French
• Paperback 978-0-323-93225-7

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• eBook 978-0-323-93226-4

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Donnez à vos élèves une vue d’ensemble du passé, du présent et de l’avenir du système de soins de santé canadien ! Ce livre sans précédent, La santé et la prestation des soins de santé au Canada, 4e édition aide à préparer les étudiants à une carrière en tant que professionnels de la santé au Canada. Le contenu comprend des sujets comme les initiatives en matière de santé de la population, les déterminants de la santé, le rôle des organismes fédéraux et des gouvernements provinciaux, le financement des soins de santé, ainsi que les enjeux et les tendances des soins de santé. Les Exemples de cas et les questions Réfléchir à la question vous guideront à travers l'intersection de la santé individuelle et du système de soins de santé. Rédigé par Valerie D. Thompson, une éducatrice expérimentée, ce manuel est idéal pour tous les étudiants canadiens qui commencent une carrière dans le domaine des soins de santé.

How to Design Studies and Write Research Proposals

• 1st Edition
• March 15, 2024
• Kader Parahoo
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-26163-3

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• eBook 978-0-443-26164-0

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If you’re writing a research proposal for the first time, this is the book for you. It’s the only text on the market that guides you through the entire process, from designing a research study to submitting a successful proposal. It covers everything from formulating the research question to selecting the research methodology, collecting data, and navigating ethics, all supported with plenty of practical tips, real life examples and checklists for honing your proposal. How to Design Studies and Write Research Proposals is written by nursing research expert Professor Kader Parahoo, whose work is loved by students for its accessible writing style and practical approach.

Job Readiness for Health Professionals

• 4th Edition
• November 15, 2023
• Elsevier Inc
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-11108-2

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• eBook 978-0-443-11124-2

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Master the soft skills you need to succeed as a healthcare professional! A guide to personal behaviors, Job Readiness for Health Professionals, 4th Edition covers 48 different soft skills, including effective communication, collaborating with colleagues, time management, and searching for and applying for jobs. Engaging, hands-on exercises help you apply these skills in a variety of circumstances and practice settings. Easy to read and easy to follow, this book describes the proven strategies and practices that will help you find your first healthcare job and advance in your career.

Law and Ethics for Health Practitioners

• 2nd Edition
• October 1, 2023
• Sonia Allan
• English
• eBook 978-0-7295-9879-8

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Accessible and easy to follow, the book provides a clear and concise introduction to the Australian legal and health systems, discussion of legal rules and regulations that govern health practice, and a guide to ethical principles, theories and approaches to support health practitioner decision making and practice. It is an essential resource presenting well-researched information in an easy-to-understand way, and practical guidance for health practitioners to apply the concepts discussed to their daily work.This book is ideal for students undertaking a law and ethics unit in any health or medical course, as well as being an excellent resource for health practitioners practising in areas ranging from medicine to nursing, dentistry, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology or any other allied health profession.

Ewles and Simnett’s Promoting Health: A Practical Guide

• 8th Edition
• August 9, 2023
• Angela Scriven + 2 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-323-88186-9

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• eBook 978-0-323-88346-7

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The eighth edition of this seminal guide is designed to support public health practitioners in keeping up-to-date amid the rapidly changing, complex challenges and contexts facing population health in the twenty-first century. Suitable for both undergraduates and postgraduates across a range of professions, the Practical Guide provides theories, principles and competencies for effective health promotion in multiple settings. The book is organised into three parts, covering an overview of the public health landscape, the essentials of planning and management, and how to develop capabilities across a range of activities. The text has been fully updated to examine new issues facing public health, including restructuring of the UK sector post-European Union; COVID-19 and its public health impact and legacy; economic and cost of living influences on population health; and the role of the internet and social media misinformation.

Communication in Paramedic Practice

• 1st Edition
• July 6, 2023
• Gjyn O'Toole
• English
• Paperback 978-0-7295-4444-3

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The ability to communicate well is the single most important skill for a paramedic. But, despite an emphasis on communication in paramedicine assessment and standards, there has never been a resource specifically tailored to the unique environments in which paramedics practise.This new book fills that gap. Communication in Paramedic Practice is designed as a primer on the importance for paramedics of communicating well, and how to achieve this in real life. It encourages self-reflection on your own communication style, and covers important considerations such as listening, managing distress, being culturally responsive and non-verbal communication.Written by experts in this field, and full of relevant examples and opportunities to practise, this book will help you communicate comfortably and confidently for better patient outcomes, increased workplace safety and more efficient transfer of information

Health and Health Care Delivery in Canada

• 4th Edition
• April 25, 2023
• Valerie D. Thompson
• English
• Paperback 978-0-323-87288-1

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• eBook 978-0-323-87289-8

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Get the big picture on the past, present, and future of the Canadian health care system! The only text of its kind, Thompson’s Health and Health Care Delivery in Canada, 4th Edition examines the nation’s approach to health, wellness, and illness. It’s ideal for all Canadian students beginning a career in health care!

Health Professional and Patient Interaction

• 10th Edition
• March 8, 2023
• Amy M. Haddad + 2 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-323-83156-7

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• eBook 978-0-323-83157-4

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Learn how to navigate the complicated and challenging world of health care with Health Professional and Patient Interaction, 10th Edition. Covering strategies for effective communication and collaboration, this time-tested guide offers the tools needed to establish positive patient and interprofessional relationships that are built on respect. It not only covers respectful actions, communication standards, and good decision-making, but also demonstrates how those decisions directly shape successful patient outcomes. Practical examples and authentic scenarios highlight how to apply respect and professionalism to coworkers and patients of various ages and backgrounds across a wide spectrum of healthcare environments. It’s the strong foundation you need to communicate effectively for positive, collaborative, and compassionate patient-centered care.