Books in Health professions general

Communication

1st Edition
October 1, 2008
Gjyn O'Toole
English

This text introduces health sciences students to the various interpersonal communication skills that are commonly used within health settings to establish relationships with clients and fellow professionals, and improve therapeutic outcomes. It focuses on developing self awareness and skills for use in health settings and covers the types of scenarios commonly encountered in health settings that are rarely covered in generic professional communication texts. Perspectives and examples are drawn from a wide range of health professions. The book includes activities that will enable students to reflect on their experiences and practice using the skills.

Adams' Coding and Reimbursement

3rd Edition
April 22, 2008
Wanda Adams
English

Combining the basics of coding, insurance, and reimbursement in one concise text, this reader-friendly resource is your key to understanding the fundamentals of medical billing and coding. Clearly organized, full-color chapters guide you through the entire coding and claims process, detailing coding rules and applications, insurance guidelines, and the reimbursement system, all accompanied by real-world practice to help you apply what you’ve learned in the field!

Learning Strategies for Health Careers Students - Revised Reprint

1st Edition
March 7, 2007
Susan Marcus Palau + 1 more
English

Dozens of step-by-step strategies help you improve your skills in areas such as reading comprehension, writing, math, and studying. With this book, you'll build your vocabulary, understand basic mathematics and solve word problems, take effective notes, manage study time, and raise your test scores. You'll also learn to organize your ideas so you can write more clearly and effectively for school and work-related reports.

Practising Clinical Supervision

2nd Edition
December 4, 2006
John Driscoll
English

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. With contributors from the UK and Australia, the second edition builds on the success of the original, which was praised for engaging readers and being a pragmatic and practice-orientated addition to the literature on clinical supervision. This edition is written in accessible style and will appeal to those both new to clinical supervision or experienced. It provides a thought-provoking, user friendly and practical guide to the subject.

Massage and Bodywork

1st Edition
September 29, 2006
Peter A. Mackereth + 3 more
English

Ideal for qualified massage and bodywork therapists wanting to expand their knowledge and skills, this unique resource brings together the most common forms of bodywork with a focus on this important and challenging area of practice. Emphasizing the need for safe practice, this book illustrates how massage can be safely adapted for patients and dispels some misconceptions about working with people who have cancer. Key topics include integrative and collaborative working, the psychological aspects of bodywork, therapists as teachers, professionalism, the control of symptoms, working with vulnerability, potency in practice, and the skilful combination of voice and touch.

Massage and Bodywork

1st Edition
September 29, 2006
Peter A. Mackereth + 3 more
English

Mastering Medical Coding

3rd Edition
June 2, 2006
Marsha Diamond
English

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.

Nutrition and Dietetics for Health Care

10th Edition
May 30, 2002
Helen M. Barker
English

This book provides an introduction to nutrition and dietetics from a health care perspective. It goes beyond what can be found in general nursing texts while remaining at a level suitable for the pre-registration student.The text comprehensively covers the whole area of dietetics and nutrition with the topics divided into three sections:-The science of nutrition, Community Nutrition and Therapeutic nutrition and dietetics. It is therefore useful as a reference text for those already working in the field of patient care.It has been revised completely to include the latest government guidelines on nutrition.

How to Write Health Sciences Papers, Dissertations and Theses

1st Edition
May 4, 2000
Shane A. Thomas
English

Clearly written and well-presented results are more readily accepted by examiners and fellow clinicians, however achieving this can be very difficult. This comprehensive text takes thefears and tears out of writing up research results. It provides a practical guide to the process of preparing a written research report, ensuring the information can be easily followed and understood. It details the sequence of events which must be followed if the written account is to be accessible to the reader and acceptable to the examiners. This practical guide provides help and reassurance for all those taking up the challenge of writing up their results.

Self-Assessment Guide to Accompany Respiratory Care

1st Edition
January 10, 2002
Lucia Hess-April + 1 more
English

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Books in Health professions general

Communication

Adams' Coding and Reimbursement

Learning Strategies for Health Careers Students - Revised Reprint

Practising Clinical Supervision

Massage and Bodywork

Massage and Bodywork

Mastering Medical Coding

Nutrition and Dietetics for Health Care

How to Write Health Sciences Papers, Dissertations and Theses

Self-Assessment Guide to Accompany Respiratory Care

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