Books in Health professions general

Understanding the Australian Health Care System

5th Edition
September 28, 2023
Louise Reynolds + 2 more
English

A sound understanding of Australia’s complex health system is essential for all health professionals who work and collaborate with others in delivering health care. The fifth edition of Understanding the Australian Health Care System provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the structure of the health system, its various functions and the various roles within it.Logically structured and easy to follow, the resource covers aspects of health system structure and function, health insurance, the PBS, complementary and alternate medicine, current governmental and legislative changes, and comparison to other high-income countries. This overview places into context the 12 health professions and their roles, emphasising the importance of interprofessional practice.Fully updated to reflect current policy, trends and environment, and how these impact on the health care system, practitioners and consumers, this book is an excellent resource for those undertaking health and medical undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Ewles and Simnett’s Promoting Health: A Practical Guide

8th Edition
August 9, 2023
Angela Scriven + 2 more
English

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.

Ewles and Simnett’s Promoting Health: A Practical Guide

8th Edition
August 9, 2023
Angela Scriven + 2 more
English

Ewles and Simnett’s Promoting Health: A Practical Guide

8th Edition
August 9, 2023
Angela Scriven + 2 more
English

Communication in Paramedic Practice

1st Edition
July 6, 2023
Gjyn O'Toole
English

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.Writte... 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

Communication in Paramedic Practice

1st Edition
July 6, 2023
Gjyn O'Toole
English

Communication in Paramedic Practice

1st Edition
July 6, 2023
Gjyn O'Toole
English

Health and Health Care Delivery in Canada

4th Edition
April 25, 2023
Valerie D. Thompson
English

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 and Health Care Delivery in Canada

4th Edition
April 25, 2023
Valerie D. Thompson
English

Health and Health Care Delivery in Canada

4th Edition
April 25, 2023
Valerie D. Thompson
English

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Books in Health professions general

Understanding the Australian Health Care System

Ewles and Simnett’s Promoting Health: A Practical Guide

Ewles and Simnett’s Promoting Health: A Practical Guide

Ewles and Simnett’s Promoting Health: A Practical Guide

Communication in Paramedic Practice

Communication in Paramedic Practice

Communication in Paramedic Practice

Health and Health Care Delivery in Canada

Health and Health Care Delivery in Canada

Health and Health Care Delivery in Canada

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