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Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences

• 6th Edition
• August 22, 2013
• Stephen Polgar + 1 more
• English
• eBook 978-0-7020-4669-8

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This popular textbook provides a concise, but comprehensive, overview of health research as an integrated, problem-solving process. It bridges the gap between health research methods and evidence-based clinical practice, making it an essential tool for students embarking on research. Practitioners also benefit from guidance on interpreting the ever-expanding published research in clinical and scientific journals, to ensure their practice is up to date and evidence-based and to help patients understand information obtained online. "This textbook would be of interest and value both to undergraduate and post-graduate students also." Reviewed by Dr. Richard Ellis on behalf of the New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, January 2015 "..excellent at giving an introduction and overview into research methods." Reviewed by Tobias Bremer on behalf of InTouch, July 2015

ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2014 Edition

• 1st Edition
• August 15, 2013
• Karla R. Lovaasen + 1 more
• English
• eBook 978-0-323-29257-3

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With comprehensive, practical coverage of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS medical coding, ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2014 Edition provides a thorough understanding of diagnosis coding in physician and hospital settings. It combines basic coding principles, clear examples, challenging exercises, and the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting to ensure coding accuracy using the latest codes. From leading medical coding authorities Karla Lovaasen and Jennifer Schwerdtfeger, this ‘learn by doing’ resource will help you succeed whether you're learning to code for the first time or preparing for the transition to ICD-10!

Pharmacy Practice Today for the Pharmacy Technician

• 1st Edition
• July 3, 2013
• LiAnne C. Webster
• English
• Paperback 978-0-323-07903-7

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• eBook 978-0-323-29285-6

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Covering everything from certification exam review to key skills, Pharmacy Practice for Today’s Pharmacy Technician: Career Training for the Pharmacy Technician covers all of the knowledge needed by pharmacy technicians to provide exemplary patient care and build a successful career. It describes the role of the pharmacy technician in different practice settings, including the key tasks and skills set required to work in a community pharmacy, institutional pharmacy, or home health and long-term care/hospice care, then adds a road map taking you through certification, the job search, interviewing, and continuing education. Written by pharmacy technician educator and expert LiAnne Webster, this comprehensive text prepares you to succeed in this rapidly growing field.

Búsquedas bibliográficas en bases de datos

• 1st Edition
• May 2, 2013
• Francisco Faus Gabandé + 1 more
• Spanish
• eBook 978-84-9022-421-2

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El texto recoge de una forma fácil la argumentación teórica y unos complementos visuales que permiten al usuario utilizar las diferentes bases de datos con una metodología coherente. Con el uso de esta obra, tanto los profesionales como los estudiantes podrán mejorar la calidad de los resultados de las búsquedas bibliográficas necesarias para categorizar la actividad y producción científica en el ámbito de las ciencias de la salud. Define y diferencia las distintas fuentes de información, resaltando la importancia de las bases de datos como fuentes documentales secundarias actualizadas. Asimismo, permite conocer la metodología más idónea para una búsqueda bibliográfica. Incluye una página web en www.studentconsult.es con 45 preguntas de autoevaluación para el estudiante y 45 para el docente, así como guías didácticas de los capítulos para el docente. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/bEZuZY6HZpA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Skills Practice Manual for LaFleur Brooks' Health Unit Coordinating

• 7th Edition
• February 7, 2013
• Elaine A. Gillingham + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-1-4557-0721-8

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• eBook 978-0-323-27759-4

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Master skills in a simulated hospital electronic medical record before working in actual hospital practice! Nearly 100 exercises and activities in this practice manual correspond to LaFleur Brooks’ Health Unit Coordinating, 7th Edition and provide hands-on experience by specifying necessary skills, as well as the materials and steps you need to practice them. Plus, the online electronic health record that comes with this manual gives you realistic practice working on hospital computer system to help you hone skills you’ll use in the field!

Health Unit Coordinating - Text and Skills Practice Manual Package

• 7th Edition
• February 1, 2013
• Elaine A. Gillingham + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-1-4557-5018-4

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This money-saving package includes the 7th edition of Lafleur Brooks' Health Unit Coordinating and Lafleur Brooks' Skills Practice Manual for Health Unit Coordinating.

LaFleur Brooks' Health Unit Coordinating

• 7th Edition
• January 24, 2013
• Elaine A. Gillingham + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-1-4557-0720-1

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• eBook 978-0-323-27744-0

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Get the most comprehensive, in-depth coverage on health unit coordinating from the industry’s most popular text! Expert authors Elaine Gillingham and Monica Wadsworth Seibel offer in-depth discussion of key theories and concepts surrounding the profession and guide you through the common responsibilities of a health unit coordinator in both traditional and electronic medical record environments. From greeting new patients and dealing with visitors to transcribing physicians' orders, maintaining statistical reports, and preparing patient charts, this text will prepare you for success across all areas of health unit coordination.

Physician Coding Exam Review 2013

• 1st Edition
• December 14, 2012
• Carol J. Buck
• English
• eBook 978-1-4557-7491-3

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Build the confidence to succeed on the AAPC CPC® certification exam and take your medical coding career to the next step with CPC® Coding Exam Review 2013: The Certification Step with ICD-9-CM! Reflecting the expert insight of leading coding educator Carol J. Buck, this complete exam review guides you step-by-step through all of the content covered on the CPC® exam, including anatomy and terminology for each organ system; reimbursement concepts; an overview of CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS coding; and more. Plus, two practice exams and a final exam modeled on the actual CPC® exam simulate the exam experience to give you a head start on certification success.

Mastering Medical Terminology

• 1st Edition
• October 15, 2012
• Sue Walker + 2 more
• English
• eBook 978-0-7295-8111-0

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Mastering Medical Terminology: Australia and New Zealand is the essential resource for Australian and New Zealand students of medical terminology. Featuring entirely Australian spelling and pronunciation, this comprehensive guide forms part of a suite of learning tools which comprises the  full-colour reference text, a workbook which can either be purchased in paperback or online and a mobile phone app. All compenents of this suite are available for separate purchase to enable you to pick and choose the right package for your learning requirements. With an accessible and user-friendly approach, the text will help you learn how to break down words into their component parts and memorise the meanings of these parts. The introductory section is followed by a logical progression of chapters devoted to individual body systems and systemic diseases, offering each area’s associated vocabulary, concepts and pronunciation guides as well as review activities for self-testing. The book also includes two areas not normally covered in medical terminology texts: ‘Complementary and Alternative Therapies’ and ‘Public Health, Epidemiology and Research Terms’. Mastering Medical Terminology: Australia and New Zealand is an indispensable learning guide, making the scholarship of medical terminology not only manageable, but fun! Evolve Resources for Instructors OnlyVisit http://evolve.elsevier.com/AU/Walker/medterm/ for additional teaching resources:- Testbank- PowerPoint slides- Lesson plans and a semester plan- Image bank Accompanying app available: MedWords- Listen and learn audio glossary featuring over 2,000 terms- Record and playback function to check your pronunciation- Test yourself with MCQs and flashcards- Available for purchase for Android from Google Play and iOS from the App Store.

Exercise and Fitness Training After Stroke

• 1st Edition
• September 27, 2012
• Peter Langhorne
• Gillian E Mead + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-7020-4338-3

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• eBook 978-0-7020-5206-4

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This brand new book is the first of its kind dedicated to exercise and fitness training after stroke. It aims to provide health and exercise professionals, and other suitably qualified individuals, with the necessary information to design and evaluate exercise and fitness programmes for stroke survivors that are safe and effective. The content is based on current evidence and aligned with national clinical guidelines and service frameworks, highlighting the importance of physical activity in self-management after stroke. The book has also been written for stroke survivors and carers who may be interested in physical activity after stroke. Exercise and Fitness Training After Stroke comprehensively discusses the manifestations of stroke and how stroke is managed, the evidence for exercise and fitness training after stroke, how to design, deliver, adapt and evaluate exercise, as well as how to set up exercise services and specialist fitness training programmes for stroke survivors.