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Elsevier Health Professions titles offer everything you need to launch a career in a variety of professions - from educational resources for student learning to reference titles to support everyday practice. Complete curriculum solutions support educational programs in clinical laboratory sciences, dental assisting and hygiene, massage therapy, medical assisting and billing & coding, occupational therapy, pharmacy technology, physical therapy and rehabilitation, radiologic technology, respiratory care, sonography, speech therapy, surgical technology, and veterinary assisting and technology. Content on anatomy & physiology, basic science, medical terminology, law and ethics, documentation, job readiness, and more is supplemented by program-specific titles and review and testing solutions for classroom and certification exams, making Elsevier your destination for healthcare careers.

  • Clinical Skills for Pharmacists

    A Patient-Focused Approach
    • 3rd Edition
    • Karen J. Tietze
    • English
    Covering the skills needed for pharmaceutical care in a patient-centered pharmacy setting, Clinical Skills for Pharmacists: A Patient-Focused Approach, 3rd Edition describes fundamental skills such as communication, physical assessment, and laboratory and diagnostic information, as well as patient case presentation, therapeutic planning, and monitoring of drug intake. Numerous case examples show how skills are applied in clinical situations. Now in full color, this edition adds more illustrations and new coverage on taking a medication history, physical assessment, biomarkers, and drug information. Expert author Karen J. Tietze provides unique, pharmacy-specific coverage that helps you prepare for the NAPLEX and feel confident during patient encounters.

  • Physical Therapy of the Shoulder

    • 5th Edition
    • Robert A. Donatelli
    • English
    The leading reference on shoulder rehabilitation, Physical Therapy of the Shoulder, 5th Edition provides complete information on the functional anatomy of the shoulder, the mechanics of movement, and the evaluation and treatment of shoulder disorders. It promotes current, evidence-based practice with coverage of the latest rehabilitation and surgical techniques. Case studies show the clinical application of key principles, and follow the practice patterns from the APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition, relating to shoulder disorders. Edited by Robert Donatelli, a well-known lecturer and consultant for professional athletes, this book includes a companion website with video clips demonstrating shoulder therapy techniques and procedures.

  • Huszar's Basic Dysrhythmias and Acute Coronary Syndromes: Interpretation and Management Text & Pocket Guide Package

    • 4th Edition
    • Keith Wesley
    • English
    This money-saving package includes Huszar's Basic Dysrhythmias and Acute Coronary Syndromes: Interpretation and Management Text & Pocket Guide Package.

  • La psique en la medicina china

    Tratamiento de desarmonías emocionales y mentales con acupuntura y fitoterapia china
    • 1st Edition
    • Giovanni Maciocia
    • Spanish
    Abordaje del tratamiento de trastornos mentales y emocionales mediante acupuntura y fitoterapia, que analiza la etiología, patología y diagnóstico de estos trastornos. Cada trastorno es ejemplificado mediante casos clínicos procedentes de los treinta y cinco años de práctica profesional del autor. El libro, con un atractivo diseño bicolor, facilita el acceso a la información dentro del texto.

  • Précis d'acupuncture médicale occidentale

    • 1st Edition
    • Adrian White + 4 more
    • French
    L'acupuncture médicale occidentale est aujourd'hui une méthode thérapeutique reconnue et en plein essor. Le Précis d'acupuncture médicale occidentale est un guide concis et pratique qui éclaire les concepts traditionnels chinois à la lumière des nouvelles bases scientifiques de compréhension de l'acupuncture. Rigoureusement documenté et illustré de manière très didactique, cet ouvrage est un manuel de référence sans équivalent sur la pratique actuelle de l'acupuncture médicale. - Tout le savoir indispensable pour utiliser au quotidien l'acupuncture médicale. - 5 mémo-fiches détachables indispensables en pratique quotidienne. - Le point sur les recherches actuelles. - Les actions et les indications de l'acupuncture dans les différents contextes d'application clinique. - Les conditions de mise en œuvre du traitement par acupuncture. - L'auriculothérapie, la moxibustion et l'électroacupuncture...

  • Medical Transcription

    Techniques and Procedures
    • 7th Edition
    • Marcy O. Diehl
    • English
    Master the fundamentals of medical transcription and meet the challenges of the evolving medical transcription field with Medical Transcription: Techniques and Procedures, 7th Edition. Respected authority Marcy O. Diehl delivers proven, practical training in the skills and technology essential to your success, including proofreading, editing, speech recognition technology, and more. This new edition also reflects an increased emphasis on medical editing and other related fields to keep you current with the changing medical transcription profession and fully prepare you for your role in health information management.

  • Clinical Exercise

    a case-based approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Melainie Cameron + 2 more
    • English
    Please note that this eBook does not include the DVD accompaniment. If you would like to have access to the DVD content, please purchase the print copy of this title. Exercise is integral in the treatment of debilitating conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, back pain, and arthritic conditions. This new book presents succinct summaries of the evidence underpinning the use of exercise as therapy, and highlights through case studies the current challenges and complexities of clinical practice. This highly readable text also includes more than 30 comprehensive clinical cases exploring client presentations in the areas of cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, respiratory, neurological, metabolic and occupational rehabilitation. Clinical Exercise: a case-based approach will appeal to students and practitioners committed to evidence-based and reflective practice.

  • Pocket Guide for Huszar's Basic Dysrhythmias and Acute Coronary Syndromes

    Interpretation and Management
    • 4th Edition
    • Keith Wesley
    • English
    Updated to reflect the 2010 ECC guidelines, Pocket Guide for Huszar’s Basic Dysrhythmias and Acute Coronary Syndromes, 4th Edition includes ECG components followed by information on how to interpret ECGs to arrive at a diagnosis.

  • Health Information

    Management of a Strategic Resource
    • 4th Edition
    • Mervat Abdelhak + 2 more
    • English
    Following the AHIMA standards for education for both two-year HIT programs and four-year HIA programs, Health Information: Management of a Strategic Resource, 4th Edition describes the deployment of information technology and your role as a HIM professional in the development of the electronic health record. It provides clear coverage of health information infrastructure and systems along with health care informatics including technology, applications, and security. Practical applications provide hands-on experience in abstracting and manipulating health information data. From well-known HIM experts Mervat Abdelhak, Sara S. Grostick, and Mary Alice Hanken, this book includes examples from diverse areas of health care delivery such as long-term care, public health, home health care, and ambulatory care. An e-book version makes it even easier to learn to manage and use health data electronically.

  • Evidence-Based Management of Low Back Pain

    • 1st Edition
    • Simon Dagenais + 1 more
    • English
    Covering all commonly used interventions for acute and chronic low back pain conditions, Evidence-Based Management of Low Back Pain consolidates current scientific studies and research evidence into a single, practical resource. Its multidisciplinary approach covers a wide scope of treatments from manual therapies to medical interventions to surgery, organizing interventions from least to most invasive. Editors Simon Dagenais and Scott Haldeman, along with expert contributors from a variety of clinical and academic institutions throughout the world, focus on the best available scientific evidence, summarizing the results from the strongest to the weakest types of studies. No other book makes it so easy to compare the different interventions and treatment approaches, giving you the tools to make better, more informed clinical decisions.

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