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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.

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    • The Anatomy Colouring and Workbook

      • 2nd Edition
      • April 9, 2008
      • Stuart Porter
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 7 5 0 6 7 5 4 1 3
      The 2nd edition of The Anatomy Colouring and Workbook retains many of the features that has made it so popular: memory aids and tips on how to pass exams, questions and answers, cartoons, mnemonics, study aids and self-directed learning activities. With added colouring pictures helping students to visualise internal anatomy, this is the perfect revision aid for students of physiotherapy and other health professions.

    • Atlas of Acupuncture

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2008
      • Claudia Focks
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 3 0 0 1
      This excellently designed Atlas of Acupuncture is easy to access and provides clear information on the full range of acupuncture points and main channels in a systematic and clear way. Each of these points combine anatomical drawings and photographs of surface anatomy. This acupuncture atlas not only provides beginners with an overview of the most important acupuncture points, but experienced practitioners can also learn about seldom used acupuncture points and thus extend their knowledge.

    • Whiplash, Headache, and Neck Pain

      • 1st Edition
      • March 25, 2008
      • Gwendolen Jull + 4 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 0 0 4 7 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 2 9 8 1
      • Textbook and practical clinical handbook for all students and practitioners concerned with evaluation, diagnosis, assessment and management of neck pain and cervical headache particularly in relation to whiplash. • Written by a group of researchers and clinicians who are leaders in the field of whiplash and related neck and head pain. • Demonstrates the clinical relevance of the research to the student and busy practitioner. • Suggests future directions for clinical management and future research. • Extensively illustrated with line diagrams and photographs.

    • Cognitive and Perceptual Rehabilitation

      • 1st Edition
      • March 20, 2008
      • Glen Gillen
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 0 4 6 2 1 3
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 0 7 4 7 0 4
      Reflecting current practice with a renewed focus on function-based assessments and evidence-based interventions, Cognitive and Perceptual Rehabilitation: Optimizing Function includes all of the tools you need to make a positive impact on your patients’ lives. This clinical resource summarizes, highlights, and constructively critiques the state of cognitive and perceptual rehabilitation. This text helps you enhance your patients’ quality of life by promoting improved performance of necessary and meaningful activities, and decreasing participation restrictions.

    • E-Book - Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques, Volume 1

      • 2nd Edition
      • March 6, 2008
      • Leon Chaitow + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 0 7 4 4 8 6
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 2 9 7 4
      The book discusses theories and physiology relevant to the manual treatment of chronic pain, especially as it regards the soft tissues of the upper body. Step-by-step protocols that address each muscle of a region and a regional approach to treatment are features that make this book unique. A structural review of each region, including ligaments and functional anatomy, adds value for new students and practitioners alike.

    • Anatomy and Human Movement Pocketbook

      • 1st Edition
      • March 5, 2008
      • Nigel Palastanga + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 8 1 7 7 4
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 7 8 5 3 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 6 1 3 3 2
      At last a concise pocketbook covering all the essential anatomy you need to prepare for your exams and clinical placements. All the areas of the body are covered by region and include bones, muscles, joints as well as movement, palpation, origin, insersion, and nerve supply. Common injuries, radiographs, MRI scans, CAT scans showing normal vs abnormal graphs are also included. Sections are covered in bite size chunks with easy navigation should you need to look up something in a hurry - an essential book to have in your pocket.

    • Differenzierung homöopathischer Kindermittel

      • 1st Edition
      • February 18, 2008
      • Martin Hirte
      • German
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 3 4 3 7 5 7 9 5 0 9
      • eBook
        9 7 8 3 4 3 7 5 9 5 3 6 3
      Die 61 der häufigsten homöopathischen Kindermittel auf einen Blick! So erhalten Sie Sicherheit bei der Entscheidung zwischen zwei und mehreren Mitteln. Differenzialdiagnose... auf die pädiatrisch relevanten Charakteristika komprimiert Übersichtliche Zusammen- und Gegenüberstellung der wichtigsten homöopathischen Kindermittel und ihrer engsten Verwandten

    • Community Emergency Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • February 14, 2008
      • Jim Wardrope + 3 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 5 5 7 4 0 9 9 4
      Community Emergency Medicine has been written especially for health professions who are responsible for providing emergency medical care. It guides the decision-making process using a system of assessment that identifies those patients who need immediate life saving treatment and those who need hospital care. The book also concentrates on the assessment and management of the patients who will be managed in the community. It connects emergency care with the community and secondary care and places it firmly in the context of patient care pathways.Community Emergency Medicine:• guides the decision making process through a system that enables swift assessment of patients• covers a wide range of presentations including chest pain; shortness of breath; paediatric emergencies; abdominal pain; ENT problems; itch and rash; care of the older patient; musculoskeletal problems; neurological problems; psychiatric problems• explores ethical issuesAppropriate for: paramedicine, primary care, emergency care.

    • Promoting Legal and Ethical Awareness

      • 1st Edition
      • February 8, 2008
      • Ronald W. Scott
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 0 3 6 6 8 9
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 0 7 0 6 1 4
      Combining the best of author Ron Scott’s books, Promoting Legal Awareness in Physical and Occupational Therapy and Professional Ethics: A Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals, his newest text Promoting Legal and Ethical Awareness: A Primer for Health Professionals and Patients includes the latest case, regulatory, and statutory law. This valuable ethical and legal resource also includes an alphabetized section on HIPAA, current information on the reauthorized IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Act), and expanded coverage of alternative dispute resolution and attorney-health professional-client relations.

    • Handbook of Postsurgical Rehabilitation Guidelines for the Orthopedic Clinician

      • 1st Edition
      • February 8, 2008
      • Hospital for Special Surgery
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 0 7 9 5 0 1
      Providing a wealth of guidelines and background information on postsurgical rehabilitation of the orthopedic patient in a convenient format, this portable reference is the therapist’s first choice for a quick overview of the rehabilitation plan following orthopedic surgery.

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