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    • Workbook for Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology

      • 10th Edition
      • August 3, 2019
      • Douglas S. Gardenhire + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Take an easier path to respiratory pharmacology mastery. Workbook for Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 10th Edition features a variety of engaging learning exercises for each of the 23 chapters in the core text. Examples include NBRC-type questions, critical thinking exercises, case studies, definitions, and appropriate content review to further your understanding of challenging pharmacology principles, develop your critical-thinking skills, and prepare you for success on the NBRC exam. Thoroughly revised by clinical educator Sandra Hinski, the Rau’s workbook is part of the complete learning package for your continued success!

    • Buck's 2020 ICD-10-PCS

      • 1st Edition
      • August 3, 2019
      • Elsevier
      • English
      • eBook
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      • eBook
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      Choose the book designed by coders for coders! Buck's 2020 ICD-10-PCS includes all the ICD-10-PCS codes you need to know to ensure the most accurate billing and reimbursement for in-patient medical procedure coding. As coders need extensive knowledge to code with ICD-10-PCS — and to choose from the thousands of possible codes — this edition provides colorful Netter’s Anatomy illustrations and tables organized to simplify the process of choosing and building procedure codes. It comes with durable spiral binding and includes a companion website with the latest coding news and updates.

    • Phlebotomy

      • 5th Edition
      • July 26, 2019
      • Robin S. Warekois + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Master practical phlebotomy skills with Phlebotomy: Worktext and Procedures Manual, 5th Edition! Known for its storyboard format of procedures and beautiful illustrations, this hands-on worktext describes all aspects of phlebotomy — with focused and current coverage of lab tests, equipment, safety and collection procedures, emergency situations, special populations, and point-of-care testing. Procedures, outlined with step-by-step instructions and full-color photos, cover core competencies; and a detachable bookmark with color tube guide acts as a handy clinical reference. Learning features focus on clinical scenarios, practice tips, and error prevention and are supplemented by videos and certification exam preparation.

    • Sprachverstehen bei Kindern

      • 3rd Edition
      • July 20, 2019
      • Claudia Hachul + 1 more
      • German
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Informelle Prüfverfahren auf Wort-, Satz- und Textebene helfen Ihnen, eine Schwäche oder Störung zu diagnostizieren und zu entscheiden, ob Förderung oder Therapie notwendig ist. Dazu werden bestehende Verfahren vorgestellt und eigene Therapiebausteine entwickelt. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Kinder zwischen 2 und 16 Jahren. Die Autorinnen erklären Begrifflichkeiten von Sprachverständnislei... gehen auf rezeptive Fähigkeiten und mögliche Störungen ein. Um diese zu diagnostizieren, erhalten Sie Tests + Bewertungen. Zahlreiche (Bild-)Materialbögen zum Download unterstützen Sie in Ihrer Therapiearbeit. Neu in der 3. Auflage: Inhaltlich komplett überarbeitet und aktualisiert Ergänzung um neue theoretische Grundlagen und diagnostische Verfahren, (v.a. zum Hörverstehen) Aktualisierung der Studienlage, v.a. im Hinblick auf Evidenz Neue Praxiskapitel zur Therapie bei jungen Kindern, zum Wortverstehen Präpositionen, Wort-, Satz- und Textverstehen, Inferenzen, Monitoring und neuen Medien Erweiterung des Downloadbereichs um viele neue Arbeitsblätter, praktische Umsetzungsmöglichkei... und vier professionell eingesprochene Hörgeschichten – abrufbar über QR-Code

    • Applied Paramedic Law, Ethics and Professionalism, Second Edition

      • 2nd Edition
      • July 16, 2019
      • Ruth Townsend + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      • eBook
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      Applied Paramedic Law, Ethics and Professionalism brings together the legal and ethical principles relevant to paramedic profession in the Australian and New Zealand contexts. Written by Ruth Townsend and Morgan Luck, the text explores and explains the practical application of these principles through the use of case studies and paramedic-specific scenarios. An indispensable guide for student paramedics, and those already in the profession, the text helps to develop an awareness of the legal and ethical principles that guide professional practice. By engaging with the text, readers develop an understanding of the implications of their decisions and actions in a range of situations, as well as an understanding of their professional responsibilities.

    • Prise en charge des troubles du langage écrit chez l'enfant

      • 2nd Edition
      • July 15, 2019
      • Séverine Casalis + 2 more
      • French
      • Paperback
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      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      La maîtrise de la lecture est aujourd’hui un enjeu fondamental pour l’enfant tant du point de vue de son épanouissement, de sa réussite scolaire que de son insertion professionnelle future. Cet ouvrage permet au lecteur d’appréhender les troubles spécifiques du langage écrit et les différentes prises en charge possibles de ces troubles.Les troubles spécifiques du langage écrit sont d’abord présentés à partir de l’analyse des différentes composantes de la lecture. Une place très importante est accordée aux dyslexies de l’enfant (95% de la recherche). Puis les auteurs abordent la dysorthographie et les liens entre troubles du langage oral et écrit. Un chapitre sur l’historique complète cet état des lieux.Les auteurs décrivent ensuite les solutions pour remédier aux troubles et proposent une synthèse des grandes orientations en rééducation, présentées à la fois selon un point de vue chronologique, géographique et théorique. Le lecteur, orthophoniste, rééducateur, psychologue, trouvera aussi un chapitre sur les entraînements rééducatifs et les stratégies de compensation.Les prises en charge ont évolué de façon considérable ces dernières années. Cette nouvelle édition propose une revue actualisée des données fondamentales, interventionnelles et cliniques sur la prise en charge des troubles spécifiques du langage écrit. Son propos, étayé sur les modèles cognitifs et neuropsychologiques, ainsi que par une approche remédiative fondée sur la preuve, éclaire la pratique de l’orthophonie.

    • Walter and Miller's Textbook of Radiotherapy: Radiation Physics, Therapy and Oncology

      • 8th Edition
      • July 11, 2019
      • Paul R Symonds + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Walter and Miller’s Textbook of Radiotherapy is a key textbook for therapeutic radiography students as well as trainee clinical and medical oncologists, clinical physicists and technologists. The book is divided into 2 sections. The first section covers physics and provides a comprehensive review of radiotherapy physics. This section is designed to be non-physicist friendly, to simply and clearly explain the physical principles upon which radiotherapy and its technology are based. The second section is a systematic review by tumour site giving an up to date summary of radiotherapy practice. The title also covers the place of chemotherapy, surgery and non-radiotherapy treatments as well as the principles of cancer patient treatment including supportive care and palliative treatments. It is a comprehensive must-have resource for anyone studying therapeutic radiotherapy.

    • Homöopathie in der Männermedizin

      • 1st Edition
      • July 10, 2019
      • Jürgen Pannek + 2 more
      • German
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Beispiel: Prostata-Beschwerden – was tun? Das Buch vermittelt Ihnen kurz und knapp schulmedizinisches und homöopathisches Wissen. Es informiert Sie beispielsweise darüber, ob Sie einen erhöhter PSA-Wert weiter abklären lassen müssen oder ein homöopathisches Mittel verordnen kann. Das Werk unterstützt bei fachlichen Entscheidungen. Zahlreiche Fallbeispiele liefern Ihnen homöopathische Behandlungskonzepte zu den häufigsten „Männer-Erkrankungen... wie z.B. Entleerungsstörungen... chronischer Beckenschmerz, sexuelle Funktionsstörungen u.v.m. Eine auf diese Erkrankungen fokussierte Materia Medica unterstützt Sie bei der Auswahl der Arzneimittel und gibt Ihnen zusätzliche Sicherheit. Sie erhalten Antworten auf alle wichtigen Fragen zur homöopathischen Behandlung von männlichen Patienten.

    • Health and Health Care Delivery in Canada

      • 3rd Edition
      • July 9, 2019
      • Valerie D. Thompson
      • English
      • eBook
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      Prepare for a career in Canadian health care with the only text of its kind! Written in a manageable, student-friendly style, Health and Health Care Delivery in Canada, 3rd Edition makes it easy to understand the nation’s approach to health, wellness, and illness. Set entirely within a Canadian context, this text includes coverage of individual and population health, the role of federal agencies and provincial governments, health care funding, and current issues and future trends in health care. This new edition includes updated coverage on mental health care, Indigenous Peoples, palliative and end-of-life care (including MAID), the legalization of marihuana, and the COVID-19 pandemic (on Evolve). With enhanced online resources and updated review questions, it’s ideal for all Canadian students considering a career in health care!

    • Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation

      • 4th Edition
      • July 6, 2019
      • Kevin K. Chui + 3 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Orthopedics**Gain a strong foundation in the field of orthotics and prosthetics! Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, 4th Edition is a clear, comprehensive, one-stop resource for clinically relevant rehabilitation information and application. Divided into three sections, this text gives you a foundation in orthotics and prosthetics, clinical applications when working with typical and special populations, and an overview of amputation and prosthetic limbs. This edition has been updated with coverage of the latest technology and materials in the field, new evidence on effectiveness and efficacy of interventions and cognitive workload associated usage along with enhanced color photographs and case studies - it’s a great resource for students and rehabilitation professionals alike.

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