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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.

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

    • 8th Edition
    • July 11, 2019
    • Paul R Symonds + 2 more
    • English
    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

    Urologische Fälle - Materia medica
    • 1st Edition
    • July 10, 2019
    • Jürgen Pannek + 2 more
    • German
    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 Thompson
    • English
    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
    **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.

  • Mosby’s Pharmacy Technician Exam Review

    • 4th Edition
    • June 29, 2019
    • James J. Mizner
    • English
    Prepare for success on your certification exam! Mosby's Pharmacy Technician Exam Review, 4th Edition provides a complete review of core knowledge, thousands of review questions, and nine practice exams – plus a custom online engine that allows for unlimited opportunities to practice specific topics or create unique simulated exams. A bulleted, outline format makes review easier, reinforcing understanding with full-color illustrations, photographs, and summary tables. All questions reflect the latest exam blueprints. This resource provides you comprehensive support every step of the way for entry-level or sterile compounding certification.

  • The Mulligan Concept of Manual Therapy

    Textbook of Techniques
    • 2nd Edition
    • June 27, 2019
    • Wayne Hing + 2 more
    • English
    Endorsed by the Mulligan Concept Teachers Association (MCTA) The MCTA is the accredited body of Mulligan Concept teachers. A comprehensive and easy-to-follow resource for the manual therapist seeking to improve patients’ movement using pain-free hands-on techniques. The Mulligan Concept of manual therapy was developed by Brian Mulligan in 1983 and is now used by health practitioners globally to assist individuals in improving movement restrictions, pain with movement and functional restrictions. Designed as a companion to Mulligan Concept training courses, the text is divided by body regions, with techniques highlighting key information to assist with clinical reasoning and assessment, patient and practitioner positioning, guidelines for application and further adjustments.

  • Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology

    • 10th Edition
    • June 23, 2019
    • Douglas S. Gardenhire
    • English
    You can breathe a little easier knowing there’s a proven way to master respiratory pharmacology! For over 30 years, Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology has been considered the preeminent text on the subject. With easy to grasp terminology, relatable explanations, and reader-friendly writing, the 10th edition simplifies the process of learning pharmacology material like never before. As in previous editions, Rau’s is organized into three logical sections, covering the basics of respiratory care, frequently used drugs, and critical care medications. New to this edition is a Clinical Connections feature that helps you to connect lessons from the book with the clinical setting. Rau’s truly is the best source for preparing you for success on your exams and in professional practice!

  • Rehabilitación geriátrica

    • 1st Edition
    • June 14, 2019
    • David X. Cifu + 2 more
    • Spanish
    Manual que proporciona los conocimientos necesarios para diseñar y aplicar un programa de rehabilitación práctico dirigido a personas de edad avanzada con situaciones funcionales diferentes. Manual con un enfoque práctico y transversal que hace que sea un contenido de referencia para los miembros del equipo multidisciplinar encargado de la atención de pacientes con edad avanzada. Así, especialistas en rehabilitación, geriatras, psiquiatras y fisioterapeutas se beneficiarán de esta obra. Todos los capítulos siguen una estructura homogénea que presenta la información de manera estandarizada y haciendo hincapié en las recomendaciones clínicas más relevantes, siempre haciéndose eco de los problemas que afectan con más frecuencia a este grupo poblacional. Los autores recogen información práctica y actualizada sobre distintas estrategias de rehabilitación aptas para personas de edad avanzada. Entre ellas están las referentes a problemas nutricionales y de deglución, deterioro auditivo, osteoporosis, sarcopenia, pacientes polimedicados, deterioro cognitivo y trastornos psiquiátricos, entre otros.

  • Injektionskurs für Heilpraktiker

    • 2nd Edition
    • June 12, 2019
    • Dagmar Dölcker
    • German
    Injektion? Kein Problem! Trainieren für den Ernstfall: Profiwerden beim Injektionen verabreichen – kein geringeres Ziel hat der „Injektionskurs für Heilpraktiker". Dieses Trainingsbuch macht Sie fit für den praktischen Teil Ihrer Heilpraktiker-Prüfun... und die anschließende Praxis! Jede Technik ist untergliedert in Anwendungsbereiche, Applikationssorte, Kontraindikationen, Vorbereitung, Durchführung und vermeidbare Komplikationen. Erfahren Sie außerdem den theoretischen Hintergrund zu Fragen wie: Wie bereite ich eine Injektion vor? Wie lege ich eine Infusion? Oder was ist bei der Blutentnahme zu beachten? Eine übersichtliche Struktur und 160 anschauliche Nahaufnahmen unterstützen Sie dabei, sich die verschiedenen Techniken anzueignen und sicher umzusetzen. Basierend auf den neuen Prüfungsleitlinien geben Ihnen Hinweiskästen Auskunft zu Richtlinien und Pflichten. Das erwartet Sie in „Injektionskurs für Heilpraktiker": intrakutane, subkutane, intramuskuläre und intravenöse Injektion Anlage einer Infusion Blutentnahme – step by step einheitlich erklärt Hinweis-Kästen zu spezifischen Richtlinien und Pflichten. Neu in der 2. Auflage: Auf der Basis der neuen Prüfungsleitlinien durchgehend auf den aktuellen Stand gebracht, besonders im Hinblick auf Patientenschutz und Qualitätssicherung

  • Laboratory Medicine, An Issue of Physician Assistant Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 4-3
    • May 22, 2019
    • M. Jane McDaniel
    • English
    This issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, Guest Edited by Jane McDaniel of Yale University, is devoted to Laboratory Medicine. Articles in this issue include: Rheumatology; Sexually Transmitted Infections; Provider Performed Microscopy Procedures; New Methods in Dementia Testing; Cardiology Testing; Thyroid Testing; Renal Function Testing; Anti-Xa for Heparin Monitoring and other Coagulation Studies; ABG Interpretation; Transfusion Medicine; Diagnostics for WBC Abnormalities: Leukocytosis/Leukope... Anemia Diagnostics for Iron Deficiency, B12/Folate Deficiency, Thalassemias, and Anemia of Chronic Disease; Hematology Testing for Hemolytic Anemias; and Liver Function Testing.

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