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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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    • Ross & Wilson Self-Assessment in Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2018
      • Anne Waugh + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      This handy self-assessment paperback contains over 500 multiple-choice-ques... to help readers evaluate their understanding of introductory level human biology. Fully indexed, with helpful explanations given throughout the answer section, the book will be ideal for students of nursing and allied health professions, biomedical and paramedical science, operating department practice, and complementary therapy and massage therapy.

    • Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics

      • 8th Edition
      • October 31, 2018
      • Nader Rifai
      • English
      • eBook
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      Get the foundational knowledge you need to successfully work in a real-world, clinical lab with Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, 8th Edition. From highly respected clinical chemistry expert Nader Rifai, this condensed, easier-to-understand version of the acclaimed Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics uses a laboratory perspective to guide you through selecting and performing diagnostic lab tests and accurately evaluating the results. Coverage includes laboratory principles, analytical techniques, instrumentation, analytes, pathophysiology, and more. This eighth edition features new clinical cases from The Coakley Collection, new questions from The Deacon’s Challenge of Biochemical Calculations Collection, plus new content throughout the text to ensure you stay ahead of all the latest techniques, instrumentation, and technologies.

    • Legal and Ethical Issues for Health Professions

      • 4th Edition
      • October 31, 2018
      • Elsevier Inc
      • English
      • eBook
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      With coverage of both legal and ethical issues, this text gives you the foundation to handle common health care challenges in everyday practice. Legal and Ethical Issues for Health Professions, 4th Edition includes practice cases specifically developed for key allied health programs along with enhanced pedagogical content. Additionally, it features a variety of exercises to help reinforce content from the book, as well as updated coverage of medical records, privacy, patient consent and abuse, the impact of interprofessional team work, and key industry trends.

    • Guide d'acupuncture

      • 1st Edition
      • October 30, 2018
      • Claudia Focks + 2 more
      • French
      • eBook
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      Pour trouver les points d’acupuncture en un clin d’œil et les traiter efficacement.Le Guide d’acupuncture est un manuel clair et structuré orienté sur la pratique. Il indique tous les points d’acupuncture grâce à une iconographie de grande qualité qui rassemble plus de 1000 dessins et photographies. Étudiants et praticiens sont guidés pas à pas de l’anatomie de surface à la localisation précise des points d’acupuncture. Très visuel, cet ouvrage propose : • une présentation didactique de chaque point sur une seule page ; • les 361 points méridiens et les 67 points hors méridiens ;• les schémas d’anatomie de tous les points importants ;• la mise en relation des points d’acupuncture et l’indication des aspects régionaux ;• les techniques de stimulation pour approfondir le traitement.

    • Innovations in Foot and Ankle Surgery, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 35-4
      • October 25, 2018
      • Guido A. LaPorta
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, guest edited by Dr. Guido LaPorta, will discuss several important, recent Innovations in Foot and Ankle Surgery. Topics covered include: The Subchondroplasty (SCP) Procedure for Chronic Bone Lesions, Sonic Pin & Sonic Anchor, Total Talus Replacement, Minimally Invasive Bunion Correction, Trabecular Metal Wedges and Custom 3D Printed Implants, Fundamentals and Classification of Hexapod Surgery, Biomechanical Considerations for Circular External Fixation, Essentials of Deformity Planning, Gradual Equinus Correction, Midfoot Charcot Reconstruction, and Complex Deformity Correction, among others.

    • Terapia manual en el sistema oculomotor

      • 2nd Edition
      • October 24, 2018
      • Iñaki Pastor Pons
      • Spanish
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Nueva edición de una obra que aborda el sistema oculomotor y el tratamiento manual del globo ocular para la comprensión, la evaluación y el tratamiento con éxito de la cefalea y los trastornos del equilibrio. Manual pionero en el abordaje del diagnóstico y el tratamiento de las alteraciones del sistema oculomotor a través de una terapia manual que integra al sistema oculomotor en la evaluación y en el tratamiento de la patología craneocervical. Esta edición incluye numerosas imágenes nuevas que mejoran la comprensión del texto y facilitan la interpretación de los abordajes descritos de la obra. Contenido que, gracias a su enfoque multidisciplinar, representa un punto de encuentro entre la terapia manual, la optometría y la oftalmología, siendo de gran utilidad para todos los profesionales involucrados en estas disciplinas.

    • Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

      • 3rd Edition
      • October 23, 2018
      • Paul Jackson Mansfield + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      Get a solid foundation in the language of movement! Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant 3rd Edition builds on previous editions by delivering a rich and varied learning experience that is needed to succeed in today’s fast-paced PTA education programs. Clear, concise explanations of anatomy and function, full-color illustrations and unique atlas-style chapters make even the most complex concepts easy to master. In addition, a robust lineup of on- and off-line resources, featuring a companion Evolve website, give students the tools they need to succeed in both the classroom and the clinical setting!

    • Clinical Reasoning in Musculoskeletal Practice

      • 2nd Edition
      • October 22, 2018
      • Mark A Jones + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Clinical reasoning is a key skill underpinning clinical expertise. Clinical Reasoning in Musculoskeletal Practice is essential reading for the musculoskeletal practitioner to gain the contemporary knowledge and thinking capacity necessary to advance their reasoning skills. Now in its 2nd edition, it is the only all-in-one volume of up-to-date clinical reasoning knowledge with real-world case examples illustrating expert clinical reasoning.

    • Clinical Reasoning in the Health Professions

      • 4th Edition
      • October 15, 2018
      • Joy Higgs + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Clinical reasoning lies at the core of health care practice and education. Clinical Reasoning in the Health Professions, therefore, occupies a central place in the education of health professionals, the enhancement of professional decision making of individuals and groups of practitioners with their clients, and research into optimal practice reasoning. Key themes presented: Clinical reasoning as a composite of encultured capabilities Clinical reasoning embedded within situated practice including the wider socio-economic and political contexts, the practitioner’s and the client’s contexts, and shared goals such as promoting health communities The importance of narratives, language and culture in clinical decision making Changing reasoning practices linked to increasing autonomy of practitioners working without the requirement of medical referrals Clinical reasoning as an increasingly team-based practice, including shared decision making with clients The need for sound strategies and tools to facilitate the expanding collaborations in health care across disciplines and with clients and carers Advanced education approaches promoting expansion and enhancement of reasoning strategies The importance of building good practices for learning clinical reasoning into curricula and into students’ own practice development approaches Strengthening links between orthodox and complementary medicine reasoning practices New to this edition: All chapters updated and 20 new chapters added Concrete examples, cases and vignettes were added to bring discussions to life for the reader Reflection points strategically placed to assist readers to extend their insights and build learning from their own practical experiences and theoretical knowledge Devices of particular value to reflective practitioners and educators. This is a book for teachers and learners, practitioners, practice leaders, researchers and curriculum managers. Indeed, it is a valuable resource for educators seeking to ground their teaching practices in educational theory, sound knowledge of clinical reasoning and practice-based evidence, and researchers seeking to expand their research horizons.

    • Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine

      • 6th Edition
      • October 8, 2018
      • Marc S. Micozzi
      • English
      • Hardback
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      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Complementary & Integrative Health**Get a solid, global foundation of the therapies and evidence-based clinical applications of CAI. Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine, 6th Edition is filled with the most up-to-date information on scientific theory and research of holistic medicine from experts around the world. The 6th edition of this acclaimed text includes all new content on quantum biology and biofields in health and nursing, integrative mental health care, and homeopathic medicine. Its wide range of topics explores therapies most commonly seen in the U.S., such as energy medicine, mind-body therapies, and reflexology along with traditional medicine and practices from around the world. With detailed coverage of historic and contemporary applications, this text is a solid resource for all practitioners in the medical, health, and science fields!

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