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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.

    • Maîtriser l'examen clinique en ostéopathie

      • 1st Edition
      • May 26, 2018
      • Philippe GADET
      • French
      • eBook
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      Maîtriser l’examen clinique en ostéopathie offre aux étudiants en fin de cursus et aux jeunes praticiens les outils nécessaires pour conduire l’examen clinique ostéopathique et construire leur propre diagnostic.Philippe Gadet s’appuie sur l’Evidence-Based-Med... il décrit dans une première partie les principes généraux de l’examen clinique en ostéopathie, et met l’accent sur les motifs de consultation, la douleur et la prévention.Il présente ensuite, dans une deuxième partie, les symptomatologies rencontrées fréquemment en cabinet d’ostéopathie. Il liste les tests médicaux (examens physiques) dans une présentation générale, puis par région anatomique, en précisant leur objectif clinique et intérêt ostéopathique. L’ensemble des informations citées dans cet ouvrage a pour objectif d’apporter une aide à la décision, de faciliter l’analyse et la synthèse de situation d’examen ou de consultation et la construction de son propre diagnostic ostéopathique.
    • Health Professional and Patient Interaction

      • 9th Edition
      • September 11, 2018
      • Amy M. Haddad + 2 more
      • English
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      Easily navigate through the complicated and challenging world of daily on-the-job human interactions, with Health Professional and Patient Interaction, 9th Edition. Covering strategies for effective communication, this time-tested guide offers the tools you need to establish positive patient and interprofessional relationships built on respect. It not only covers respectful actions and good decision-making, but also demonstrates how those decisions directly shape your on-the-job success. Practical examples and authentic scenarios highlight how to apply respect and professionalism to coworkers and patients of various ages and various backgrounds across a wide spectrum of healthcare environments. It’s the foundation you need to effectively and successfully communicate on the job.
    • 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!
    • Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing

      • 10th Edition
      • June 28, 2018
      • Marybeth Brown + 1 more
      • English
      • Spiral-bound
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      A practical handbook on evaluating muscular strength and function, Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing: Techniques of Manual Examination and Performance Testing, 10th Edition helps you to understand and master procedures in manual muscle testing and performance testing. Clear, illustrated instructions provide a guide to patient positioning, direction of motion, and direction of resistance. In addition to muscle testing of normal individuals and others with weakness or paralysis, this edition includes coverage of alternative strength tests and performance tests for older adults and others with functional decline (such as the inactive and obese). The tenth edition also includes coverage of muscle dynamometry and a sampling of ideal exercises. Updated by educators Dale Avers and Marybeth Brown, this classic physical therapy reference once again features a companion website with many new video clips demonstrating the latest muscle testing procedures and alternatives to muscle testing. In addition, two online only chapters – Cranial Nerve and Ready Reference Anatomy – have been added.
    • Clinical Reasoning in Musculoskeletal Practice

      • 2nd Edition
      • October 22, 2018
      • Mark A Jones + 1 more
      • English
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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.
    • 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!
    • 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.
    • The Physiotherapist's Pocketbook

      • 3rd Edition
      • June 6, 2018
      • Karen Kenyon + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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    • Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care

      • 4th Edition
      • August 7, 2018
      • Martha (Marti) Garrels + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Ambulatory**Learn to master the latest lab testing techniques! Ideal for Medical Assisting and Medical Laboratory Technician programs, Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals, 4th Edition, covers the procedures and techniques of commonly used and new CLIA-waived, point-of-care tests, along with some moderately complex tests. Clear, step-by-step instructions and nearly 600 full-color photographs make it easy for you to learn each test and procedure. This edition includes a focus on new technology and the resulting significant advancements in testing.. Expanded coverage of electrocardiography and spirometry reflect the expanding roles of Medical Assistants and Medical Laboratory Technicians. Review questions in the book are accompanied by practice quizzes and videos online to help you master content and hone skills.