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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.

  • Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology

    • 16th Edition
    • Patricia M. Tille
    • English
    **Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Laboratory Technology**Perfect your lab skills with the essential text for diagnostic microbiology! Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 16th Edition Is known as the #1 bench reference for practicing microbiologists and the preeminent text for students in clinical laboratory science programs. With hundreds of full-color illustrations and step-by-step methods for procedures, this text provides a solid, basic understanding of diagnostic microbiology and covers more advanced techniques such as matrix-assisted laser desorption time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Written by noted CLS educator Dr. Patricia Tille, Diagnostic Microbiology has everything you need to get accurate lab test results in class and in clinical practice.
  • Cadres de santé

    En chemin vers un horizon éthiquement désirable
    • 2nd Edition
    • Walter Hesbeen
    • French
    Si nombre de belles réalisations sur le plan humain, au sein du système de soins et du secteur médico-social, peuvent être observées – et devraient être davantage valorisées –, les difficultés structurelles qui s’y rencontrent sont aujourd’hui unanimement reconnues. Lorsque les difficultés sont structurelles, les réponses ne peuvent pas être conjoncturelles. Il s’agit dès lors de revenir aux fondamentaux des différents métiers de la relation à l’humain et en conséquence de redéfinir la fonction d’encadrement des professionnels. Il importe aussi de repenser l’organisation des diverses formes de pratiques ainsi que le management des équipes.Une telle redéfinition, en tenant compte de ce qui « fait fondation » à ces métiers, s’appuie sur l’humble conscience que son but principal n’est pas d’aboutir au changement, mais de se mettre en chemin pour s’en rapprocher en visant un horizon éthiquement désirable. Évoquer un horizon, c’est mettre en lumière que le défi à relever par les responsables, qu’ils soient décideurs, directeurs, cadres, chefs de service ou autres, est avant tout de mettre en œuvre des organisations aidantes et apaisantes, propices à des pratiques humaines humanisantes et dotées de justes moyens équitablement répartis.Dans ce contexte, la fonction prioritaire des cadres n’est pas celle de gérer, d’organiser, ni même de manager, mais bien d’animer la vie de l’esprit qui oriente les réflexions et les actions des professionnels composant une équipe. Telle est la condition de l’émergence et de la culture d’un climat éthique au sein d’un service, dont les effets peuvent se percevoir dans toutes les activités et missions des cadres. C’est ce qui confère la valeur humaine ajoutée de leur fonction pour la pratique quotidienne des professionnels, mais aussi pour le bien-être de la population, dans une mission de santé publique. Veiller à l’atmosphère d’humanité qui peut imprégner la vie d’un service ou d’un établissement permet de régénérer le sens des fonctions d’encadrement et de ressentir la satisfaction de les exercer.Walter Hesbeen, infirmier de formation et docteur en santé publique, est professeur à la Faculté de santé publique de l’UCLouvain (Belgique) et responsable pédagogique du Groupe francophone d’études et de formations en éthique de la relation de soin (GEFERS, Paris-Bruxelles). Il est également rédacteur en chef de la revue Perspective soignante.
  • Acupuncture and Osteopathy to Treat Musculoskeletal Pain of the Extremities

    the Mazzanti AcuOsteo Method®
    • 1st Edition
    • Umberto Mazzanti + 3 more
    • English
    Treat musculoskeletal pain more quickly and effectively with acupuncture and osteopathic treatment! Handbook of Acupuncture and Osteopathic Techniques in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain: The Mazzanti AcuOsteo Method® details the treatment of musculoskeletal pain using a new combined approach that integrates two branches of medical science: acupuncture and osteopathy. Written by Umberto Mazzanti, an expert in acupuncture, osteopathy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and sports medicine, along with co-authors who are experts in acupuncture, this text approaches diagnostics and therapy by integrating Western, Traditional Chinese, and Osteopathic Medicine, offering acupuncture and osteopathic practitioners and students, along with medical doctors, a triple perspective on pain management. Comprehensive coverage teaches how a correct diagnosis of the cause of the pain is made and how to choose the right treatment, whether it be acupuncture, osteopathy, or a combination of both. Western medicine concepts and red flags to manage emergency conditions are included. An enhanced ebook, included with print purchase, offers video demonstrations of the procedures described in the text.
  • Assistive Technologies

    Principles and Practice
    • 6th Edition
    • Janice Miller Polgar + 3 more
    • English
    Master the assistive strategies you need to make confident clinical decisions and help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. Based on the Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) model developed by Albert Cook, Sue Hussey, and Janice Polgar, Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice, 6th Edition, provides detailed coverage of the broad range of devices, services, and practices that comprise assistive technology. This text offers a systematic process for ensuring the effective application of assistive technologies — and focuses on the relationship between the human user and the assisted activity within specific contexts. New to this edition is updated and expanded content on autonomous features of wheelchairs and vehicles, electronic aids to daily living, robotics, sustainability issues related to assistive technology, and much more.
  • Bewegung, Sport und Mind-Body-Intervention

    Psychische Gesundheit und psychische Krankheit
    • 1st Edition
    • Andreas Ströhle + 1 more
    • German
    Die Bedeutung von Sport und Bewegung für die psychische Gesundheit ist weithin anerkannt. Neben primär körperlichen Aktivitätsformen werden vermehrt Interventionen der Mind-Body-Medizin eingesetzt, um gezielter der Verknüpfung von Körper und Geist gerecht zu werden.Kompakt und praxisnah werden für die wichtigsten psychiatrischen Symptombereiche und Erkrankungen – u.a. affektive Störungen, Angst- und Zwangsstörungen, PTBS, ADHS, Substanzgebrauchsstö... – klinische Informationen und Anwendungsmöglichkei... körperlicher Aktivität dargestellt:Symptoma... Diagnosekriterien (nach ICD-10 und ICD-11) und Maßnahmen der Pharmako- und PsychotherapieVersch... Anwendungsbereiche körperlicher Aktivität – u.a. in Kombination mit Primärbehandlungen sowie als eigenständige InterventionStellenw... körperlicher Aktivität bei der Entstehung, Aufrechterhaltung und Behandlung der jeweiligen Erkrankung inklusive störungsspezifischer BesonderheitenKonkre... Handlungsempfehlunge... und AnwendungsbeispieleE... für alle Fachkräfte aus den Bereichen Psychiatrie, Psychotherapie, Psychosomatik, Sport- und Bewegungstherapie, Physiotherapie, Allgemeinmedizin und Pflege – sowie für alle anderen am Thema interessierten Menschen.
  • Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions

    • 8th Edition
    • Tracie Fuqua
    • English
    Enhance your patient care with this concise, comprehensive guide to diseases and medical conditions! Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions, 8th Edition provides a basic knowledge of hundreds of diseases and disorders commonly seen in healthcare settings. Easy-to-understand, easy-to-use information traces the progression of each disease by body system, from signs and symptoms to diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and patient education. This edition adds new content on respiratory diseases like SARS-CoV-2, the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities, and new drug treatments. From noted Medical Assisting educator Tracie Fuqua, this practical textbook and handbook prepares you for success in the classroom, on board exams, and as a medical assistant or health professional.
  • Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation

    • 5th Edition
    • Kevin K. Chui + 3 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Orthopedics**Develop a strong foundation in the field of orthotics and prosthetics! Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, 5th Edition, is a clear, comprehensive resource for clinically relevant rehabilitation information and application. Divided into three sections, this text gives you a solid understanding of 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, as well as the latest research evidence, making it a must-have resource for rehabilitation professionals.
  • ELSEVIER Emergency. Trauma. 5/2024: Fachmagazin für Rettungsdienst und Notfallmedizin

    • 1st Edition
    • Jürgen Gollwitzer + 3 more
    • German
    Die neue Ausgabe der ELSEVIER Emergency u.a. mit den Themen:Wärmeerhalt bei TraumapatientenUltra... auf dem RTW – Pilotstudie – DRK HeidenheimTechnische Menschenrettung nach VerkehrsunfällenVor Gericht: Urteile zum RettungsdienstELSEVI... EMERGENCY ist das praxis- und branchenorientierte Fachmagazin für Macher und Entscheiderinnen in allen Tätigkeitsfeldern des Rettungsdienstes und der Notfallmedizin. Es richtet sich sowohl an Notfallsanitäter und -sanitäterinnen und Notärztinnen und -ärzte als auch an engagierte -Rettungssanitäterin... und -sanitäter sowie Rettungshelfer in der präklinischen Versorgung.
  • Introduction to Research

    Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies
    • 7th Edition
    • Elizabeth DePoy
    • English
    Learn the latest healthcare and human service research methods! Introduction to Research: Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies, Seventh Edition, helps bridge the gap between research and practice by giving you a solid foundation for critiquing your own work. This easy-to-read guide covers all the major research design strategies: qualitative, quantitative, naturalistic, experimental-type, and mixed method. Plus, this edition has been updated to include contemporary references, two all-new chapters, updated research methods, and more.
  • SimChart for the Medical Office: Learning the Medical Office Workflow - 2025 Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • Elsevier Inc
    • English
    Get a hands-on introduction to the medical office electronic health record! Learning the Medical Office Workflow, 2025 Edition, provides full access to SimChart® for the Medical Office (SCMO), Elsevier’s educational simulated electronic health record (EHR), plus step-by-step instructions to all the medical assisting simulations. You’ll become acclimated to these simulations by completing more than 50 hours of practice tasks that address essential ABHES and CAAHEP Medical Assisting educational competencies. This procedure manual uses screenshots and best practices to make it easier for you to work through SCMO tasks and assignments in order to master documentation skills and prepare for externship and practice.