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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.

  • Clinical Aromatherapy

    Essential Oils in Healthcare
    • 3rd Edition
    • November 14, 2014
    • Jane Buckle
    • English
    Enhance patient care with the help of aromatherapy! Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Healthcare is the first and only peer-reviewed clinical aromatherapy book in the world and features a foreword by Dr. Oz. Each chapter is written by a PhD nurse with post-doctoral training in research and then peer reviewed by named experts in their field. This clinical text is the must-have resource for learning how to effectively incorporate aromatherapy into clinical practice. This new third edition takes a holistic approach as it examines key facts and topical issues in aromatherapy practice and applies them within a variety of contexts and conditions. This edition also features updated information on aromatherapy treatments, aromatherapy organizations, essential oil providers, and more to ensure you are fully equipped to provide patients with the best complementary therapy available.
  • Workbook for Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2015 Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • November 10, 2014
    • Carol J. Buck
    • English
    Strengthen your ability to code accurately and obtain optimal reimbursement for medical services! Corresponding to the chapters in Carol J. Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2015 Edition, this workbook offers review and practice with more than 1,500 questions and terminology exercises (with odd-numbered answers provided), and includes a complete review for ICD-10-CM and ICD-9-CM. It also includes over 90 original source documents to familiarize you with the reports you will encounter in practice.
  • Functional Atlas of the Human Fascial System

    • 1st Edition
    • November 5, 2014
    • Carla Stecco
    • English
    Principally based on dissections of hundreds of un-embalmed human cadavers over the past decade, Functional Atlas of the Human Fascial System presents a new vision of the human fascial system using anatomical and histological photographs along with microscopic analysis and biomechanical evaluation. Prof. Carla Stecco – orthopaedic surgeon and professor of anatomy and sport activities – brings together the research of a multi-specialist team of researchers and clinicians consisting of anatomists, biomechanical engineers, physiotherapists, osteopaths and plastic surgeons. In this Atlas Prof. Stecco presents for the first time a global view of fasciae and the actual connections that describe the myofascial kinetic chains. These descriptions help to explain how fascia plays a part in myofascial dysfunction and disease as well as how it may alter muscle function and disturb proprioceptive input. Prof. Stecco also highlights the continuity of the fascial planes, explaining the function of the fasciae and their connection between muscles, nerves and blood vessels. This understanding will help guide the practitioner in selecting the proper technique for a specific fascial problem with a view to enhancing manual therapy methods. Functional Atlas of the Human Fascial System opens with the first chapter classifying connective tissue and explaining its composition in terms of percentages of fibres, cells and extracellular matrix. The second chapter goes on to describe the general characteristics of the superficial fascia from a macroscopic and microscopic point of view; while the third analyzes the deep fascia in the same manner. The subsequent five chapters describe the fasciae from a topographical perspective. In this part of the Atlas, common anatomical terminology is used throughout to refer to the various fasciae but it also stresses the continuity of fasciae between the different bodily regions.
  • Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor

    Bridging Science and Clinical Practice
    • 2nd Edition
    • November 4, 2014
    • Kari Bø + 3 more
    • English
    Bridging the gap between evidence-based research and clinical practice, Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor has become an invaluable resource to practitioners treating patients with disorders of the pelvic floor. The second edition is now presented in a full colour, hardback format, encompassing the wealth of new research in this area which has emerged in recent years. Kari Bø and her team focus on the evidence, from basic studies (theories or rationales for treatment) and RCTs (appraisal of effectiveness) to the implications of these for clinical practice, while also covering pelvic floor dysfunction in specific groups, including men, children, elite athletes, the elderly, pregnant women and those with neurological diseases. Crucially, recommendations on how to start, continue and progress treatment are also given with detailed treatment strategies around pelvic floor muscle training, biofeedback and electrical stimulation. "..a comprehensive review of every aspect of this area including female, male and childhood issues, incontinence, prolapse, pain and sexual dysfunction." Reviewed by Beatrice McGinley on behalf of Physiotherapy Practice and Research, October 2015
  • Netter's Atlas of Anatomy for Speech, Swallowing, and Hearing

    • 2nd Edition
    • October 31, 2014
    • David H. McFarland
    • English
    Filled with Dr. Frank Netter’s world-class illustrations and all the essential information on anatomy and physiology relevant to SLH, Netter’s Atlas of Anatomy for Speech, Swallowing, and Hearing, 2nd Edition uses a unique "read-it, see-it" approach to help you easily connect anatomy and physiology concepts to detailed illustrations. This full-color SLH-specific atlas contains a basic overview of anatomical organization systems, expanded content on swallowing, and updated discussions on the anatomical and functional bases of normal speech, swallowing, and hearing to give you a solid foundation in learning how to diagnose and treat SLH disorders.
  • Die Heilpraktiker-Akademie. Verdauungssystem

    • 2nd Edition
    • October 27, 2014
    • Rudolf Schweitzer
    • German
    Begreifen - Vertiefen - Bestehen Alles über Anatomie, Physiologie und die wichtigsten Krankheitsbilder des Verdauungstrakts – von der Refluxösophagitis bis hin zum akuten Abdomen. Sie lernen prüfungsrelevante Untersuchungsmethode... wie Palpation, Auskultation und Perkussion kennen sowie spezielle apparative Methoden. Die Heilpraktiker-Akadem... in 14 Bänden bietet Ihnen das komplette medizinische Basiswissen und den gesamten Prüfungsstoff für die amtsärztliche Prüfung in überschaubaren, handlichen Einheiten. Begreifen: Aus Anatomie und der Funktionsweise des jeweiligen Organs wird die Pathologie hergeleitet – ideal, um Krankheitsbilder leichter zu verstehen statt mühsam auswendig zu lernen. Vertiefen: Zahlreiche Farbabbildungen, farbige Info-Kästen und Lernzusammenfassunge... garantieren den Lernerfolg für die Heilpraktiker-Prüfun... Bestehen: Das gesamte medizinische Wissen ist optimal auf die aktuelle Prüfungssituation für Heilpraktiker ausgerichtet. Ihr direkter Draht zum Autor: Buchkäufern steht Rudolf Schweitzer für Fragen zur Verfügung! Die Inhalte dieses Titeln sind auch im Online-Produkt „Elsevier-Heilprakti... FÜR HEILPRAKTIKER enthalten.
  • Handbuch Spracherwerb und Sprachentwicklungsstörungen

    Jugend- und Erwachsenenalter
    • 1st Edition
    • October 13, 2014
    • Svenja Ringmann + 1 more
    • German
    Ein neuer Band zu Sprachentwicklungsst... Das Handbuch schlägt die Brücke zwischen Forschung und Praxis. Es gibt einen einen gut lesbaren Überblick über klassische Forschungsergebnisse und den aktuellen Stand zu Schwerpunkten des Spracherwerbs bzw. Sprachentwicklungsst... im Jugend- und Erwachsenenalter. Alle Bände folgen einer einheitlichen inhaltlichen Struktur: Ungestörter Spracherwerb: Darstellung des Spracherwerbs für die Altersgruppe und Einordnung bzgl. Grundannahmen und theoretischer Ansätze Gestörter Spracherwerb: Vorstellung altersgruppenbezogen... Symptomatiken von Sprachentwicklungsst... aufbauend auf dem ungestörten Erwerb Fall- und Therapiebeschreibung... Darstellung von Therapieansätzen samt Evidenzbasierung und/oder Fallbeschreibungen Besondere Themen der Alterspanne In der Reihe sind bereits erschienen: Schuleingangsphase (ISBN 978-3-437-44422-7), Kindergartenphase (ISBN 978-3-437-44526-2), Mehrsprachigkeit (ISBN 978-3-437-44506-4) Im Juni 2015 erscheint Kleinkindphase (ISBBN 978-3-437-44516-3)
  • Psychosocial Occupational Therapy

    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2014
    • Nancy Carson
    • English
    Develop the psychosocial skills you need to treat clients with any diagnosis in any setting! Psychosocial Occupational Therapy uses evidence-based models to help you provide effective Occupational Therapy for people diagnosed with mental health conditions. With a clear and logical organization, the book begins with theories and concepts and follows with in-depth coverage of OT interventions in both individual and group contexts. Case studies and models show how to apply the newest Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) in selecting treatment strategies. Written by OT educator Nancy Carson, Psychosocial Occupational Therapy helps you understand and treat clients with mental health issues.
  • Twining's Textbook of Fetal Abnormalities

    Expert Consult: Online and Print
    • 3rd Edition
    • September 29, 2014
    • Anne Marie Coady + 1 more
    • English
    Access practical guidance on the radiologic detection, interpretation, and diagnosis of fetal anomalies with Twining’s Textbook of Fetal Abnormalities. With fetal scanning being increasingly done by obstetricians, this updated medical reference book features a brand-new editorial team of radiologist Anne Marie Coady and fetal medicine specialist Sarah Bower; these authorities, together with contributions from many other experts, provide practical, step-by-step guidance on everything from detection and interpretation to successful management approaches. Twining’s Textbook of Fetal Abnormalities is a resource you'll turn to time and again!
  • Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care

    A Guide for Health Care Professionals
    • 3rd Edition
    • September 26, 2014
    • Martha (Marti) Garrels + 1 more
    • English
    Learn the lab testing skills you need to know! Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, 3rd Edition provides in-depth coverage of the most common procedures and techniques of all the new CLIA waived, point-of-care tests along with some moderately complex tests. Clear, step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs make it easy to perform each test and procedure. To reflect the expanding roles of medical assistants and medical lab technicians, this edition adds a new chapter on electrocardiography and spirometry. Written by noted medical assisting educator Marti Garrels, this guide also includes an Evolve companion website with videos, structured lab notes, and activities for extra practice with clinical laboratory skills.