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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.

  • Management of Chronic Conditions in the Foot and Lower Leg

    • 1st Edition
    • September 18, 2014
    • Keith Rome + 1 more
    • English
    Bridging the gap between undergraduate and postgraduate knowledge and experience, this new full colour resource uses an interdisciplinary approach to help manage chronic conditions – osteoarthritis, Achilles tendinopathy, gout, rheumatic diseases, forefoot/rearfoot entities, stress fractures/reactions, cerebral palsy – in the lower limb and foot. Each chapter includes sections on predisposing factors, diagnosis, impairments, function, quality of life and management strategies while highlighting any complex features of a condition which may present. The latest advances are discussed with suggestions for new paths of research – ‘future directions’. The text is further supported by additional commentaries from internationally renowned researchers who highlight the key elements of the work and provide a supplementary perspective of the particular clinical condition. A general view of the patient’s needs is offered throughout, connecting clinical realities to real-world patient experiences. Management of Chronic Conditions in the Foot and Lower Legis a comprehensive, practical tool that can be used to inform daily decision making in practice as well as to support those who build policy and management strategies in the clinical areas covered. "..this book is able to give a very detailed 'gold standard' education for the covered conditions." Reviewed by Tobias Bremer on behalf of In Touch, July 2015
  • Acupuncture for IVF and Assisted Reproduction

    An integrated approach to treatment and management
    • 1st Edition
    • September 18, 2014
    • Irina Szmelskyj + 1 more
    • Alan Szmelskyj
    • English
    The management of infertility using acupuncture is an expanding area of practice and one which is frequently rewarding for TCM acupuncture practitioners. Acupuncture for IVF and Assisted Reproduction has been specially prepared to meet the growing demand for information in this area and draws upon 20 years combined experience of the authors together with the latest evidence from both orthodox medicine and TCM. Richly illustrated and clearly written throughout, the book takes the reader through the anatomy and physiology of reproductive medicine (from both an orthodox and TCM perspective) and explains the underlying basis of orthodox medical fertility tests and investigations. The volume then explores the pathology and aetiology of TCM syndromes and shows how common fertility-related conditions, such as endometriosis and male factor infertility, affect Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) success rates. It explains in great detail how to take a reproductive medical history and successfully diagnose TCM syndromes. Acupuncture for IVF and Assisted Reproduction also provides guidelines on how to regulate the menstrual cycle in preparation for IVF treatment and shows how lifestyle can affect fertility and ART success rates. Placing a strong emphasis on the practical aspects of patient care, Acupuncture for IVF and Assisted Reproduction contains an abundance of case history templates, algorithmic acupuncture treatment pathways and patient fact sheets and will be ideal for all acupuncture practitioners working in this field. "A must have for the bookshelf of any acupuncturist who is ever called upon to treat fertility issues - if you have room for one book this surely must be it." Reviewed by The Acupuncture Fertility Centre March 2015 "Practitioners of all levels of experience and TCM students should find it compelling reading and an invaluable companion to their learning." Reviewed by Stephen Clarke, Journal of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society May 2015 "This book is extremely well re-searched and referenced." Reviewed by Danny Maxwell on behalf of Journal of Chinese Medicine, February 2015
  • Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders

    • 8th Edition
    • September 16, 2014
    • Robert H. Brookshire + 1 more
    • English
    Get the tools you need to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with neurogenic communication disorders! Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders, 8th Edition provides a solid foundation in the neurology of communication, as well as the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, assessment, and management of commonly encountered neurogenic communication disorders in adults. A concise, evidence-based approach shows how to measure and treat abnormalities such as aphasia, dysarthria, right-hemisphere syndrome, and traumatic brain injury syndrome. This edition is updated with new coverage of laboratory tests, blast-related injuries to the head, and medications for dementia. Created by neurogenic communication disorders educator Robert H. Brookshire and continued by Malcolm R. McNeil, this bestselling text will enhance your skills in the rehabilitation of clients with neurogenic communication disorders.
  • Elsevier's Medical Laboratory Science Examination Review

    • 1st Edition
    • August 28, 2014
    • Linda Graeter + 3 more
    • English
    Elsevier's Medical Laboratory Science Examination Review is a brand-new resource that offers all the review, practice, and support you need to prepare for the either the MLS or MLT certification examination. Each chapter in the book offers a thorough review on one of the core areas of Medical Laboratory Science as outlined by the ASCP Board of Certification. Practice questions are also featured at the end of each chapter and explanations and rationales for each correct answer appear at the end of the text. Plus, an eight-page full-color insert displays photomicrographs of hematological and microbiological specimens exactly as they appear under the microscope and on the MLS and MLT certification exams. A mock certifications exam is included in the print book as well as online at the companion Evolve website – which also houses additional practice questions – totaling 1,000 questions in all.
  • 2015 ICD-9-CM for Hospitals, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 Standard Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • August 27, 2014
    • Carol J. Buck
    • English
    Code more efficiently and effectively with Carol J. Buck's 2015 ICD-9-CM for Hospitals: Volumes 1, 2 and 3, Standard Edition. Designed by coders for coders, this reference combines Netter's Anatomy illustrations and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Its format makes it easy to access the ICD-9-CM information you need to stay up-to-date and ensure the most accurate billing and optimal reimbursement in inpatient (hospital-based) and outpatient (physician office-based) coding settings. In addition, you can take this resource into your certification exams for enhanced testing support!
  • 2015 ICD-9-CM for Physicians, Volumes 1 and 2 Professional Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • August 27, 2014
    • Carol J. Buck
    • English
    Code more efficiently and effectively with Carol J. Buck's 2015 ICD-9-CM for Physicians: Volumes 1 & 2, Professional Edition. Designed by coders for coders, this full-color reference combines Netter's Anatomy illustrations and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Its format makes it easy to access the ICD-9-CM information you need to stay up-to-date and ensure the most accurate billing and optimal reimbursement in physician-based and outpatient coding settings. In addition, you can take this resource into your certification exams for enhanced testing support!
  • Spezielle Labordiagnostik in der naturheilkundlichen Praxis

    • 1st Edition
    • August 21, 2014
    • Michael Martin + 1 more
    • German
    Spezielle Labordiagnostik – der Schlüssel zur erfolgreichen Therapie Die Spezielle Labordiagnostik widmet sich Fragestellungen und Krankheitsbildern, die in einer naturheilkundlichen Praxis typischerweise auftreten – von Nahrungsmittelunvert... Infektanfälligkeit bis hin zu stressbedingten oder onkologischen Erkrankungen. Sie findet dort Ursachen, wo das übliche Standardlabor an seine Grenzen stößt. Dank ausgeprägt sensitiver Methoden liefert sie völlig neue Einblicke in biochemische Abläufe und damit höchst differenzierte Diagnosen. Diese bilden eine solide Basis für erfolgreiche, auf individuelle Beschwerdebilder abgestimmte Therapiekonzepte. Um den Nutzen dieses Werkes in der täglichen Praxis zu erhöhen, sind die Kapitel nach Indikationen gegliedert und um Therapieempfehlungen mit naturheilkundlichen Präparaten ergänzt. Neben phytotherapeutischen... probiotischen und ernährungs-medizinis... Ansätzen wird auch die Mikronährstoff-Thera... berücksichtigt. Darüber hinaus erhalten Sie: Abbildungen von Originalbefunden, ausführlich kommentiert Übersicht aller empfohlenen Präparate inklusive Indikationen, Wirkungen, Anwendungsempfehlung... Umfangreiches Stichwortverzeichnis zum schnellen Nachschlagen
  • Ebenen der Gesundheit

    Ein homöopathisches Konzept zur strukturierten Fallbehandlung
    • 1st Edition
    • August 21, 2014
    • Georgos Vithoulkas
    • German
    In "Ebenen der Gesundheit" beschreibt Georgos Vithoulkas ein System, welches das Ergebnis von mehr als 50 Jahren homöopathischer Praxis darstellt. Es versetzt den Therapeuten in die Lage, den aktuellen Gesundheitszustand des Patienten unter Anwendung einer mehrdimensionalen Betrachtungsweise zu bewerten. So wird es möglich, eine fundierte Prognose für den zu erwartenden Fallverlauf abzugeben und die Entwicklung im Laufe der Behandlung kontinuierlich zu beurteilen. Dies kann nicht nur in der homöopathischen, sondern in jeder Art von Therapie angewendet werden. In diesem Buch erhalten Sie eine ausführliche Darstellung des Konzepts der "Ebenen der Gesundheit": Ausführliche Beschreibung der Parameter, welche die unterschiedlichen "Ebenen der Gesundheit" definieren Zusammenhang zwischen akuten und chronischen Krankheiten Mögliche Reaktionen des Organismus unter homöopathischer Behandlung und deren Bedeutung Anhand von detaillierten Fallstudien wird Schritt für Schritt analysiert, wie die Prinzipien der "Ebenen der Gesundheit" in der homöopathischen Praxis angewendet werden. "Ebenen der Gesundheit" liefert ein tiefgehendes homöopathisches Verständnis für den menschlichen Organismus, das jeder Therapeut verinnerlicht haben sollte.
  • 2015 ICD-9-CM for Physicians, Volumes 1 and 2, Standard Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • August 15, 2014
    • Carol J. Buck
    • English
    Code more efficiently and effectively with Carol J. Buck's 2015 ICD-9-CM for Physicians: Volumes 1 & 2, Standard Edition. Designed by coders for coders, this manual combines Netter's Anatomy illustrations and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Its format makes it easy to access the ICD-9-CM information you need to stay up to date and ensure the most accurate billing and optimal reimbursement in physician-based and outpatient coding settings. In addition, you can take this resource into your certification exams for enhanced testing support!
  • Workbook for ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2015 Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • August 15, 2014
    • Karla R. Lovaasen + 1 more
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS medical coding concepts with practical applications! Corresponding to the chapters in ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2015 Edition, this workbook includes engaging, interactive exercises to help you review concepts and prepare for successful employment in medical coding.