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The Medicine portfolio strives to advance medicine by delivering superior evidence-based education, reference information and decision support tools to clinicians, trainees, and students. Specialties covered include Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Radiology & Imaging, Pathology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Infectious Disease, Allergy & Immunology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hematology & Oncology, Plastic Surgery, and many more. The Medicine portfolio includes world-renowned titles such as Gray's Anatomy and Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy, Braunwald's Heart Disease, Goldman-Cecil Medicine, Osborn's Brain, Dermatology (Bolognia), Diagnostic Ultrasound (Rumack), The Harriet Lane Handbook, Fanaroff and Martin's Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Ferri's Clinical Advisor, Conn's Current Therapy, and more.

  • Diagnostics infirmiers 2015-2017

    Définitions et classification
    • 10th Edition
    • NANDA NANDA International + 3 more
    • French
    La référence internationale!Cette nouvelle édition 2015-2017 offre 26 nouveaux diagnostics et 14 révisés, des mises à jour, des changements et la révision d'un grand nombre de définitions des diagnostics infirmiers, notamment ceux relatifs à la promotion de la santé et ceux de type risque. Elle s'enrichit de nouveaux chapitres sur la démarche de soins infirmiers, l'évaluation infirmière, son lien avec le diagnostic et le but ainsi que l'utilisation de la structure de la taxonomie pour l'infirmier(e) au chevet du patient. Sont également mises en évidence les questions les plus fréquentes reçues par l'intermédiaire du site de NANDA-I et au cours des conférences de NANDA-I. Articulée avec les classifications d'interventions de soins et de résultats infirmiers, celle de NANDA International facilite le choix, en situation de soin, des interventions et des actions adéquates devant aboutir à une évaluation des résultats de soins. Chaque diagnostic comprend : - un titre : le problème du patient est énoncé de façon synthétique à l'aide d'un mot ou d'un groupe de mots ; - une définition qui donne une description claire du diagnostic et le distingue des autres ; - des caractéristiques : manifestations cliniques qui précisent des données objectives ou subjectives ; - des facteurs favorisants ou des facteurs de risque : les causes qui contribuent au développement du problème ou en augmentent le risque d'apparition. Un index complet des titres de diagnostics et des concepts diagnostiques permet la recherche alphabétique.

  • Statistics & Data Analytics for Health Data Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Nadinia A. Davis + 1 more
    • English
    Introducing Statistics & Data Analytics for Health Data Management by Nadinia Davis and Betsy Shiland, an engaging new text that emphasizes the easy-to-learn, practical use of statistics and manipulation of data in the health care setting. With its unique hands-on approach and friendly writing style, this vivid text uses real-world examples to show you how to identify the problem, find the right data, generate the statistics, and present the information to other users. Brief Case scenarios ask you to apply information to situations Health Information Management professionals encounter every day, and review questions are tied to learning objectives and Bloom’s taxonomy to reinforce core content. From planning budgets to explaining accounting methodologies, Statistics & Data Analytics addresses the key HIM Associate Degree-Entry Level competencies required by CAHIIM and covered in the RHIT exam.

  • The Next Step: Advanced Medical Coding and Auditing, 2016 Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • Carol J. Buck
    • English
    Mastering advanced medical coding skills is easier with Carol J. Buck's proven, step-by-step method! The Next Step: Advanced Medical Coding and Auditing, 2016 Edition uses real-world patient cases to explain coding for services such as medical visits, diagnostic testing and interpretation, treatments, surgeries, and anesthesia. Hands-on practice with physician documentation helps you take the next step in coding proficiency. With this guide from coding author and educator Carol J. Buck, you will learn to confidently pull the right information from medical documents, select the right codes, determine the correct sequencing of those codes, and then properly audit cases.

  • Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring Made Easy

    • 1st Edition
    • S. Sufyan Hussain + 2 more
    • English
    This innovative new guide to the diabetes technology introduces both insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring to the range of healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care. It is the first book of its kind and covers the principles and step by step implementation of state of the art devices to support people with diabetes. With interactive clinical cases and worked examples it will prove to be an invaluable, practical guide. It will also prove highly informative for diabetes patients. Complete, up-to-date guide to insulin pump initiation and getting the most out of pump therapy A clear framework for systematic interpretation and making the best use of continuous glucose monitoring data Tips for managing challenging glucose patterns including exercise, alcohol and fasting BONUS access to the complete downloadable eBook version on Expert Consult

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 95-6
    • Kerry L. Hammond
    • English
    Inflammatory Bowel Disease is reviewed extensively in this important Surgical Clinics of North America issue. Articles include: Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Historical Perspective, Epidemiology and Risk Factors; Diagnostic Modalities for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Serologic Markers and Endoscopy; Diagnostic Modalities for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Radiologic Imaging; Medical Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Crohn's Disease of the Foregut and Small Intestine; Crohn's Disease of the Colon, Rectum and Anus; Indications and Options for Surgery in Ulcerative Colitis; Challenges in the Medical and Surgical Management of Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Extraintestinal Manifestations of Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Colorectal Neoplasia and Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Nutritional Support of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patient; Psychosocial Support of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patient; Genetics and Pathogenesis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease; and more!

  • Occupational Therapy with Aging Adults

    Promoting Quality of Life through Collaborative Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Karen Frank Barney + 1 more
    • English
    Look no further for the book that provides the information essential for successful practice in the rapidly growing field of gerontological occupational therapy! Occupational Therapy with Aging Adults is a new, comprehensive text edited by OT and gerontological experts Karen Frank Barney and Margaret Perkinson that takes a unique interdisciplinary and collaborative approach in covering every major aspects of geriatric gerontological occupational therapy practice. With 30 chapters written by 70 eminent leaders in gerontology and OT, this book covers the entire continuum of care for the aging population along with special considerations for this rapidly growing demographic. This innovative text also covers topical issues spanning the areas of ethical approaches to treatment; nutrition and oral health concerns; pharmacological issues; low vision interventions; assistive technology supports; and more to ensure readers are well versed in every aspect of this key practice area.

  • Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2016 Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • Carol J. Buck
    • English
    Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with guidance from the most trusted name in coding education! From bestselling author Carol J. Buck, Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2016 Edition is a practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all current coding sets. Practice exercises follow each ‘step’ of information to reinforce your understanding of important concepts. In-depth coverage includes reimbursement, ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, with an Evolve website that includes 30-day access to TruCode® Encoder Essentials. No other text so thoroughly covers all coding sets in one source!

  • Le Méga Guide - Concours Psychomotricien et Ergothérapeute

    Épreuves écrites
    • 1st Edition
    • Olivier Perche + 2 more
    • French
    Réussissez toutes vos épreuves au concours d'entrée en école de psychomotriciens et d'ergothérapeutes !Conçu par des enseignants, ce Méga Guide offre tous les outils pour préparer les épreuves et réussir son entrée en école de psychomotriciens et d'ergothérapeutes. Pour une préparation optimale, l'ouvrage propose : - Des conseils pratiques sur l'entrée en formation (modalités d'inscription, déroulement des études, présentation de la profession). - Une partie pour chaque épreuve écrite (français, biologie, physique, tests d'aptitude) comportant une méthodologie détaillée et des exercices corrigés et progressifs. - Pour chaque partie : des sujets issus des derniers concours corrigés.Riche et complet, cet ouvrage s'impose comme l'outil indispensable pour réussir le concours d'entrée en école de psychomotriciens et d'ergothérapeutes.

  • Mitochondropathien

    Therapie und Prävention chronischer Erkrankungen
    • 1st Edition
    • Enno Freye
    • German
    Mehr als 80 % aller chronischen Erkrankungen sind vermeidbar, wenn der Patient hinreichend darauf hingewiesen und an die Hand genommen wird, dagegen auch selber etwas zu unternehmen. Zellulären Organellen, die Mitochondrien, werden durch Umweltgifte und chemische Zusatzstoffe in Nahrungsmitteln beeinträchtigt und können durch präventive Maßnahmen und Strategien Erkrankungen wie Krebs, Diabetes, Depression, Bluthochdruck, Alzheimer, Parkinson und viele weitere neurodegenerativen Krankheitsformen verhindern helfen. Der ursächlich gestörte Stickoxid-Peroxynitr... (NO/ONOO-) und die daraus entstehenden Effekte auf die mitochondriale Energieproduktion werden im Detail dargestellt und evidenzbasierte Ergebnisse erläutert. Ziel ist, die Bedeutung dieser veränderten Vorgänge in den Mitochondrien bewusst zu machen, das Augenmerk auf die Ursache einer Erkrankung zu richten, sowie das Verständnis für alle Mitochondriopathie-b... Erkrankungen dem Arzt und seinem Patienten näher zu bringen.

  • Practice Management with Auditing for Coders powered by SimChart for the Medical Office (SCMO)

    • 1st Edition
    • Elsevier Inc
    • English
    Gain realistic practice and develop skills in medical coding tasks! Practice Management with Auditing for Coders powered by SimChart for the Medical Office provides hands-on experience with all the tasks required of a modern medical coder — from front office skills such as scheduling appointments and patient registration to practice management skills including billing, coding, and insurance. Learning exercises show how data feeds into the EHR for both administrative and clinical functions. Designed for medical office professionals, this text/online course simulates a real-world EHR in a multi-specialty health care setting.

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