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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.

  • Tietz Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests

    • 4th Edition
    • June 8, 2006
    • Alan H. B. Wu
    • English
    This new edition of Norbert Tietz's classic handbook presents information on common tests as well as rare and highly specialized tests and procedures - including a summary of the utility and merit of each test. Biological variables that may affect test results are discussed, and a focus is placed on reference ranges, diagnostic information, clinical interpretation of laboratory data, interferences, and specimen types. New and updated content has been added in all areas, with over 100 new tests added.

  • Postsurgical Rehabilitation Guidelines for the Orthopedic Clinician

    • 1st Edition
    • June 8, 2006
    • Hospital for Special Surgery + 3 more
    • John Cavanaugh + 3 more
    • English
    Designed to help therapists provide post-surgical rehabilitation based on best practices and evidence-based research, this comprehensive reference presents effective guidelines for postsurgical rehabilitation interventions. Its authoritative material is drawn from the most current literature in the field as well as contributions from expert physical therapists, occupational therapists, and athletic trainers affiliated with the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). A DVD accompanies the book, featuring over 60 minutes of video of patients demonstrating various therapeutic exercises spanning the different phases of postsurgical rehabilitation. Examples include hand therapy procedures, working with post-surgical patients with cerebral palsy, sports patient injuries, and pediatric procedures for disorders such as torticollis.

  • Le toucher relationnel au coeur des soins

    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2006
    • Carine Blanchon
    • French
    Basé sur les besoins des infirmiers et des aides-soignants, cet ouvrage ne présente pas de techniques mais décrit le toucher comme prise de contact entre soignant et soigné et insiste beaucoup sur la relation avec le malade (comment aborder l'autre ? Rentrer en communication avec un patient pour apporter bien être...). Des photos permettent au lecteur de découvrir les gestes qui soulagent et qui facilitent l'installation d'un climat de confiance entre le personnel soignant et les malades. Beaucoup de témoignages et récits rendent compte du point de vue du malade.

  • Mastering Medical Coding

    • 3rd Edition
    • May 30, 2006
    • Marsha Diamond
    • English
    This practical approach to coding provides a solid foundation in basic coding principles with an emphasis on learning through realistic physician documentation. It prepares students to tackle any coding scenario, from routine to complex. Chapters begin with an emphasis on basic coding documentation and rules to ensure correct coding for ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS. Progressively difficult coding exercises incorporate newly learned skills as readers advance through the material. The worktext portion of the book and the companion student workbook provide progressively difficult real-world exercises that build the necessary skills of identifying the right codes from real-world medical charts. Learning objectives, numerous examples, chapter reviews, and coding reference tools throughout provide the necessary learning tools to fully master basic and advanced coding concepts.

  • Impfungen

    • 3rd Edition
    • May 11, 2006
    • Stephan Illing + 1 more
    • German
    Aktuell nach den STIKO-Empfehlungen ist dieses Buch für jeden Impfarzt ein unverzichtbarer Begleiter. Unser Buch verschafft Ihnen einen detaillierten und umfassenden Überblick über alle aktuellen Impfungen und Impfschemata:Impfung... alphabetisch mit Indikationen, Impfstoffen, Impfreaktionen, etc.Marktübersicht aller Impfstoffe in Deutschland, Österreich und der SchweizTipps und Fehlerquellen sowie Risiken bei ImpfungenEigene Kapitel zur rechtlichen Situation, Komplikationen und Sonderfällen (z.B. Schwangerschaft, Stillzeit, etc.) Aber auch besondere Aspekte werden dargestellt wie: Beratung und Umgang mit ImpfgegnernFernreise... mit Epidemiologie und ÜbersichtskartenLage... und Transport von ImpfstoffenAbrechnun... von Impfungen

  • Churchill Livingstone Dictionary of Nursing, International Edition

    • 19th Edition
    • May 11, 2006
    • Chris Brooker
    • Mairi McCubbin
    • English

  • E-Book Athletic Ability and the Anatomy of Motion

    • 3rd Edition
    • May 10, 2006
    • Rolf Wirhed
    • English
    This book serves as a bridge between biomechanics and the practice of sport. By providing a detailed analysis of movement, it helps readers understand the important factors for maximizing performance. Valuable coverage is provided on the general characteristics of bones, joints, and muscles, as well as guidelines for flexibility and strength training that provide a firm theoretical framework for effective training. From this basis, the book explores the anatomy function of different parts of the body and examines the types of movement important in sports activities.

  • Clinical Applications of Pathophysiology

    An Evidence-Based Approach
    • 3rd Edition
    • May 5, 2006
    • Valentina L. Brashers
    • English
    This practice-focused review guide and workbook covers 27 of the most commonly encountered health problems to outline the connections between pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, and management, with an emphasis on the clinical use of pathophysiologic concepts. Each chapter includes case studies to illustrate the application of pathophysiology principles to clinical situations with questions relating to patient history, physical examination findings, lab and diagnostic studies, therapies, and follow-up care. Each question is designed to promote clinical reasoning and a deeper understanding through application of the concepts presented. Information on differential diagnosis is included.

  • Critical Care Nursing Secrets

    • 2nd Edition
    • May 3, 2006
    • Hildy M. Schell + 1 more
    • English
    Part of the Nursing Secrets Series®, Critical Care Nursing Secrets is designed to be helpful for both new and experienced critical care nurses. New graduates, novice nurses, or those nurses returning to work in the field will find the book especially helpful in learning the "pearls" or "secrets" of practice. Written in a question-and-answer format, each of the 79 chapters has helpful features such as key points and Internet resources.

  • Abdominal X-Rays Made Easy

    • 2nd Edition
    • April 21, 2006
    • James D. Begg
    • English
    This lively and entertaining manual on how to interpret abdominal radiographs will be invaluable to all medical students and junior doctors and has been written by a practising radiologist with many years' experience of teaching the subject. It outlines the few simple rules you need to follow, then explains how to sort out the initial and apparently overwhelming jumble of information which constitutes the abdominal X-ray. Knowledge of its contents will provide a secure base for tackling exams and the subsequent challenges of clinical practice.

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