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    • Psychothérapies des traumatismes psychiques

      Mieux comprendre pour mieux soigner
      • 1st Edition
      • Nayla Chidiac + 1 more
      • French
      Les traumatismes psychiques, souvent difficiles à diagnostiquer précocement en raison de leur nature dissociative et indicible, restent sous-estimés. Cet ouvrage Psychothérapies des traumatismes psychiques souligne l’importance d’une identification précise des souffrances afin d’adapter les réponses thérapeutiques.La première partie de l’ouvrage explore les aspects cliniques, notamment la typologie et la structuration des traumatismes, pour mieux comprendre leur nature et leurs impacts. La seconde partie s’attache aux principes et traitements thérapeutiques, en proposant des stratégies concrètes pour soulager la souffrance. La dernière section présente des médiations thérapeutiques innovantes, telles que la thérapie corporelle, l’art-thérapie, la médiation animale ou encore la danse-thérapie, pour enrichir la palette d’interventions possibles.Psychothér... des traumatismes psychiques de par la présentation synthétique des chapitres, la clarté du propos et les nombreuses situations cliniques est l’outil indispensable pour apporter les soins nécessaires aux personnes blessées psychiques. Ce livre constitue une ressource précieuse pour les praticiens afin d’accompagner les personnes traumatisées dans leur processus de reconstruction.Yann Auxéméry est ancien psychiatre des hôpitaux des armées, addictologue, spécialiste de médecine aéronautique, habilité à diriger des recherches en psychologie, secrétaire général de la Société médico-psychologique... Nayla Chidiac est docteur en psychopathologie et psychologue clinicienne, spécialiste du trauma, formatrice, EMHS (External Mental Health Specialist) pour l’ONU, ancienne experte près du TGI de Paris.

    • Ultrasound Physics and Technology

      How, Why and When
      • 2nd Edition
      • Vivien Gibbs + 2 more
      • English
      Part of the popular How, Why and When series of introductory textbooks, Ultrasound Physics and Technology is ideally tailored for students and healthcare practitioners needing a comprehensive understanding of the basic principles behind how sound waves and echoes create ultrasound images.Easy to read, concise and highly accessible, this book is perfect for readers who do not have a physics or technology background. It covers how ultrasound produces diagnostic images, why it is used in different clinical scenarios, and when its use as a diagnostic tool is appropriate.The book has been fully updated to incorporate the latest technology and developments, and will be an invaluable guide for all sonography practitioners and students who wish to practise ultrasound safely and effectively.

    • Fundamentals of Nursing

      Active Learning for Collaborative Practice
      • 4th Edition
      • Barbara L. Yoost + 1 more
      • English
      Build a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a nurse! Designed specifically for today’s healthcare environment, Fundamentals of Nursing, 4th Edition, takes a fresh, conversational approach that is friendlier than typical books on nursing fundamentals. To make understanding easier, the book introduces basic information first and then follows with progressively more nuanced and complex nursing concepts. Practical exercises provide a unique kind of active learning, allowing you to apply concepts to actual patient care. Even care planning is different, as authors Barbara L. Yoost and Lynne R. Crawford are pioneers of conceptual care mapping — a visual, holistic way of making clinical judgments and planning patient care. Essentially, this text offers an easier, fundamentally different way to learn the nursing profession!

    • Current Surgical Therapy

      • 15th Edition
      • John L. Cameron + 1 more
      • English
      Covering virtually every situation that a general surgeon may encounter, Current Surgical Therapy, 15th Edition, is an essential resource for written, oral, and recertifying board study, as well as an excellent reference for everyday practice. The only surgical reference of its kind, this bestselling title synthesizes vast amounts of information into concise, digestible chapters, providing trusted, authoritative advice on today's best treatment and management options for general surgery. Residents and practitioners alike appreciate the concise, highly formatted approach to each topic, as well as the practical, hands-on advice on selecting and implementing current surgical approaches from today’s preeminent general surgeons.

    • Therapie psychischer Erkrankungen

      State of the Art 2026
      • 21st Edition
      • Ulrich Voderholzer
      • German
      STATE OF THE ART: Aktuelles Wissen – höchster Standard!Alles, was für die Therapie psychischer Erkrankungen wichtig ist! Durch die jährliche Aktualisierung ist gewährleistet, dass auch neueste Forschungsergebnisse enthalten sind. Sie erhalten die aktuellen evidenzbasierten Therapieempfehlungen zu den häufigsten psychischen Erkrankungen, basierend auf den erfolgreichen STATE OF THE ART-Symposien des Kongresses der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Psychosomatik und Nervenheilkunde (DGPPN), der 2025 stattfindet. Alle Inhalte orientieren sich an den nationalen und internationalen Leitlinien.Wesentlic... Neuerungen in der 21. Auflage:Aufnahme der neu zugelassenen Medikation Lecanemab bei DemenzBipolare Störungen: Genetische und molekulare Mechanismen, Neuroplastizität und Hirnmorphologie, Immunologische und mitochondriale Mechanismen sowie Hirnstimulationsverf... der ICD-11-Diagnose Somatische BelastungsstörungAuf... der „intensiven Expositionsformate“ bei ZwangsstörungenPsych... Aspekte der Adipositas und Einsatz von GLP-1-AgonistenWeitg... Neufassung der insomnischen StörungenNeukonzepti... des Kapitels zur Computerspielstörung... Buch eignet sich für: Weiterbildungsassist... und -assistentinnen sowie Fachärzte und -ärztinnen für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie bzw. Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie, Psychologische Psychotherapeuten und -therapeutinnen.

    • Whaites’ Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology

      • 7th Edition
      • Nicholas Drage + 1 more
      • English
      Offering a clear, well-illustrated overview of all major imaging topics in dentistry, Whaites’ Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology, 7th Edition, provides key information for dental undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and general dental practitioners. Now fully up to date, this popular text uses an easy-to-understand approach that simplifies complex concepts and makes learning easier and more enjoyable. More than 1,100 illustrations—many new to this edition—present clinical, diagnostic, and practical information in an accessible manner, and clearly demonstrate why dental imaging is essential for diagnosis and management of diseases affecting the teeth and jaws.

    • Contemporary Practice Models in OMS, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 37-4
      • Vincent J. Perciaccante
      • English
      In this issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, guest editor Dr. Vincent J. Perciaccante brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Contemporary Practice Models in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Managing an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice has undergone recent dramatic changes. Many solo practitioners are part of group private practices and management organizations, and the practice landscape of even the academic, military, and specialty oral surgeon has changed. Each article in this issue focuses on a specific, current practice model for oral surgeons, and discusses benefits, drawbacks, advantages, disadvantages, challenges, and future directions. Every major practice model is covered.

    • Burns and Grove's The Practice of Nursing Research

      Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence
      • 10th Edition
      • Jennifer R. Gray + 2 more
      • English
      2021 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year winner — 1st place in Nursing Research/Evidence-Ba... Practice! Burns & Grove’s The Practice of Nursing Research: Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence, 10th Edition, is the trusted resource for mastering the research methods that are foundational to evidence-based practice. This highly respected textbook covers how to appraise and apply existing research evidence, as well as how to participate in research and quality improvement projects. This edition has been extensively updated to reflect the most current research tools and techniques used in the digital era, and includes clear, step-by-step guidelines for all major quantitative and qualitative research approaches — including supporting examples from the latest high-quality literature.

    • Endocrine Secrets

      • 8th Edition
      • Michael T. McDermott
      • English
      For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Endocrine Secrets, 8th Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in this dynamic field. This highly regarded resource features the Secrets’ popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style—making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable.

    • Management and Leadership in the Clinical Laboratory

      • 1st Edition
      • Connie R. Mahon + 1 more
      • English
      Prepare for a leadership role in the clinical laboratory! Management and Leadership in the Clinical Laboratory provides a comprehensive, problem-based approach to understanding essential management and leadership concepts tailored for healthcare organizations and clinical laboratories. Each chapter begins with a real-world case-in-point, guiding you through critical topics such as healthcare finance, quality assurance and regulatory issues, laboratory safety, personnel management, and team dynamics, ensuring that current and future laboratory leaders are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of their roles.

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