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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.

  • Neurology for the Speech-Language Pathologist

    • 7th Edition
    • Rima Abou-Khalil + 1 more
    • English
    The concise, easy-to-understand Neurology for the Speech-Language Pathologist, 7th Edition provides you with a practical guide for the study and understanding of neurology as it relates to human communication and the study of speech-language pathology (SLP). Correlated with clinical syndromes and diseases seen in SLP, it gives you a solid understanding of the nervous system, including development of the nervous system, organization of the brain, protective mechanisms, descending motor and ascending sensory pathways, and cranial nerves.

  • Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

    • 4th Edition
    • Paul Jackson Mansfield + 1 more
    • English
    Master the essentials of anatomy and body movement to succeed as a physical therapist assistant! Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 4th Edition provides you with a solid background in the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, with clear explanations of normal movement setting the stage for discussions of abnormal movement patterns and treatment techniques. To clarify kinesiology concepts, full-color illustrations show bones, joints, supporting ligaments, and muscles. Written by experienced physical therapy practitioners Paul Jackson Mansfield and Donald A. Neumann, this concise guide prepares PTAs for success in both the classroom and the clinical setting. And it includes a fully searchable eBook version with each print purchase!

  • Habilidades de comunicación para fisioterapeutas

    • 1st Edition
    • Vincent Kortleve
    • Spanish
    Las habilidades de comunicación en el entorno clínico del fisioterapeuta se han convertido en los últimos años en un asunto de interés para los grupos de investigación. este libro está dirigido a ayudar a los fisioterapeutas a desarrollar habilidades de comunicación en todas las etapas de su vida profesional, haciendo especial hincapié en la mejora de la atención al paciente y en la mejora de los resultados finales. Se desglosan interesantes directices para guiar la comunicación tanto en situaciones clínicas concretas como ante pacientes complejos.

  • Poster Schmerzfelder Triggerpunkte

    • 3rd Edition
    • Joseph M. Donnelly
    • German
    Diese beiden Poster bieten einen Überblick über die Ausstrahlungsmusster und Schmerzfelder der Triggerpunkte, basierend auf den Abbildungen des Originalwerkes.Gegli... nach Körperregionen sind die behandlungsrelevante... Muskeln in einzelnen Grafiken dargestellt.Die Wandtafeln sind ideal zur schnellen Orientierung im Behandlungsraum und sind gleichzeitig optimal zur Ausstattung des Raumes/Dekoration.Di... Wandtafeln im Format 83x93 cm eignen sich für:Neuraltherapeut*...

  • Radiofrequency Ablation Techniques

    A Volume in the Atlas of Interventional Techniques Series
    • 1st Edition
    • Alaa Abd-Elsayed
    • English
    Radiofrequency Augmentation Techniques, part of the Atlas of Interventional Pain Management series, is a concise, practical guide that provides clinicians with detailed, step-by-step guidance on how to perform the latest interventional techniques for treating patients with chronic pain. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide offers expert coverage of how to deliver safe, accurate, and cost-effective pain relief to patients using all clinically useful imaging modalities, including ultrasound-guided techniques and fluoroscopy. With high-quality images and clear, authoritative guidance throughout, it shows exactly how to evaluate the causes of pain, identify the most promising stimulation technique, locate the site with precision, and deliver effective relief.

  • Specialty Imaging: Temporomandibular Joint and Sleep-Disordered Breathing

    • 2nd Edition
    • Dania Tamimi
    • English
    Meticulously updated by board-certified oral and maxillofacial radiologist, Dr. Dania Tamimi and her team of sub-specialty experts, Specialty Imaging: Temporomandibular Joint and Sleep-Disordered Breathing, second edition, is a comprehensive reference ideal for anyone involved with TMJ imaging or SDB, including oral and maxillofacial radiologists and surgeons, TMJ/craniofacial pain specialists, sleep medicine specialists, head and neck radiologists, and otolaryngologists. This detailed, beautifully illustrated volume covers recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of both the TMJ and SDB, including how related structures are affected. Employing a multifaceted, multispecialty approach, the clinical perspectives and imaging expertise of today’s research specialists are brought together in a single, image-rich, easy-to-read text.

  • Health Professional and Patient Interaction

    • 10th Edition
    • Amy M. Haddad + 2 more
    • English
    Learn how to navigate the complicated and challenging world of health care with Health Professional and Patient Interaction, 10th Edition. Covering strategies for effective communication and collaboration, this time-tested guide offers the tools needed to establish positive patient and interprofessional relationships that are built on respect. It not only covers respectful actions, communication standards, and good decision-making, but also demonstrates how those decisions directly shape successful patient outcomes. Practical examples and authentic scenarios highlight how to apply respect and professionalism to coworkers and patients of various ages and backgrounds across a wide spectrum of healthcare environments. It’s the strong foundation you need to communicate effectively for positive, collaborative, and compassionate patient-centered care.

  • Untersuchung und Diagnostik für Rettungsdienst und Notfallmedizin

    • 1st Edition
    • Matthias Jahn + 3 more
    • German
    Einzigartiges Werk zu Untersuchung und Diagnostik speziell für Präklinik und Notaufnahme! Dieses Buch bietet Ihnen umfassendes Wissen zur klinischen Untersuchung von Patient*innen speziell für die präklinische Notfallmedizin, Rettungsdienst und Notaufnahme. Mit diesem Buch erlernen und vertiefen Sie Methoden der zielgerichteten Kurzanamnese, Softskills und Untersuchungstechnik... um eine Arbeitshypothese zu stellen und eine Entscheidung für die passende Weiterversorgung des Patienten zu treffen. So können Sie die Aufgaben in der Versorgung von Patient*innen in der Notfallversorgung besser bewältigen und auch die Patientensicherheit erhöhen. Das Buch bietet: Ablauf von Untersuchungen der verschiedenen Organsysteme Pathologische Befunden, Schnelltests, Blickdiagnostik Dokumentation und Übergabe Differentialdiagnost... anhand von Leitsymptomen Alle Inhalte entsprechen der neusten Leitlinien, Scores und Guidelines.

  • Ciottone's Disaster Medicine

    • 3rd Edition
    • Gregory R. Ciottone
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Emergency Medicine**While medical specialists in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and response are needed worldwide, the initial phase of disaster response is almost entirely dependent upon local resources—making it essential that all healthcare personnel have a working knowledge of the field and stand ready to integrate into the response system. Ciottone's Disaster Medicine, 3rd Edition, is the most comprehensive reference available to help accomplish these goals in every community. It thoroughly covers isolated domestic events as well as global disasters and humanitarian crises. Dr. Gregory Ciottone and more than 200 worldwide authorities share their knowledge and expertise on the preparation, assessment, and management of both natural and man-made disasters, including lessons learned by the responders to contemporary disasters such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Australian and western U.S. wildfires, European heatwaves, the Beirut explosion, recent hurricanes and typhoons, and the global refugee crisis.

  • Current Concepts in Flatfoot Deformity, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 40-2
    • Jarrett D. Cain
    • English
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.

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