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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.

  • Key Topics in Public Health

    Essential Briefings on Prevention and Health Promotion
    • 1st Edition
    • Linda Ewles
    • English
    Key Topics is a short, easy-to-read text that provides basic information about twelve key topics in public health, such as diabetes, cancer, smoking and teenage pregnancy, and how prevention and health promotion should be tackled at community and one-to-one levels. The twelve topics are the 'must-dos' of public health action. They have been selected because they are those addressed in current national public health strategies such as Saving Lives: our healthier nation, and comparable strategies in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Many are the subject of National Service Frameworks and other national policies and plans; they are often accompanied by targets which health workers are expected to meet. Topics often relate to each other (e.g. smoking and cancer) so cross-references will be provided.

  • Gynaecology, Obstetrics, and Reproductive Medicine in Daily Practice

    Proceedings of the 15th Congress of Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine in Daily Practice 2005, to be held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands between 6 and 8 April 2005, ICS 1279
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 1279
    • Evert Slager + 4 more
    • English
    Gynaecology, Obstetrics, and Reproductive Medicine in Daily Practice is a unique publication aimed at the non-academic practicing gynaecologist, and students alike. The papers included in the book are written by invited speakers who attended the 15th Congress of Infertility, Gynaecology and Obstetrics. All the information is important to both doctors in training as well as qualified gynaecologists. Certain sections are interesting to fertility specialists as well as midwives. This is a useful tool to refresh and enhance skills in the fields of gynaecology, urogynaecology, obstetrics and reproductive medicine. The emphasis has been put on accomplishments achieved as opposed to ongoing controversies in the field.

  • Understanding Pain for Better Clinical Practice

    A Psychological Perspective
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 16
    • Steven James Linton
    • English
    A comprehensive review of the current state of thinking and research in relation to the management of the psychological aspects of pain. Written in a style and at a level which is relevant and accessible to the practising clinician and also to students it provides a wealth of clinically valuable information on how the psychology of pain may be utilized in clinical practice. Addresses the common clinical problems relating to the psychological aspects of pain management and gives practical guidance based on the latest research as to how those problems should be dealt with. A model is provided to help readers grasp the main points as well as to help organize possible applications. The second part of the book is exclusively dedicated to incorporating the psychology of pain into clinical practice. Rather than starting with rehabilitating those with chronic pain, this book provides clinical application from the beginning. Thus, the book examines why patients seek care in the first place as well as how to communicate with patients. Practical routines are provided for dealing with patients from the first visit and on wards. Special emphasis is placed on utilizing the information for early detection and secondary preventive interventions that will prevent the development of chronic pain problems.The book includes an appendix which may be used as a session manual by therapists using cognitive-behavioura... therapy with groups for early intervention in pain management. May be used as a textbook as well as a clinical reference.

  • L'infirmier(e) et les soins aux personnes âgées

    Spécificités des soins, situations fréquentes, réadaptation, droits et protection
    • 2nd Edition
    • Joël Belmin + 2 more
    • French
    Cet ouvrage est consacré aux soins aux personnes âgées de manière pratique et concrète. Il présente : – une approche générale : les spécificités des soins gérontologiques, la notion d'autonomie fonctionnelle, les relations humaines et la psychologie, la démarche qualité en gériatrie… ; – les situations fréquentes : les troubles de l'alimentation tels que l'anorexie et la déshydratation, l'hyperthermie/l'hyp... le syndrome de glissement, les soins d'escarres… ; – la réadaptation de la personne âgée : le traitement de l'incontinence, la kinésithérapie et la rééducation, l'organisation des loisirs… ; – les droits et la protection de la personne âgée : la protection juridique, la maltraitance, la violence. Chaque chapitre aborde les connaissances particulières que l'infirmier(e) doit acquérir sur une pathologie ou un problème lié à l'âge. Il/elle trouvera aussi un encadré « rôle propre infirmier » avec la description de ce que l'on attend de l'infirmier(e) au sein de l'équipe soignante. Tout(e)s les infirmier(e)s étudiant(e)s ou professionnel(le)s sont concerné(e)s, puisque la gérontologie, discipline en pleine expansion, fait désormais partie intégrante de la formation initiale et de la pratique soignante à domicile, en maison de retraite et à l'hôpital. Fruit d'un travail collectif, cet ouvrage a été rédigé conjointement par des médecins, infirmiers, psychologues et paramédicaux, sous la coordination d'une équipe pluridisciplinaire (infirmier, médecin, directeur d'établissement) impliquée dans les soins gérontologiques et leur enseignement.

  • Atlas Of Vascular Surgery

    • 2nd Edition
    • Christopher K. Zarins + 1 more
    • English
    Completely revised and updated, this virtual encyclopedia of vascular procedures offers details on traditional and alternative approaches with step-by-step illustrations that show the best routes to underlying anatomy. It addresses indications, preoperative diagnostic testing, and complications, and offers new coverage of endovascular procedures. "Succeeds admirably...Referenc... to this atlas will be made time and again by the surgeon.” (Journal of Vascular Surgery, review of 1st Edition)

  • Calculations for Pharmaceutical Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Arthur J. Winfield + 1 more
    • English
    A comprehensive and clearly written book on pharmacy calculations, which covers all the calculations that students of pharmacy need to know in relation to pharmacy practice and clinical pharmacy. It includes a large number of self-testing questions at the end of each chapter as well as some 'mock' UK registration exam papers. The self-testing aspect is important and is in line with the educational premise that it is only through practice of calculations that true competence is achieved. The book will be especially useful for anyone preparing for registration exams in pharmacy, in particular those based on the UK exam. It will be an invaluable tool in developing the critical skills necessary for student and prereg pharmacists, and will also be a useful reference during subsequent practice.

  • Mosby's Emergency & Transport Nursing Examination Review

    • 4th Edition
    • Renee S. Holleran
    • English
    This valuable study resource provides a thorough, comprehensive review for the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam – and it's the only review book that also helps readers prepare for the Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) and Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) exams. No other resource provides both a review of content as well as over 1,400 questions and a CD-ROM with 3 practice tests. Each chapter features questions with answers and rationales for every question – explaining the "why" behind every answer. Packed with all the essential information needed for a complete review, it includes a new section on critical care, a new chapter on bioterrorism, and new content on conscious sedation issues, RSI, airway management, and safety training. The Transport section now includes new content on CAMTS standards and transport operations.

  • Palliative Practices

    An Interdisciplinary Approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Kim K. Kuebler + 2 more
    • English
    The first book of its kind, this must-have resource examines the integration of palliative interventions from a disease-specific approach, providing practical guidance on caring for patients who follow a progressive, chronic disease trajectory prior to death. This uniquely practical book addresses all aspects of palliative care, going beyond theoretical information to advise practitioners on the most effective management of common symptoms and providing physical, psychological, and spiritual comfort to patients and families. The multidisciplinary focus of care is reflected by collaborative contributors and diverse authorship of an oncology/palliative care nurse practitioner, a physician, and a social worker.

  • Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics: Pediatric Orthopaedics

    • 1st Edition
    • John P. Dormans
    • English
    Part of the new Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics series, this new resource provides concise and practical coverage of the most essential knowledge in orthopaedics and sports medicine for infants and children. It opens with a review of the differences between the pediatric and adult skeletons, and continues with a chapter covering physical examination techniques for pediatric patients. The book then explores a broad range of individual orthopaedic problems and disorders. Abundant tables, algorithms, and specially designed diagrams assist readers in mastering key concepts quickly and efficiently.

  • Essentials of Respiratory Care

    • 4th Edition
    • Robert M. Kacmarek + 1 more
    • English
    The new edition of this essential resource covers core areas of respiratory care in a convenient outline format that makes it a great quick-reference guide, a handy review tool for credentialing examinations, and a comprehensive reference guide for clinical practice. Key topics include basic science; anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and neurological systems; and therapeutic aspects of neonatal, pediatric, and adult respiratory care. Also features extensive coverage of pharmacology and infection control.

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