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Practice Issues in HIV/AIDS Services
Empowerment-Based Models and Program Applications
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2004
Improve quality of life for patients with HIV/AIDS!
Practice Issues in HIV/AIDS Services: Empowerment-Based Models and Program Applications provides a sound framework of intervention practices for case managers and care coordinators to help HIV/AIDS patients live longer and healthier lives. This book focuses on client-based care that addre
The Essential Patient Handbook
Getting the Health Care You Need - From Doctors Who Know
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2004
The Essential Patient Handbook was written for the millions of Americans who are dissatisfied with their medical care, and are looking for a practical no-nonsense way to get the help they need from their doctors. It contains lessons learned by two doctors (husband and wife) who endured immense challenges...
Carebook for Elder Caregiving
Informational Primer
Language: English
Release Date: December 22, 2014
Informational Primer for Elder Caregiving ....from Preparation to End of Life Cycle. What to plan and things to consider that are important for the caregiver, the elder patient, the family and the care team. Things you need to know, information you need to keep on hand including the healthcare providers,...
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Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2011
This handbook provides an easily navigable source of information about the day-to-day management of patients requiring palliative and hospice care. Succinct, evidence-based, topically focused content is supplemented by extensive tables and algorithms. The table of contents and balance of coverage...
Nurse-Led Clinics
Practical Issues
Language: English
Release Date: June 17, 2013
In recent years there has been a huge growth in nurse-led clinics within hospital outpatient departments, general practitioner surgeries and health centres. The government has endorsed the use of such clinics as a way for the public to access specialist health care and treatment more quickly and also...
Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation
Theory, Equipment, and Clinical Applications
Language: English
Release Date: August 12, 2010
Noninvasive mechanical ventilation is an effective technique for the management of patients with acute or chronic respiratory failure. This comprehensive and up-to-date book explores all aspects of the subject. The opening sections are devoted to theory and equipment, with detailed attention to the...
by Gerald Roliz
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2013
The Pharmaceutical Myth: Letting Food be your Medicine is the Answer for Perfect Health
By Gerald Roliz, CNC
You can be healthy without pharmaceutical medications—really.
Forget the sick care paradigm and stop obsessing about your illness. You can live a healthy lifestyle. A global...
Nursing and The Experience of Illness
Phenomenology in Practice
Language: English
Release Date: August 12, 2005
Nursing and the Experience of Illness encourages nurses to reflect on the experience of their patients, in order to improve their practice and to develop an individualised approach to care. Vivid case studies present real nursing encounters and offer a user-friendly model for independent research...
Perioperative and Critical Care Medicine
Educational Issues 2004
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
by S. GUASCHINO Dean, Trieste University School of Medicine The society we live in is in continual development and has a number of priori ties for improving the standards of communication. The scientific sector in par ticular thrives on the exchange of information, which is the foundation of progress...
by Paul Ellis Marik
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2010
This updated and revised edition of the classic bedside pocket reference remains the gold standard in critical care medicine. The new edition maintains Dr. Marik's trademark humor and engaging writing style, while adding numerous references.
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Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2010
Environmental awareness and sustainability are vitally important concepts in the twenty first century and, as a low environmental impact healthcare profession, midwifery has the potential to stand as a model of excellence.
This innovative volume promotes a sustainable approach to midwifery...
by Kenric M Murayama, Shanu N Kothari
Language: English
Release Date: February 29, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: February 29, 2016
The intent of the book is to provide readers with a summary of the obesity problem with specific focus on the metabolic health issues (ie, diabetes mellitus), obstructive sleep apnea, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and the psychological effects of obesity. This will provide readers with an understanding...
New and Expanded Neuropsychosocial Concepts Complementary to Llorens' Developmental Theory
Achieving Growth and Development through Occupation for Neonatal Infants and their Families
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2014
This book analyzes and suggests an expansion of Llorens’ developmental theory of occupational therapy, applying these concepts in a final schematic model for use by occupational therapists, occupational scientists, and others involved in occupational tasks, relationships, and activities. The book...
Physician Communication with Patients
Research Findings and Challenges
Language: English
Release Date: August 27, 2012
We all have a good idea of how we want things to go when we visit a physician. We expect to be able to explain why we are there, and we hope the physician will listen and possibly ask questions that help us clarify our thoughts. Most of us hope that the physician will provide some expression of empathy,...