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Hardback. Zustand: New. In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Stephen Krau, Guest Editor Dr. Courtney J. Pitts has put together a comprehensive update on sexually transmitted infections. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics: STI Prevalence in the United States and the relationship to the social determinants of health; Psychosocial aspects and ethical concerns of STIs treatment and management; Update on guidelines for STI treatment and management - adults and adolescents; STIs and HIV; Proctitis in MSM; Herpes simplex Virus; Pharmacological updates on Hepatitis C treatment; The Reemergence of Syphilis: Clinical Pearls for consideration; The use of technology in the screening and management of STIs; Decreasing barriers to sexual health in the LGBTQI community; STIs and pregnancy; Update on pharmacology of HIV; An update on HPV guidelines; and Pre-exposure (PrEP) prophylaxis versus Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Readers will come away with the updates and information they need to improve patient care and outcomes in patients with sexually transmitted infections.

Hardback. Zustand: New. This issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, guest edited by Dr. A. Zara Herskovits, will cover Laboratory Testing for Neurologic Disorders. This issue is one of four selected each year by our Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Milenko Jovan Tanasijevic. Topics discussed in this issue will include: molecular approach to diagnostic testing for children with developmental delay and congenital anomalies, proteopathic and seeding assays (such as RT-QUIC), genetic testing for ALS and FTD, Diagnostic and prognostic testing for Alzheimer's disease, confounds in the interpretation of paraneoplastic antibody panels, Review of neurologic disease sendout testing at an academic medical center, development of new diagnostic tests for neurologic disorders, assuring quality in laboratory testing for sendout reference tests, diagnostic testing for patients with spinal muscular atrophy, among others.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Learn how to evaluate and apply health sciences research with this beginner's guide! Reading Research: A User-Friendly Guide for Health Professionals, 7th Edition provides a clear introduction to reading and understanding research articles, with practical guidelines for implementing research into clinical practice. It describes how to interpret common research methods including qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method approaches, and explains how to find relevant, reliable research on the internet. Written by Barbara Davies and Jo Logan, both of whom are noted educators and research experts, this easy-to-use pocket guide is ideal for both students and health professionals. Concise overview of health?sciences-related research maximizes your study time and makes it easier to understand qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research. Succinct introduction to reading and understanding health sciences research articles is accompanied by practice worksheets and other learning resources on an Evolve website. Helpful guidelines suggest how to find interesting research results, identify how to use research results towards planning and delivering best practices and improving?patient outcomes, and recommend actions to address barriers to using research in practice. UNIQUE! Tips boxes provide?practical, easy-to-follow advice for those who are new to the subject. UNIQUE! Alert! boxes warn of?common assumptions made when reading research. Recommendations for?best practices in research include brief definitions of popular research terms as well as links to World Health Organization information, the latest RNAO?(Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario) Best Practice Guidelines, and guidelines?from Australia, the USA, the UK, and other countries. NEW! Enhanced worksheet exercises on the Evolve website demonstrate how to apply knowledge gained from the text, based on research articles drawn from Australia, Canada, Europe, and the USA, on a variety of health issues encountered in hospital and community settings.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Full of real-life tips and insights from practising nurses, this new title gives encouragement and advice to help newly qualified registrants prepare as they start work in the ever-changing world of health care.So You've Registered, What Now? does not cover clinical skills but rather concentrates on the practical essentials of working as a nurse in different settings, from hospitals to the community and research sectors. Written in an easy to follow, conversational style, it takes the reader through relevant regulations and provides up-to-date guidance on how to survive as a nurse in the real world.Being a newly registered nurse can be a daunting experience. New nurses will find this book an invaluable resource that will help them navigate the sometimes convoluted path to establishing their career, as well as a support and guide through the highs and lows of their working life.Current regulations and policies, and how to navigate themDefinitions of technical terms and abbreviationsTips from nurses' lived experienceDiscussion of preceptorship, nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic and reflection.

Spiral Bound. Zustand: New. Completely portable, Mosby's® Fluids and Electrolytes Memory NoteCards, 3rd Edition is a pocket-sized collection of full-color, spiral-bound cards that uses humor, cartoons, and mnemonics to help you understand and retain important information about fluids and electrolytes. This fun, colorful, and insightful approach makes these cards a valuable learning and review tool throughout nursing school, as well as a great resource for preparing for the NCLEX® examination. UNIQUE! 64 full-color, cartoon mnemonics cover key fluids and electrolytes and acid-base concepts. UNIQUE! Colored highlights draw attention to four central topics: Serious Life Threatening Implications in pink; Common Clinical Findings in blue; Important Nursing Implications in yellow; and Patient Teaching information in green. Concise What You Need to Know information on the back of each image highlights key information and specific nursing implications. Spiral-bound pages made of thick, substantial card stock are durable and portable. Color-coded thumb tabs feature a different color for each section for easy referral. NEW! Two additional cartoons provide current information on new fluids and electrolyte topics, including pulmonary immunology.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Now in its third edition, this small and accessible guide contains essential information for the safe prescribing of the most commonly used drugs in the NHS.The Top 100 Drugs combines the best elements of a students' textbook with those of a prescribers' manual. It gives equal weight to essential information on the science of pharmacology as well as the real-world practicalities of prescribing, all in an accessible and clear format.Written by leaders in the field of clinical pharmacology, this popular book has been fully revised and updated to include the drugs used today, including monoclonal antibodies and antiviral drugs for COVID-19. With common indications, mechanism of action, adverse effects, important interactions and a clinical tip for each drug as well as questions to test knowledge, this book is key to helping students understand everything they need to know about the drugs they are likely to use in practice.Compact and easy to follow - can be carried around on the wardsLogically ordered - offers multiple ways to find the drug you are looking forA Clinical Tip for each drug, drawn from the authors' experience100 self-assessment questions to encourage integration and revision of knowledge and understandingFully updated to include the most commonly prescribed drugs today, based on original research led by the authors of over 1 billion community prescriptions and approximately 1 million hospital prescriptionsAll drug monographs extensively reviewed and updatedDedicated section emergency drugsUpdated self-assessment material, now including calculation and prescription-writing questions, in addition to single-best-answer questions.

Paperback. Zustand: New. With increasing diversity in the UK's childbearing population and ongoing racial disparities in maternal health outcomes, this new title will help both students and practising midwives provide care that meets the needs of childbearing women and birthing people from different cultural backgrounds. The book lays the foundations for exploration of the many manifestations of transcultural care and how it relates to women, their families and societies. It covers everything that midwives need to know in order to be sensitive to and aware of cultural differences, needs and preferences during pregnancy and childbirth, ultimately enabling them to provide better care for all. Written by senior midwifery lecturer Sarah Esegbona-Adeigbe, an experienced practitioner in ethnic minority health, high risk pregnancy and the socio-cultural context of women's healthcare, Transcultural care in midwifery practice is destined to become a core text in midwifery courses. Covers main cultural competency models and how to apply cultural competency and cultural safety concepts to individual women Provides an overview of different cultures and religions to support cultural awareness and sensitivity Addresses barriers and ethical issues in midwifery care and how to mitigate them Packed with scenarios, case studies and activities to support learning Reflective activities in each chapter to reinforce cultural concepts.

Paperback. Zustand: New. 10th. **Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles® in Coronary Care**The ECG Made Easy, Tenth Edition hailed as a 'medical classic' by the British Medical Journal, has reached its 50th anniversary. It has been translated into more than a dozen languages and has now sold more than three quarters of a million copies.This book is a firm favourite of medical, nursing and paramedic students as it provides clear, easy to follow information on all aspects of using the ECG in clinical practice.This tenth edition has been fully updated for all healthcare professionals, for those who are still in training, and for those already practising. It is essential reading for all those who use ECGs in their day to day work. It is an easy, practical and informative guide to performing, interpreting and reporting ECGs.The first part distils the bare essentials with minimal theory and maximum practicality.The second part explains the theory underpinning the recording of an ECG in order to start basic interpretation of the 12 leads.The third part includes the clinical interpretation of individual ECGs in patients with chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations and syncope as well as understanding the normal variations in ECGs recorded from healthy subjects.All ECGs used in the book are taken from real patients from the authors' clinical practice.New section on Single Lead ECG interpretation, increasingly seen on Smart devices.New flow chart to aid interpretation and reporting.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Blood Tests Made Easy is a quick reference guide designed to bring medical students up to speed when interpreting blood tests on their clinical placements.Small enough to be carried and quickly referenced on the go, this book covers everything you need to know when interpreting bloods, including the main abnormalities you are likely to encounter. Rather than focusing on theory or physiology, it is designed to provide an easy-to-follow guide to support clinical decision making.This latest addition to the Made Easy series will fill knowledge gaps on blood test interpretation, becoming a valuable asset both for medical students and, later, as a reference guide to increase junior doctors' confidence on the wards.Relevant to real life - material laid out like real hospital laboratory testsEasy to use - information presented in a clear and accessible formatCase studies and multiple-choice questions to aid revisionPortable for easy access on the wards.

Spiral Bound. Zustand: New. 4th. **Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Medicine**Find practical, detailed, and quick veterinary information in this pocket-sized reference! Ideal for the clinical setting, Mosby's Veterinary PDQ, 4th Edition provides fast access to hundreds of veterinary facts, formulas, lab values, and procedures. Coverage includes key topics such as the physical exam, common diseases, emergency care, pharmacology, diagnostic procedures and imaging techniques, surgery and anesthesia, parasite identification, urinalysis, blood tests, and other lab work. A special section offers a guide to normal lab values. Written by expert clinician and vet tech educator Kristin Holtgrew-Bohling, this full-color guide makes it easy to find the information that is most useful in practice.Quick-access format is organized into 10 tabbed, color-coded sections, and makes it easy to find facts quicklyValuable formulas, conversions, and lab values make it easy to look up the data needed to deliver safe and effective veterinary careInformation on topics such as dental imaging, surgery, and breathing circuits keeps you up to date on the latest techniques and equipmentEasy-to-read charts and tables summarize important information that vet techs commonly use but rarely memorizeFull-color photos and drawings illustrate procedures and tests, dental and surgical instruments, parasites, and urine and blood analysisConvenient size easily fits in the busy vet tech's pocket for use while on the jobSpiral binding allows you to lay the book flat or keep it open to a specific page, and durable pages can withstand everyday use in the clinical setting NEW! Updated drug information includes the newest pharmacologic agents and their uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects. NEW! New and updated images prepare you to perform routine procedures.

Spiral Bound. Zustand: New. Choose the book designed by coders for coders! Buck's 2020 ICD-10-PCS includes all the ICD-10-PCS codes you need to know to ensure the most accurate billing and reimbursement for in-patient medical procedure coding. As coders need extensive knowledge to code with ICD-10-PCS - and to choose from the thousands of possible codes - this edition provides colorful Netter's Anatomy illustrations and tables organized to simplify the process of choosing and building procedure codes. It comes with durable spiral binding and includes a companion website with the latest coding news and updates.ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR) provide easier reference to coding rules when they are needed most.Convenient Guide to the Updates in the front of the book lists all new, revised, and deleted codes, providing at-a-glance lookup of the coding changes.Unique! Full-color Netter's Anatomy art is included in the front of the book to help you understand complex anatomic information and how it may affect choosing codes.American Hospital Association's Coding Clinic® citations include official ICD-10-PCS coding advice relating to specific codes and their usage. Hospital Acquired Condition (HAC) symbol notes procedures related to HACs as outlined in the MS-DRG.Symbols for Non-covered and Limited-Coverage procedures indicate related material outlined in the Definitions of Medicare Code Edits.Sex edits from the Definition of Medicare Code Edits denote codes that are used only with patients of a specific sex.Non-Operating Room Procedure symbols identify procedures that do and do not affect MS-DRG assignment.Combinations symbol identifies procedures that can affect MS-DRG assignment. Online Appendix E: Procedure combination table, displays each procedure cluster and the corresponding DRG, as well as a few procedure combinations that are designated as non-OR.NEW! Updated 2020 Official Code set reflects the latest ICD-10 codes needed for procedural coding.

Paperback. Zustand: New. This isn't just another book about anatomy or physiology - it's a straightforward, practical guide that answers all the common concerns and questions of every student nurse.How to Make It as a Student Nurse has evolved from the online advice provided to student nurses in the UK by well-known advocate and nurse Claire Carmichael. She has teamed up with experienced nursing lecturer Ann Marie Dodson to provide a complete guide to being a student nurse, from the application stage through to writing assignments, passing exams, undertaking clinical placements and working in a team.This wonderful new guide is packed full of invaluable advice, including how to handle your finances and juggle your caring responsibilities. The content is supported by real life case studies and vlogs to summarise key points.Engaging and easy to read - ideal for busy studentsEasy to navigate - takes you through each stage of the student nurse journeyCovers the whole nursing degree experienceVideo vlogs to summarise key pointsReal life perspectives of nursing studentsTop tips on everything you will come across throughout your nursing education.

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Learning Re-enabled is designed to help therapists, teachers, and parents understand the learning disabled child. The author, through extensive professional experience and a special devotion to learning disabled children, developed this book to be a resource for professionals and parents as they sort out the best possible learning plan for the child who learns differently. This book takes the approach that no two children are the same and that one needs to decipher both the child's overt and covert behaviors to make informed choices about appropriate learning strategies.Explanations of learning disabilities are in "plain English" that is easy to understand for the parent, therapist, and teacher.The Individual Educational Plan meeting guidelines help parents and teachers take information from book and apply it directly to the child.Dispels the myth that every child needs the same therapy and explains how to find the correct approach specific to each child.The glossary of terms is functionally based and can be taught by professionals, or used by parents.Before and after samples of handwriting from learning disabled children present a clear look at the obstacles and successes of learning disabled childrenExplains the laws that impact getting public and private services and helps parents and teachers understand the subtleties of the laws that impact their children/students.Shows occupational therapy in action so parents and their children can "see" what they will be doing.Helps parents and professionals interpret behaviors of children with learning disabilities and gives them unique insight into what the child may be feeling.Through graphs and text, parents and professionals can "see" the process of learning, helping them to understand the neurology behind a learning disability.Provides a graph of how occupational therapy helps learning and interfaces with the academic setting.An extensive resource list gives parents and professionals quick access to reputable resources.The text has been reformatted to make the information more reader friendly.The glossary has been redesigned and expanded so each term is accompanied by an example.A homework survival kit has been included for parents to use with their children at home.Updated with current information on the IDEA, which was recertified in 2003.

Paperback. Zustand: New. This manual lymph drainage guide covers the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system, providing key background information necessary for effective treatment. Chapters are structured according to anatomic regions, focusing on the lymphatic knots and their tributary regions in the throat, armpit, trunk, and groin. Photographs illustrate the lymphatic knots and lymphatic courses, which are drawn on the human body, and provide a clear picture of the structures to be treated. Designated points are numbered to illustrate the progression of treatment in each region. Also includes coverage of complete decongestive therapy (CDT).Explains procedures in a detailed, step-by-step format.Features a helpful chart of lymph node groups and their tributary regions that outlines each lymph node as it pertains to a specific anatomical region.Key information is summarized in the margins, making it easier for readers to review what they've read and focus on important topics.Self-test questions provide an excellent means for readers to assess their comprehension and review key material in the book. These questions are also helpful in preparing for exams.Two-color illustrations help the reader visualize and learn theoretical aspects of this therapy.The text has been completely updated to reflect the latest techniques in lymph drainage therapy.Coverage of individual treatment strokes and stroke sequences have been updated, with more comprehensive descriptions and detailed photos that illustrate proper hand placement, pressure, and movement.Expanded coverage of complete decongestive therapy, including a CDT survey - consisting of the case history, examination, and palpation - that can be used to gather valuable information to formulate therapeutic goals and evaluate treatment results.

Hardback. Zustand: New. With collaboration of Dr. Steve Krau, Consulting Editor, Drs. Leming-Lee and Watters have created an issue that provides state-of-the-art content on quality improvement. Top authors have contributed clinical reviews on the following topics: Quality improvement: Application of evidence-based practice; The application of the Virginia Mason production system to improve large scale quality outcomes in an acute care hospital; The application of the Toyota production system Lean 5S methodology in the operating room setting; Chart it to stop it: A quality improvement project to increase the reporting of workplace aggression; Reducing pressure injuries in the pediatric intensive care unit; Improving stress-induced hyperglycemic management in the ICU setting; Evaluation of telemetry utilization on medical-surgical floors; Implementation of a nurse-driven CAUTI prevention protocol; A quality improvement project to test the effectiveness of a patient-centered pathway and discharge tool on heart failure patient engagement; Diabetes self-management education provision by an interprofessional collaborative team: A quality improvement project; Increasing effective patient-triage nurse communication using a targeted history question; and Barriers to the implementation of pediatric overweight and obesity guidelines in a school-based health center. Nurses will come away with the current information they need to improve patient outcomes.

Paperback. Zustand: New. This workbook aims to help students build their confidence and consolidate their studies in anatomy and physiology.Fully updated in its sixth edition, the workbook provides full-page colouring exercises for every system of the body, designed to help the reader to test their memory and reinforce their knowledge. Students can label diagrams, answer multiple choice questions and complete a range of exercises that will leave them with a more in-depth understanding of core anatomy and physiology concepts.This is a perfect revision tool for students of nursing and allied health, paramedical science, operating department practice, complementary therapy and massage therapy, as well as trainee healthcare assistants. It is a valuable companion to the 14th edition of Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness but can also be used in conjunction with any other anatomy and physiology text.Appealing, interactive and engaging way to learn anatomy and physiologyStraightforward language and user-friendly approach to help students of all levels master difficult concepts with easeWide range of exercises suit different learning stylesBespoke website with a unique online colouring and self-test software programNew layout and additional space for students to make their own notes and construct a personalised revision summary.

Paperback. Zustand: New. This groundbreaking new text will help nurses and midwives develop their unique leadership capabilities for better care, no matter what their level of experience or where in the organizational hierarchy they work.Edited by the CEO and Director of the prestigious Florence Nightingale Foundation and written by specialists in their field, the book focuses on the personal development required for nurses and midwives to become authentic leaders. It guides the reader through a range of innovative and novel perspectives on leadership development, with an emphasis on self-awareness and personal growthLeadership Development for Nurses and Midwives offers an exciting new perspective that is sure to maximize the individual and collective influence of nurses and midwives, and all that each has to offer.Increases awareness of how personality preferences influence personal effectiveness and performance in teamsShows how to identify opportunities to influence and how to express yourself for impactSupports personal resilience and how to stay calm under pressureBrings theory to life through authentic case studies provided by current nursing and midwifery leaders working in a range of settingsReflects contemporary practice and responds to identified gaps in leadership development for nurses and midwivesReflective learning activities encourage the reader to apply principles to their own self-developmentPresents historical references to Florence Nightingale and her relevance to modern day nursing throughout.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Reinforce the essential information you need with the Laboratory Manual for Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, 7th Edition. Corresponding to each unit in Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, 7th Edition, this new text includes various exercises and test questions that help you focus on learning key concepts and skills for the veterinary clinical setting. Fill-in-the-blank exercises, lab exercises, crossword puzzles, word searches, photo quizzes, lab forms, specimen pictures, and review questions all help to clarify more challenging concepts. Plus, this new edition includes key term exercises that help you work on your immunology skills. Learning activities throughout text include, fill in the blank, true and false, multiple choice questions, matching, word search, photo quiz exercises, and more! Objectives at the beginning of each unit help you focus on the concepts they're expected to learn and how they should apply those in the veterinary clinical setting. NEW! New key term exercises help you master new content in the textbook in the fast-growing area of Immunology. NEW! Completely updated throughout includes the most up-to-date information from the main text.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Are you thinking about embarking on postgraduate qualifications? Are you unsure how to juggle the challenges of a doctorate alongside your clinical workload and personal responsibilities? Then this new book from academic and health professional Dr Janet Deane is for you.Written from personal experience, Doctorate: Finding your Way as a Healthcare Professional in Research will help you navigate the entire process of your PhD journey, from choosing your research topic to undertaking the course and assessment, obtaining funding, managing your time, and optimising your health and wellbeing. The book is packed full of tips and advice from other health professionals who have successfully completed their doctorates.This book will be especially useful for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals who are considering doctoral research with a view to becoming future research leaders in their field.The only title on the market written from the perspective of healthcare professionals rather than those already embedded in academia - provides real-life insights and adviceWritten in a personal, conversational style - easy to read for busy healthcare professionalsEncourages self-reflection - how your values and background can inform your future research careerTips for grant and fellowship applications, and how to persist beyond failureAdvice on time management, supervision and mentorship, work-life balance and how to meet your goalsSupport for maintaining your physical and mental health from those who have been through it tooInterviews with a diverse range of UK nurses, midwives and allied health professionals who are either currently on or have successfully navigated the journey.

Paperback. Zustand: New. **Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles® in Oncology**This new book covers the basics of oncology for all practitioners who are likely to provide health care to cancer patients, especially those who do not have an oncology or medical background.Cancer educator David O'Halloran provides a unique insight by bridging the gap between normal anatomy and what happens when cancer develops. Information is provided using a layered approach, starting with simple concepts of general cancer biology and moving through to more complicated aspects of specific tumour sites and cancer treatment.Easy to read and follow, Oncology: An Introduction for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals is written in such a way that non-specialist readers will quickly understand complex terminology and concepts, making them relatable and understandable for experienced and junior nurses alike.Logical and easy-to-follow approachAccessible language throughout - does not assume a prior level of knowledgeExplains cancer terminology for non-expertsTakes a graded approach to information to help learningProvides an understanding of cancer and how it progresses, how to link anatomy to the staging of cancer, and how to explain how modern cancer treatments workInvaluable in helping explain conditions and treatment to patients and familiesSelf-assessment exercises throughout help test learning.

Paperback. Zustand: New. A companion to The ECG Made Easy and The ECG Made Practical, 160 ECG Cases, Sixth Edition provides the invaluable opportunity to practice ECG interpretation in a way that is as close as possible to gaining real-world experience in the clinic.160 ECG Cases, Sixth Edition presents clinical problems in the shape of simple case histories together with the relevant ECG. Detailed answers concentrate on the clinical interpretation of the results and give advice on what to do. The book can be used as a stand-alone method of practising ECG interpretation, and even with the most difficult ECGs, a beginner will still be able to make an accurate description of the trace and will be guided towards the key aspects of the interpretation.Ideal for students and all healthcare professionals who use ECGs in their day-to-day practice, 160 ECG Cases will help consolidate learning, apply ECG findings to patient management, and build readers' proficiency and confidence.All the cases are cross-referenced to the new editions of The ECG Made Easy and The ECG Made Practical for further informationAll ECGs are taken from real patients from the authors' clinical practiceNow divided into 5 parts: Part 1 features ECGs commonly seen in clinical practice, including examples of the most important abnormalities, together with common variations of normality.Part 2 asks the reader if they can beat the computer: are the automated reports correct or incorrect?Part 3 is single lead traces, taken from smart watches and other modern devicesPart 4 includes serial ECGs where 2 ECGs have been taken from the same patient over a period of time: can you tell what has changed?Part 5 features more challenging ECGs, including patterns seen less frequently in clinical practice.New flow chart to aid interpretation and reporting.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Find important anatomy and physiology principles at a glance! A full-color, pocket-sized reference, Mosby's Handbook of Anatomy and Physiology, 2nd Edition makes it easier to look up AandP facts and concepts fast. Quick-reference tables summarize key anatomy and physiology information, and hundreds of illustrations show how the body works including skeletal, muscular, and cardiovascular systems. Written by expert AandP authors and educators Kevin Patton and Gary Thibodeau, this compact review is your go-to reference whether you're in the classroom, in the lab, or on the job. A body systems organization makes content easy to find and easy to study. Hundreds of high-quality, full-color drawings and photos provide a quick reference to important AandP facts and concepts. Quick-reference tables summarize key anatomical information and physiological concepts for easy lookup and retrieval. Compact size makes this book easy to carry wherever you go, from study session to classroom to lab. Thumb tabs allow you to locate material easily. UPDATED content matches the content in other, more comprehensive anatomy and physiology texts written by Kevin Patton and Gary Thibodeau.

Paperback. Zustand: New. This practical and highly illustrated introduction to the principles and techniques of Thai massage discusses the theories of Thai medicine and its Chinese and Ayurvedic influences. It offers clear and easy-to-follow descriptions for all Thai massage techniques accompanied by full color photographs and drawings, with arrows to indicate direction of movement. Basic explanations describe how massage therapists can use elements of these techniques and apply them immediately in their own practice. The book includes a DVD with 45 minutes of video showing techniques and routines in real time, to demonstrate appropriate pacing.Gives clear and easy-to-follow descriptions for each technique.Techniques can be used alone, in conjunction with other forms of massage, or to facilitate Yoga and other meditation practices.Clinically valuable and practical explanations of how to use elements of the procedures make it easy for therapists to enrich their practice with these techniques -- whether applying all of the methods, or starting with stretches alone.Features an icon throughout the text that calls attention to precautions therapists must be aware of for safe and effective sessions.Includes a 45-minute DVD presenting video of techniques and routines in real time, to demonstrate proper pacing.Photographs, drawings, and illustrations of techniques are now in full color, for greater clarity of concepts.More historical background provides a deeper understanding of this ancient medical art.An accompanying DVD offers a 45-minute video of a Thai massage session in real time - demonstrating procedures with proper pacing. The visual approach along with its step-by-step narration helps viewers understand how the concepts discussed in the book translate to actual practice. The book also includes DVD icons that indicate which techniques are demonstrated on the DVD.Increased coverage of body mechanics helps readers understand the difference between correct and incorrect technique.Legends below the photographs provide specific information on the muscles being pressed or stretched with each technique to help therapists understand how this art of Asian healing corresponds to Western anatomy. A new Muscle Atlas appendix helps to further identify muscles mentioned in these legends.A new chapter, Correlations to Yoga, outlines the correlations between specific Thai massage procedures and yoga postures to help therapists incorporate Yoga into their practices.A new chapter, Suggested Sequences, provides guidelines for 60-, 90-, and 120-minute sessions - taking the guesswork out of planning Thai massage sessions.

Paperback. Zustand: New. **Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles® in Maternal/Child**This important new book provides the first comprehensive compilation of strategies for promoting physical and mental wellbeing, specifically for nurses and midwives.Written by experts on workforce health and wellbeing in conjunction with the Florence Nightingale Foundation, the book emphasises the importance supporting the wellbeing of self and others, even during times of extreme stress such during winter or when dealing with COVID-19. It covers multiple aspects of self-care, including how to tackle shift work, prevent dehydration and cope with moral injury and guilt - all illustrated with real-life case studies from nurses and midwives working at the coalface.Health and Wellbeing at Work for Nurses and Midwives is suitable for students right through to Chief Nursing Officers and is applicable to readers from all countries. It is sure to stand the test of time as a trusted guide to this crucial aspect of the professional lives of nurses and midwives.Authentic case studies bring concepts to lifeWritten in a conversational and accessible style - suitable for readers of all levelsContributions from across the nursing and midwifery workforce speak directly to the nursing/midwifery experienceKey recommendations for translating theory to practiceReflective exercises used throughout to allow readers to engage deeply with the strategies and ideasEdited by experts in their fields and based on evidence.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Kind, honest and open communication is at the heart of midwifery care and maternity practice, and is vital in providing safe, person-centred care.This new book explores communication in midwifery from a range of perspectives and across different settings. It considers the theoretical and practical dimensions of communication, including how and why we communicate and who we communicate with. It uses case studies and practical examples to put ideas into real-world context and to explore topic areas in ways which are thought-provoking, accessible and useful to practitioners.Above all, Communication in Midwifery supports midwives in developing their theoretical understanding around communication and building a practical toolkit of ideas and strategies for use in a range of settings and with diverse groups of people. It helps midwives and other caregivers in navigating the nuanced and complex situations they encounter every day where clear, honest and collaborative communication is vital.Covers communication in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period; the use of written, verbal and non-verbal approaches; and complex scenarios where communication may be challenging, such as diverse groups, trauma and lossExplores new methods of communicating, including the use of the internet and social media, and their benefits and challengesHighlights the importance of communication between professions and ways this can be enhancedCovers contemporary issues of consent, risk and safety in maternity careUseful at all stages of a midwife's career from undergraduate to qualified midwife.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Welcome to nursing! Nursing Professionalism for Nursing Students is part of the New Notes on Nursing series, a series created especially for you, the nursing student, at the start of your nursing journey.Here, you will find accessible, easy-to-absorb coverage of the key ingredients needed to become an accomplished nursing professional and meet Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for professional standards: the NMC code, how to raise concerns, maintaining safety, digital professionalism, global perspectives and more. From the first steps in your nursing journey to your final year and beyond, Nursing Professionalism for Nursing Students is your essential guide.The New Notes on Nursing series presents key topics in a highly accessible way without making assumptions about your existing knowledge. Concise volumes cover critical and emerging areas that include successful studying, clinical placements, models of care, student wellbeing and more. The aim is to make content engaging and easy to absorb, focusing just on what is essential for success in your course. Using a relaxed writing style and an all-new design, these unique books provide personal guidance from experts and students alike. So when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for New Notes on Nursing!Case studies and storytelling approaches help link theory to practiceGraphics, icons and mind maps enhance the text and aid visual learnersWritten to show how specific knowledge relates to wider conceptsLearning is presented in small, self-contained sections for quick location and digestionTerms and concepts are explained using simple languageContent is clearly mapped to NMC standardsAccompanying videos provide additional insights and bring studies to life.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Nurses are critical in addressing the great health challenges we now face. For the first time, Global Health and Nursing provides an overview of global health issues specifically for nurses. Critical topics covered in this exciting new book include the social determinants of health, planetary health, globalisation and migration. It highlights the importance of investment in the nursing profession, the role of gender, and how nurses can find a global voice to become influential leaders as we rebuild health systems post-pandemic. Written by Dr Barbara Stilwell, one of the UK's most influential nurses and a champion for health workers and strong health systems, the book is suitable for all those interested in global health, including postgraduate nurses, nurse educators, practising nurses and nurses taking global health programmes.Written by eminent British nurse, researcher and academic Dr Barbara Stilwell, with contributions from major players in global nursingCovers a broad range of issues relevant to all those interested in global health, from the nurse's viewpointExplores the most critical issues facing world health today, including planetary health, decolonising nursing, nurse migration and nursing in emergenciesFocus on leadership and how to find a global voiceReal life case studies drawn from around the world - learn from your peersResearch-based findings on the effects of COVID on the nursing workforceClosely linked to the work of the International Council of Nurses.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Welcome to nursing! Nursing Models for Nursing Students is part of the New Notes on Nursing series, a series created especially for you, the nursing student at the start of your nursing journey.Nursing models serve as blueprints for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care that is patient centred, culturally competent and ethically sound. As such, they are fundamental to every facet of nursing and a good knowledge of them is a requirement for every student nurse. This book focuses primarily on how models can support nursing practice. From the first steps in your nursing journey to final year and beyond, Nursing Models for Nursing Students is your essential guide.The New Notes on Nursing series presents key topics in a highly accessible way, without making assumptions about your existing knowledge. Concise volumes cover critical and emerging areas, including cultural competence, digital professionalism, politics and activism, clinical placements and more. The aim is to make content engaging and easy to absorb, focussing just on what is essential for success on your course. Using a relaxed writing style and an all-new design, these unique books provide personal guidance from experts and students alike. So, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for New Notes on Nursing!Case studies and storytelling approaches help link theory to practiceGraphics, icons and mind maps enhance the text and aid visual learnersWritten to show how specific knowledge relates to wider conceptsLearning is presented in small, self-contained sections for quick location and digestionTerms and concepts are explained using simple languageContent is clearly mapped to NMC standardsAccompanying videos provide additional insights and bring study to life.

Paperback. Zustand: New. The eighth edition of this seminal guide is designed to support public health practitioners in keeping up-to-date amid the rapidly changing, complex challenges and contexts facing population health in the twenty-first century.Suitable for both undergraduates and postgraduates across a range of professions, the Practical Guide provides theories, principles and competencies for effective health promotion in multiple settings. The book is organised into three parts, covering an overview of the public health landscape, the essentials of planning and management, and how to develop capabilities across a range of activities.The text has been fully updated to examine new issues facing public health, including restructuring of the UK sector post-European Union; COVID-19 and its public health impact and legacy; economic and cost of living influences on population health; and the role of the internet and social media misinformation.Includes promotion of healthier living, working with communities and effective communicationOutlines new research on the comparative effectiveness of different approaches to health promotion and public health practiceExplores the increasing influence of the internet, both in terms of its use for health promotion and its negative influence on wellbeing and healthDescribes changes to the structure and organisation of public health in the UK, including the latest policies and national strategiesAccessible writing style - makes it easy to learn and rememberCase studies bring theory to lifePractice points help readers structure studyLatest evidence on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic - a permeating theme throughout the bookAll policy sections updated to reflect current policy frameworks and agendasNew health data plus recent research on the comparative effectiveness of different approaches to health promotion and public health practiceAll case studies replaced with current scenarios; more global examples of public health and health promotion actionFully updated references and practice examples.