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On Treatment Of Ulcers On The Leg Without Confinement: With An Inquiry Into The Best Mode Of Effecting The Permanent Cure Of Varicose Veins (1853) - Paperback

$37.37

by Henry Thomas Chapman (Author), Robert Safford Newton (Other)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pag...

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by Gavin Davidson (Author), Jim Campbell (Author), Ciarán Shannon (Author)This key text book presents a critical overview of the main theoretical perspectives relevant to mental health practice and argues that no one theory provides a comprehensive framework for practice. By examining traditional models of mental health, as well as new, it challenges some of the accepted views in the field and illustrates the importance of recognising the contribution, strengths and limitations of the range o...

The Treatment Of Typhoid Fever (1893) - Paperback

$31.61

by David Denison Stewart (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 118 Dimensions: 0.25 x 9 x...

Applying Research Evidence in Social Work Practice - Paperback

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by Martin Webber (Author)This key textbook explores how good social work practice draws upon relevant and current research to ensure that interventions are as effective as possible. Social workers are increasingly required to demonstrate their knowledge of the research and evidence that underpin the daily decisions they make and actions they take and it is therefore vital that they are not only up to date with the latest research, but that they have the tools and understanding to successfully...

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Mindful Leadership: A Guide for the Health Care Professions - Paperback

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by Christopher Johns (Author)Leadership is liberating, and the development of leadership in health care organisations is vital. In this timely and exciting textbook, Christopher Johns addresses the most vital aspects of health care development and education, and reveals the tensions of becoming a leader within health care organizations. Being able to understand and work towards resolving these tensions is essential in becoming an effective leader. To be an effective leader, however, requires ...

Atypical Child Development in Context - Paperback

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by Janet Empson (Author)With a wealth of new research findings, case studies, real-life examples and figures, this is the ideal resource for anyone wanting to learn more about atypical child development.Author BiographyDr. Janet Empson is currently Visiting Fellow to the Faculty of Development and Society at Sheffield Hallam University following a career of nearly thirty years of research and lecturing in developmental psychology at various universities in the UK. She has held the positions o...

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by Glenn Laverack (Author)This book provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the many definitions, theories and approaches in public health. It is an important book for students and practitioners who are interested in public health, and for those who are keen to improve it.Author BiographyGlenn Laverack is seen as a leader in health promotion and empowerment and has a distinguished career in public health for more than 25 years working in Europe, Africa, Asia, North America and the ...

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Revisiting Negative Symptoms: A Guide to Psychosocial Interventions for Mental Health Practitioners - Paperback

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by Hilary Mairs (Author)This practical guide focuses on the reduced expression and activity often described as constituting negative symptoms of psychosis and schizophrenia. Using engaging activities and case studies to aid learning, it offers alternative explanations for these symptoms and outlines strategies for addressing them in practice.Author BiographyHilary Mairs is Reader and Director of Postgraduate Education in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work at the University of Ma...

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Compassion in Nursing: Theory, Evidence and Practice - Paperback

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by Alistair Hewison (Author), Yvonne Sawbridge (Author)Compassion has become a prominent issue in health policy and practice and the recommendations of the Francis Report and the Berwick Review emphasised the need for compassion in care. This timely and important text book provides a valuable resource for practicing and student nurses which examines compassion in depth, but from a real world perspective. It appreciates and discusses the emotional labour of care and the realities of practice w...

The Philosophy, Theory and Methods of J. L. Moreno: The Man Who Tried to Become God - Paperback

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by John Nolte (Author)J. L. Moreno, M.D., is recognized as the originator of sociometry and psychodrama, and was a prodigious creator of methods and theories of creativity, society, and human behavior. The methods and techniques he authored have been widely adopted; the theories and philosophy upon which the methods are founded have not, as they are frequently couched in language which is not easily understood. Moreno's ideas about group psychotherapy have pretty well gotten lost, and what he...

The Profession and Practice of Horticultural Therapy - Paperback

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by Rebecca L. Haller (Author), Karen L. Kennedy (Author), Christine L. Capra (Author)The Profession and Practice of Horticultural Therapy is a comprehensive guide to the theories that horticultural therapists use as a foundation for their practice and provides wide-ranging illustrative models of programming. This book aims to enhance understanding and provide insight into the profession for both new and experienced practitioners. It is directed to students in the field, along with health care...

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A History of Surgery: Third Edition - Paperback

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by Harold Ellis (Author), Sala Abdalla (Author)Written in a personal and engaging style, this book provides a fascinating and informative introduction to the development of surgery through the ages. It describes the key advances in surgery through the ages, from primitive techniques such as trepanning, some of the gruesome but occasionally successful methods employed by the ancient civilisations, the increasingly sophisticated techniques of the Greeks and Romans, the advances of the Dark Ages...

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Working with Meg: A Practical Guide to Magnetoencephalography - Paperback

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by Gavin Perry (Author)Working with MEG provides an accessible, user-friendly guide to using magnetoencephalography (MEG) in neuroscience research. In this novel guide, Gavin Perry delves into the practical aspects of designing, running and analysing MEG studies - which have traditionally been transferred informally by lab support or word of mouth from more experienced researchers, a difficult and time-consuming task. This user-friendly guide provides those starting out in MEG research with t...

Leadership: Changing the world from a dental chair - Paperback

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by Mahsa Khaghani (Author), Katalin Nagy (Author), Paul Dominique (Author)ALPHA DENTISTRY proudly presents LEADERSHIP, CHANGING THE WORLD FROM A DENTAL CHAIR. This time, Dr. Bak is leading the charge of rebuilding the foundations of the dental industry, especially after the light shed by COVID. More than once, populations from all around the world have expressed their negative perceptions and uneasy feelings about the dental industry. For decades, we turned deaf and blinded to these criticism...

Listening Visits in Perinatal Mental Health: A Guide for Health Professionals and Support Workers - Paperback

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by Jane Hanley (Author)Listening Visits in Perinatal Mental Health focuses on how women and families suffering from perinatal mental illness can be supported by a wide range of practitioners. Based on the skills of attentive listening, it is designed for use by health professionals and support workers concerned with maternal mental health and the mental health of the family. This accessible guide: Covers the process and progression of perinatal mental health Discusses the types of anxiety ...

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Understanding the Principles and Practice of Legal Oncology - Paperback

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by Tony S. Quang (Author), Michelle S. Taft (Author), Sushil Beriwal (Author)This authoritative handbook provides the information and insight you need to avoid common medico-legal pitfallsCancer care represents a significant portion of total U.S. health care spending. Mistakes come at great costs to the individual clinician and the entire healthcare system. One misstep can destroy an otherwise stellar medical career. Clinicians must be versed in the interface of law and medicine so that they ...

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The Reflective Practice Guide: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Critical Reflection - Paperback

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by Barbara Bassot (Author)The Reflective Practice Guide supports all students for whom the process of reflecting on developing knowledge and skills is crucial to successful professional practice. It offers an accessible introduction to a wide range of theories and models that can help you engage more effectively in critical reflection. Illustrated throughout with examples and case studies drawn from a range of interdisciplinary professional contexts, The Reflective Practice Guide offers mode...

European Union Public Health Policy: Regional and Global Trends - Paperback

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by Scott Greer (Editor), Paulette Kurzer (Editor)Ranging from influence over world trade laws affecting health to population health issues such as obesity to the use of comparative data to affect policy, the EU's public health policies are increasingly important, visible, expensive and effective. They also provide an invaluable case study for those who want to understand the growth and impact of the EU as well as how states can affect their populations' lives and health. European Union Public...

Principles of Transgender Medicine and Surgery - Paperback

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by Randi Ettner (Editor), Stan Monstrey (Editor), Eli Coleman (Editor)A practical guide to state-of-the-art treatments and health care knowledge about gender diverse persons, this second edition of Principles of Transgender Medicine and Surgery presents the foremost international specialists offering their knowledge on the wide spectrum of issues encountered by gender diverse individuals. In this handy text, professionals of all types can get important information about various aspects of tra...

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The Art of Holding in Therapy: An Essential Intervention for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety - Paperback

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by Karen Kleiman (Author)First conceptualized by D.W. Winnicott, holding in this book refers to a therapist's capacity to respond to postpartum distress in a way that facilitates an immediate and successful therapeutic alliance. Readers will learn how to contain high levels of agitation, fear, and panic in a way that cultivates trust and the early stages of connectedness. Also addressed through vignettes are personality types that make holding difficult, styles of ineffective holding, and how...

Understanding and Assessing Trauma in Children and Adolescents: Measures, Methods, and Youth in Context - Paperback

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by Kathleen Nader (Author)In this volume, Kathleen Nader has compiled an articulate and comprehensive guide to the complex process of assessment in youth and adolescent trauma. There are many issues that are important to evaluating children and adolescents, and it is increasingly clear that reliance on just one type of assessment does not provide the most accurate results. From history to recent advances, this book covers a wide range of methods and measures for assessing trauma, including ca...

Successful Models of Community Long Term Care Services for the Elderly - Paperback

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by Eloise H. Killeffer (Author), Ruth Bennett (Author)Learn about the exciting possibilities for maintaining elderly residents in their own homes by marshalling available resources to pay for needed support services. Experienced practitioners provide examples of successful community-based long-term care service programs for the elderly, programs that are supported by a mix of public funds and private resources. They explore the role of service providers in developing successful models of comm...

The Development of Sensory, Motor and Cognitive Capacities in Early Infancy: From Sensation to Cognition - Paperback

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by George Butterworth (Editor), Francesca Simion (Editor)Research on the development of human infants has revealed remarkable capacities in recent years. Instead of stressing the limitations of the newborn, the modern approach is now more optimistically based on an assessment of the adaptive capabilities of the infant. Innate endowment, coupled with interaction with the physical and social environment, enables a developmental transition from processes deeply rooted in early perception and act...

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Medical Issues and the Eating Disorders: The Interface - Paperback

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by Allan S. Kaplan (Editor), Paul E. Garfinkel (Editor)Written for psychiatrists, physicians in other specialities, psychologists, nutritionists and other health professionals, this volume is designed to be a comprehensive, clinically orientated text and reference on the medical aspects of the eating disorders. The book brings together a large, diverse body of literature on the biomedical variables relevant to the understanding and treatment of anorexia and bulimia nervosa. It aims to provide...

The New Injection Treatment for Impotence: Medical and Psychological Aspects - Paperback

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by Gorm Wagner (Author), Helen Singer Kaplan (Author)In this volume, two experts on sexual disorders describe the most effective treatment yet developed for male impotence. The authors review both the medical and the psychiatric aspects of injection treatment for men of all ages, with particular attention to older men and those with psychogenic impotence. The authors also discuss ethical considerations.Author BiographyHelen Singer KaplanGorm Wagner Number of Pages: 220 Dimensions: 0.47 x 9 x ...

The new family herbal; or, domestic physician: ... By William Meyrick, surgeon. - Paperback

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by William Meyrick (Author)The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are ava...

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Animal-Assisted Therapy in Counseling - Paperback

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by Cynthia K. Chandler (Author)The third edition of Animal-Assisted Therapy in Counseling is the most comprehensive book available dedicated to training mental health practitioners in the performance of animal assisted therapy in counseling (AAT-C). Author BiographyCynthia K. Chandler, EdD, is a professor at the University of North Texas, where she has taught courses in counseling since 1989 and is founder and director of the UNT Consortium for Animal Assisted Therapy. She is a licensed prof...

The Young One: Short Stories of my nursing home experiences - Paperback

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by Barbara Hunt (Author)The Young One: Short Storis of My Nursing Home Experiences is about time I spent in nursing homes recovering from a serious car accident. The road to recovery was long and arduous yet rewarding. Time spent with the residents in these homes led to stories that touched my heart and even brought a smile to my face when I needed it badly. It touches on the resident's frailty and needs, as well as stories of full and well lived lives. It changed me in so many ways as to how...

A Treatise on the Cimex Lectularius; Or, Bed Bug. by J. Southall. the Second Edition, with Additions, by a Physician. - Paperback

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by John Southall (Author) The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are avai...

The Spectrum of Imagination in Autism - Paperback

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by Guo-Hui Xie (Author), Ming-Jie Deng (Author)Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a chronic neuro-developmental disorder that affects the way a person relates to the environment and the people around. The person's capacity to build relationships with others is impaired and so is his/her ability to comprehend others' feelings, too. People with ASD manifest the classical triad of impairments (Wing, 1988) in socialization, communication, and imagination, which includes cognitive and behavioral in...

The History of the Royal-Society of London, for the Improving of Natural Knowledge. by Tho. Sprat. ... the Second Edition Corrected. - Paperback

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by Thomas Sprat (Author)The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are availa...

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Neurological Disorders in Women: From Epidemiology to Outcome, an Issue of Neurologic Clinics: Volume 41-2 - Hardcover

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by Rima M. Dafer (Editor)In this issue of Neurologic Clinics, guest editor Dr. Rima M. Dafer brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Neurological Disorders in Women: From Epidemiology to Outcome. Top experts in the field discuss the most common neurological conditions affecting women, including stroke, migraine, multiple sclerosis, and dementia, among others, with special consideration for the management of these conditions during reproductive years of age. Contains 14 practice-ori...