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Don't Wait for the Tooth Fairy: How to Communicate Effectively and Create the Perfect Patient Journey in Your Dental Practice - Paperback

$38.34

by Ashley Latter (Author)It makes no difference whether you are a National Health Dental Practice, or a top end Cosmetic Dental Practice, if you have a passion for providing excellent communication to your Patients, then you will love this book. You will discover; - How to turn patient enquires to your practice into an appointment - How to create the perfect consultation and patient journey - How to talk money with confidence and achieve the prices your services deserve - The secrets to becom...

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$136.78

by Margaret Moore (Author)Prepare for Wellcoaches certification and your career as a health and wellness coach with Coaching Psychology Manual, 2e . Now in full color and, examples, and real-life scenarios, this comprehensive guide covers techniques and concepts for supporting clients in changing the behaviors and mindsets needed to thrive in all areas of wellness, including fitness, nutrition, weight, mind/body, stress, and management of life issues that impact well-being. Reviewed by the ...

$28.78

by Gerald N. Grob (Author)In the first comprehensive one-volume history of the treatment of the mentally ill, the foremost historian in the field compellingly recounts our various attempts to solve this ever-present dilemma from colonial times to the present. Gerald Grob charts the growth of mental hospitals in response to the escalating numbers of the severely and persistently mentally ill and the deterioration of these hospitals under the pressure of too many patients and too few resources....

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Child Maltreatment: An Introduction - Paperback

$312.93

by Cindy L. Miller-Perrin (Author), Robin D. Perrin (Author)Child Maltreatment, Third Edition, by Cindy Miller-Perrin and Robin Perrin, is a thoroughly updated new edition of the first textbook for undergraduate students and beginning graduate students in this field. The text is designed to provid Number of Pages: 472 Dimensions: 0.9 x 9 x 7.3 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 14, 2012

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Knocking on Heaven's Door: The Path to a Better Way of Death - Paperback

$18.00

by Katy Butler (Author)"A thoroughly researched and compelling mix of personal narrative and hard-nosed reporting that captures just how flawed care at the end of life has become" (Abraham Verghese, The New York Times Book Review). This bestselling memoir--hailed a "triumph" by The New York Times--ponders the "Good Death" and the forces within medicine that stand in its way. Award-winning journalist Katy Butler was living thousands of miles from her aging parents when the call came: her belo...

Undercover: How I Went from Company Man to FBI Spy and Exposed the Worst Healthcare Fraud in U.S. History - Paperback

$23.71

by John W. Schilling (Author)When John Schilling, an unassuming midlevel accountant, joined Columbia Healthcare Corporation -- the nation's fastest growing and revolutionary network of public hospitals -- it seemed like the start of an exciting new career with great advancement and earnings potential. He never expected to become a catalyst for the series of "whistleblower" lawsuits that ripped through the healthcare industry in the late 1990s In Undercover, John Schilling tells the story of h...

Canyon Ranch 30 Days to a Better Brain - Paperback

$19.99

by Richard Carmona (Author)"In this user-friendly guide, Dr. Richard Carmona gives specific, practical advice about optimizing brain function based on the best scientific evidence. I recommend it." (Andrew Weil, author of Healthy Aging and True Food).Synthesizing the cognitive science behind memory, sleep, stress, and addiction, Canyon Ranch's 30 Days to a Better Brain is the definitive guide to caring for your brain during all stages of your life. Dr. Carmona and the experts at America's lea...

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by Su Meck (Author), Daniel de Visé (Author)The courageous memoir of a woman who was robbed of all her memories by a traumatic brain injury--and her more than twenty-five-year struggle to reclaim her life: "[A tale] of triumph in the search for identity" (The New York Times Book Review).In 1988, Su Meck was twenty-two and married with two children when a ceiling fan fell and struck her on the head, erasing all her memories of her life. Although her body healed rapidly, her memories never retu...

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The Complete What's Your Poo Telling You - Hardcover

$14.95

by Josh Richman (Author), Anish Sheth (Author)The #1 book about going #2 is back in a bigger, thicker package for a whole new generation of curious readers. Includes more than 40 descriptions of two dozen types of poo: The Complete What's Your Poo Telling You celebrates ten years of providing you with loads of facts about your bathroom health. This funny bathroom book takes an ultimately embarrassing and not-talked-about topic and turns it into a hilariously informative resource that is great...

Pediatric Emergency Radiology - Paperback

$106.02

by Ann M. Dietrich (Editor), Gayathri Sreedher (Consultant)Part of the "What Do I Do Now?: Emergency Medicine" series, Pediatric Emergency Radiology uses a case-based approach to cover common and important topics in radiology imaging for pediatric emergency care. Each chapter provides a discussion of the diagnosis, key points to remember, and selected references for further reading. Areas of controversy are clearly delineated with a discussion regarding evidence-based options and a balanced v...

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Ante La Depresión: Todo Lo Que Hay Que Saber Sobre La Enfermedad de Nuestro Tiempo - Paperback

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by Juan Antonio Vallejo-Nágera (Author)Todo lo que hay que saber sobre la enfermedad de nuestro tiempo. Tengo una depresión o mi mujer está deprimida son frases que se oyen con mucha frecuencia. También es habitual que el enfermo se queje de que nadie le entiende. El profesor Vallejo-Nágera es autor de este profundo libro en el que, con un lenguaje claro y sencillo, nos explica las causas de las depresiones, sus distintas formas, su evolución y tratamientos, a la vez que nos enseña a enten...

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The Immune System Recovery Plan: A Doctor's 4-Step Program to Treat Autoimmune Disease - Hardcover

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by Susan Blum (Author), Michele Bender (With), Mark Hyman (Foreword by)The bestselling book with 100,000 copies in print from one of the most sought-after experts in the field of functional medicine, Dr. Susan Blum, author of Healing Arthritis, shares the four-step program she used to treat her own serious autoimmune condition and help countless patients reverse their symptoms, heal their immune systems, and prevent future illness. DR. BLUM ASKS: - Are you constantly exhausted? - Do you freq...

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La Historia del Loco / Madman's Tale - Paperback

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by John Katzenbach (Author)John Katzenbach demuestra su destreza para provocar la tensión en el lector, tal como hiciera en El psicoanalista. Francis Petrel tenía poco más de veinte años cuando su familia lo recluyó en el psiquiátrico tras una conducta imprevisible que culminó en una crisis. Pero un reencuentro en los terrenos de la clausurada institución remueve algo profundo en la mente agitada de Francis: unos recuerdos sombríos, que él creía haber enterrado, sobre los truculentos hechos q...

Improving Care for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury Across the Lifespan - Paperback

$80.37

by Kathryn E. Bouskill (Author), Carrie M. Farmer (Author), Irineo Cabreros (Author)This report presents findings from a study commissioned by Wounded Warrior Project and conducted by the RAND Corporation to identify the long-term outcomes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) for veterans, the future needs of this population, effective treatments for TBI, and the availability of community-based resources. The information in this report can be used to better understand which approaches may offer th...

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (Crps) Explained - Paperback

$21.58

by G. R. Lauder (Author) Number of Pages: 102 Dimensions: 0.24 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 24, 2010

Communicable Medical Diseases: A holistic and social medicine perspective for healthcare providers - Paperback

$53.53

by R. H. Van Den Berg (Author)Although communicable infections have been known to man since the dawn of time, outbreaks of communicable infections still occur regularly. Known and unknown communicable infections continue to emerge and re-emerge due to factors such as drug-resistant microbes, the over-use of antimicrobial drugs, and many others. Many changes in society have weakened healthcare systems while enhancing the effects of poverty and malnutrition. Although the mortality rate has decl...

The Official Edible and Medicinal Plant Handbook Classic: Special Power Hour Edfition - Paperback

$31.25

by Robert W. Pelton (Author)Modern medicine borrows heavily from plants in the never ending quest for improved remedies. Of all the prescription drugs sold in the United States, an American Indians, by necessity, developed a vast expertise in plant medicines. And early settlers from England and Western Europe brought to the New World their knowledge of medical treatment with plants. Herbal home remedies were handed down in those families over many generations. In Colonial days, no drugstores ...

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by Connie Hertzberg Mayo (Author)NEW YORK CITY, 1890: Lillian Dolan is optimistic about her new job at the New York Cancer Hospital after dreaming for years of becoming a nurse. But she struggles to fit in, and her only friend at the hospital is Jupiter, a Black man who runs the crematorium. When the confident Dr. Bauer arrives as the new surgeon and takes a shine to Lillian, she is thrilled to be noticed. Lillian has been warned not to get too close to the patients, but Mrs. Sokolova draws h...

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Rnotes(r): Nurse's Clinical Pocket Guide - Spiral

$63.11

by Ehren Myers (Author)A Davis's Notes title! Your one-stop source for class, clinical, and practice! Access the clinically oriented content you need to deliver safe and effective health care in hospital and home settings for all of your patients. Its handy pocket size and waterproof pages are great for students and educators on the go, while NCLEX(R) tips, highlighted throughout, make it perfect for those preparing for the licensure exam. See what students and practitioners are saying onli...

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Pharmacology Success: Nclex(r)-Style Q&A Review - Paperback

$67.97

by Christi D. Doherty (Author)TWO BOOKS IN ONE! Q&A Course Review NCLEX(R) Prep Pharmacology made manageable! Assure your mastery of pharmacology knowledge while improving your critical-thinking and test-taking skills. Over 1,200 NCLEX(R)-style questions reflect the latest test plan, including the more difficult SATA format. Rationales for correct and incorrect responses as well as test-taking tips help you to critically analyze the question types. Together, with a comprehensive exam ...

Davis's Diseases & Disorders: A Nursing Therapeutics Manual - Paperback

$116.57

by Marilyn Sawyer Sommers (Author)Everything you need to know about caring for patients--in a succinct easy-to-understand "must-have" guide! Put information on more than 240 diseases and disorders at your fingertips. Clear, comprehensive discussions of pathophysiology--with rationales in the test and intervention sections--help you deliver effective care with confidence. Nursing students' must-have."If you're in a nursing program, this book will help you tremendously! Some books are lengthy b...

He Walks With Me, and He Talks With Me: Transcripts of conversations - Hardcover

$54.70

by Greg Henkel (Author), Jesus H. Christ (Author)Greg Henkel was the main caregiver for his parents in their golden years. During that time, they engaged in a multitude of short conversations about many subjects, all filled with humor, comfort, compassion, and occasionally a gentle parental guiding hand. Once his parents were at peace, Greg sought guidance from another source, and the dialogues in this book evolved. Here are the transcripts of those conversations. Anyone who has been a caregi...

Cranial Nerves for Medical Students: with clinical correlations - Paperback

$120.08

by Michael M. Nikoletseas (Author)This is a unique book. Written by a professor of Medicine who spent years teaching medical anatomy in the laboratory as well the lecture hall of USA medical schools, this book teaches you the cranial nerves in three dimensional space. It lays out the path of a nerve in fine detail and takes you for a walk along its route; necessary knowledge for a physician. You need to know the cranial nerves in three dimensional space; knowing the cranial nerves in lists, t...

Stitches in Time: Two Centuries of Surgery in Papua New Guinea - Paperback

$65.47

by David Watters (Author) Number of Pages: 804 Dimensions: 1.78 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 23, 2010

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Supporting Social Learning in Autism: An Autobiographical Memory Program to Promote Communication & Connection - Paperback

$76.43

by Tiffany L. Hutchins (Author), Ashley R. Brien (Author), Patricia A. Prelock (Author)Autobiographical memory (ABM)--the type of long-term memory that holds information about ourselves and our past experiences--is key to social learning and social communication. This groundbreaking guide shows professionals how to support ABM in children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, leading to lasting enhancements to critical social skills.A natural, strengths-based approach to autism intervention...

Get Your Disability Benefits Now: A step-by-step guide for writing winning answers for each question on the SSDI application - Paperback

$36.38

by Trudi Aviles (Author)64% of all SSDI applications are denied. Learn how to beat the odds with Get Your Disability Benefits Now, a how-to book that teaches you how to write a complete SSDI package that greatly enhances your chance of winning. The book takes you through the SSDI application question-by-question with explanations of the questions and examples of correct answers. It teaches you which questions are critical, how to write powerful answers, mistakes to avoid and tactics which giv...

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Power Foods for the Brain: An Effective 3-Step Plan to Protect Your Mind and Strengthen Your Memory - Paperback

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by Neal D. Barnard MD (Author)Strengthen your memory with New York Times bestselling author Dr. Neal Barnard's simple 3-step plan to protecting your brain with your diet. Could your breakfast or lunch be harming your memory? Are you missing out on the foods that could prevent Alzheimer's disease? Everyone knows good nutrition supports your overall health, but few realize that certain foods-power foods-can protect your brain and optimize its function, and even dramatically reduce your risk of ...

Connections: Activities for Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients - Paperback

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by Stacy L. Andersen (Author)Connections is the activity book written for caregivers by caregivers. All activities require little to no budget or planning. Therapeutic activities were developed and tested for people at any stage of Alzheimer's and dementia living in both long-term care settings and in the home.Author BiographyStacy Andersen has worked in long-term health care for seventeen years. She lives in Iowa with her two children. Number of Pages: 84 Dimensions: 0.17 x 10 x 7.99 IN Publ...

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Transcend Fear: A Blueprint for Mindful Leadership in Public Health - Hardcover

$26.99

by Joseph Ladapo (Author)A fascinating look into the life of a state surgeon general and how his public health decisions provide a blueprint for fearless leadership and better national health policy. Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo shares the inspiring story of how he came to be who he is. After experiencing abuse as a child, Dr. Ladapo was incapable of connecting emotionally with other people. He was dissociated from virtually everything in his life and numbly powered through college,...

The Cherokee Physician Or Indian Guide to Health, as Given by Richard Foreman, a Cherokee Doctor; Comprising a Brief View of Anatomy.: With General Ru - Paperback

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by Jas W. Mahoney (Author), Richard Foreman (Author)The Cherokee Physician, Or Indian Guide to Health, as Given by Richard Foreman, a Cherokee Doctor; Comprising a Brief View of Anatomy, With General Rules for Preserving Health without the Use of Medicines. The Diseases of the U. States, with Their Symptoms, Causes, and Means of Prevention, are Treated on in a Satisfactory Manner. It Also Contains a Description of a Variety of Herbs and Roots, Many of which are not Explained in Any Other Book...

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by Sandra Block (Author)She helps people conquer their demons. But she has a few of her own... In the halls of the psychiatric ward, Dr. Zoe Goldman is a resident in training, dedicated to helping troubled patients. However, she has plenty of baggage of her own. When Zoe becomes obsessed with questions about her own mother's death, the truth remains tauntingly out of reach, locked away within her nightmares of an uncontrollable fire. And as her adoptive mother loses her memory to dementia, t...

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The Power of Teamwork: How We Can All Work Better Together - Paperback

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by Brian Goldman (Author)The national bestseller from the host of CBC Radio's White Coat, Black Art--now in paperback!In the high-pressure and complex setting of health care, a new approach to teamwork is leading to healthier patients, happier staff and more efficient operations. Doctors are learning art appreciation to improve diagnostic skills. Hospitals are adopting airplane-style "black boxes" in operating rooms to reduce errors and create better teams. And lessons from the medical world ...