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Designing Health Care: Using Operations Management to Improve Performance and Delivery - Hardcover

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by Richard M. J. Bohmer (Author)Today's health-care providers face growing criticism from policy makers and patients alike. As costs continue to spiral upward and concerns about quality of care escalate, the debate has focused on how to finance health care. Yet funding solutions can't address the underlying questions: Why have costs risen in the first place? And how can we improve the quality and affordability of care? In Designing Care, Harvard Business School professor Richard Bohmer argues...

The Biochemic System of Medicine - Hardcover

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by George Washington Carey (Author)The Biochemic System Of Medicine is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of biochemistry in medicine, written by George Washington Carey. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the biochemic system, which is based on the idea that the human body is composed of twelve essential mineral salts that are necessary for good health. The author explains how these mineral salts can be used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive dis...

Type 2 Diabetes in Teens: Secrets for Success - Hardcover

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by Jean Betschart-Roemer (Author)Get a handle on your diabetes and get on with your life!If you're a teenager who has Type 2 diabetes, you're not alone. More and more people your age are being diagnosed with Type 2-and most of them also struggle with their diabetes treatment. The first book of its kind, Type 2 Diabetes in Teens was written to help you better understand and manage your diabetes. It's very important that you take care of yourself and follow your treatment-and this book gives yo...

Tennis Injury Handbook: Professional Advice for Amateur Athletes - Hardcover

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by Allan M. Levy (Author), Mark L. Fuerst (Author)A very comprehensive and well-written book about the most common tennis injuries. I certainly wish something like this had been available 25 years ago.--Fred Stolle, member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. "Maintaining fitness is a high priority for people of all ages, especially those of us addicted to tennis. This book can help you improve not only your game but your quality of life as well."--David N. Dinkins, USTA and USPTR Board ...

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Why Postnatal Depression Matters - Paperback

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by Mia Scotland (Author)You have probably heard of postnatal depression, but did you know that most cases of postnatal depression actually began in pregnancy? And that most people who have antenatal depression have had depression in the past? And did you know that postnatal depression is not caused by women's hormones gone awry; men are suffering postnatal and perinatal depression in larger and larger numbers too? This is why "postnatal depression" has now been renamed "perinatal depression"(...

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Policy and Politics for Nurses and Other Health Professionals: Advocacy and Action: Advocacy and Action - Paperback

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by Donna M. Nickitas (Author), Donna J. Middaugh (Author), Veronica Feeg (Author)Policy and Politics for Nurses and Other Health Professionals: Advocacy and Action, Fourth Edition reflects a well-honed vision of what nursing and health professionals need to know to both understand and influence modern health policy. The authors focus on the most relevant health policy issues while taking an interdisciplinary approach to create an understanding of healthcare practice and policy across interpro...

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The Vagus Nerve in Therapeutic Practice: Working with Clients to Manage Stress and Enhance Mind-Body Function - Paperback

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by Ann Baldwin (Author), Rebecca Bailey (Foreword by), Timothy Lohman (Foreword by)The Vagus Nerve in Therapeutic Practice is a comprehensive guide that empowers holistic healers and complementary medicine practitioners with practical, science-based techniques to improve vagal performance and restore mind-body health. This excellent resource has been tailored for professionals to give them a solid understanding of vagus nerve regulation and provides accessible strategies to help their clients...

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The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant: Regulations and Responsibilities: Regulations and Responsibilities - Paperback

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by Holly M. Clynch (Author)"This book is as much about the "relationships, relevance, and role modeling" required in the PT/PTA relationship as it is about the "rules, regulations and responsibilities" that one might expect from the title of the book. PTs and PTAs still need to have a greater, more uniform understanding on the parameters of the PTA's role in the clinic, and to have clear expectations regarding the preferred PT/PTA relationship. This book is as much about the "relationships, r...

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by Barbara Erasmus (Author)Hannah always finds a way to get what she wants.Daughter to Chloe Cartwright, an eccentric prize-winning writer more interested in politics than parenthood, and sister to a rugby-star brother, Hannah has never excelled at much besides shoplifting. Discovering a talent for petty crime, she steals what she needs to fit in with her wealthier school friends, while at home, her mother's sporadic paychecks often mean an empty fridge.As an adult, Hannah falls, almost by ch...

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Medical Neuroanatomy for the Boards and the Clinic: Finding the Lesion - Paperback

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by Jonathan Leo (Author)This second edition title provides medical students and residents with the information to build skills that will aid them in studying for any level of their board exams. It also prepares students with the ability to look at a patient's neurological signs and symptoms, logically think through the various tracts, and determine where a lesion is located.This 2nd edition book is a systematic approach to learning neuroanatomy by studying various lesions to the nervous syste...

Midwifery Care For Pregnant Women Who Live With Obesity: A Guide to Explaining the Risks and Providing Practical Advice - Paperback

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by Yvonne M. Greig (Author)This practical guide equips midwives with the skills and knowledge necessary to support pregnant women living with obesity.Author BiographyYvonne M. Greig has been practicing as a midwife since 1991. Since 2000, she has combined academic and clinical practice and has enjoyed practicing in varied roles. In 2011, she became the lead midwife for the Metabolic Antenatal Clinic at the University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian where care was provided for women who lived with ra...

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by Nancy Peach (Author)When did having it all become doing it all? Penny Baker is coping...just about. Three kids, one dog, one lovely, but sometimes oblivious husband. She is even managing to hold her own among the competitive school moms--if you don't look too closely. But when she finds herself also caring for her elderly mother, diagnosed with dementia, the household is thrown into disarray, and Penny finds herself stretched to breaking point trying to meet everyone's needs. Can she make ...

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Let's Clear Things Up: The Truth about Sinus Surgery - Hardcover

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by Reuben Setliff (Author)Sinuses. Everybody has them. Nobody likes them.The words "sinus" and "issues" are associated together so often, it's no wonder that over half a million people in the US receive sinus surgery every year. But for many, the issues with their sinuses still persist well after receiving treatment. With more than twenty years of experience as a sinus surgeon, Dr. Reuben Setliff wants patients to know as much as possible about their sinuses when facing the potentially life-a...

Hernia Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide - Paperback

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by Ankita Kashyap (Author), Prof Krishna N. Sharma (Author)"Hernia Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide" by Dr. [Your Name] is a comprehensive and compassionate resource for understanding and effectively managing hernias. This guide begins with a thorough exploration of what hernias are, their causes, symptoms, and various types, all within the context of a biopsychosocial approach. Dr. [Your Name] emphasizes the importance of prevention, offering insights into maintaining a healthy weight, cor...

Talking Points on Deprescribing in Hospice Care - Paperback

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by Deepak Shrivastava (Author)Deprescribing practice in hospice medicine has expanded exponentially in recent years. This book systematically addresses the groups of extremely useful medications to manage chronic disease conditions and prevent complications.Author BiographyDeepak Shrivastava, MD is a board-certified Hospice Medical Director. In addition, he holds board certifications in Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and Post-Acute and Long-Term Care. ...

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Criminalized Lives: HIV and Legal Violence - Paperback

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by Alexander McClelland (Author), Eric Kostiuk Williams (Illustrator), Robert Suttle (Foreword by)Canada has been known as a hot spot for HIV criminalization where the act of not disclosing one's HIV-positive status to sex partners has historically been regarded as a serious criminal offence. Criminalized Lives describes how this approach has disproportionately harmed the poor, Black and Indigenous people, gay men, and women in Canada. In this book, people who have been criminally accused of ...

Conjunctivitis Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide - Paperback

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by Ankita Kashyap (Author), Prof Krishna N. Sharma (Author)Embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of conjunctivitis with "Conjunctivitis Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide." This comprehensive guide takes you through the intricacies of conjunctivitis, from understanding its biology and types to dispelling myths and addressing long-term effects on vision. Explore psychosocial aspects and prevention strategies, delving into hygiene, environmental triggers, and immunization. Navigate the d...

Autoimmune Disease Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide - Paperback

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by Ankita Kashyap (Author), Prof Krishna N. Sharma (Author)Embark on a profound exploration of autoimmune diseases with "Autoimmune Disease Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide." This comprehensive guide delves into the intricacies of autoimmunity, unraveling the mysteries of the immune system and the prevalence of autoimmune diseases. From early warning signs to the diagnostic journey, discover the psychosocial impact and debunk myths surrounding autoimmune conditions. The guide introduces the...

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by Mark Crislip (Author)A second year of clinical tales from the Puswhisperer, Mark Crislip, an infectious disease specialist from Portland, OR. Dr. Crislip kills strep and staph, fights flu, and is always on the lookout for "zebras"-those unusual infections (and sometimes non-infections) that leave all the doctors guessing. Originally intended as a guide for studying for the Boards, these tales have been edited for a lay audience and provide hours of educational entertainment for anyone inte...

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Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation - Paperback

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by Adrian Cristian (Editor)Edited by cancer rehabilitation specialist Dr. Adrian Cristian, Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation provides clinicians with a concise and accessible resource covering the holistic rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients. This book begins with the epidemiology, genetics and pathophysiology of cancer in this region and moves into clinical assessment and treatment options before providing comprehensive coverage of rehabilitation. Featuring practical informatio...

The Skin Cancer Mastery Bible: Your Blueprint For Complete Skin Cancer Management - Paperback

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by Ankita Kashyap (Author), Prof Krishna N. Sharma (Author)Embark on a journey of empowerment with "The Skin Cancer Mastery Bible: Your Blueprint For Complete Skin Cancer Management." This comprehensive guide begins with demystifying skin cancer, exploring its types, risk factors, and the crucial significance of early detection. Delve into the evolution of skin cancer treatments, from surgical options to cutting-edge therapies like immunotherapy and targeted therapy. Beyond medical interventi...

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$Last-Minute Optics: A Concise Review of Optics, Refraction, and Contact Lenses - Paperback$

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by David G. Hunter (Author), Michael J. Wan (Author), Constance West (Author)Learn and review clinical optics and refraction with the newly revised edition of this popular resource! Last-Minute Optics, 3rd Edition, distills a vast amount of complex information into an easy-to-read, engaging text that makes the most of your limited study time. Now in full color for the first time, this clear and concise review manual features a unique question-and-answer format that allows for self-assessment ...

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Homeopathy as Energy Medicine: Information in the Nanodose - Paperback

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by Richard Grossinger (Author), Vatsala Sperling (Foreword by)A detailed overview of the alternative healing modality and its modern advances - Comprehensively examines what homeopathy is and places the practice within the larger framework of energy medicine and microdose effects - Lays out the principles and origins of homeopathy, explaining its discovery and development by Samuel Hahnemann - Explores the rise and fall and current rise in popularity of homeopathy over the years and its reson...

Necessary Conversations: Understanding Racism as a Barrier to Achieving Health Equity - Paperback

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by Alonzo L. Plough (Editor)This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International license. It is free to read at Oxford Scholarship Online and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations. Necessary Conversations: Understanding Racism as a Barrier to Achieving Health Equity reflects the conviction that a true prioritization of health in our communities is impossible without a commitment to racial equity. Drawing on the pivotal ...

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Washington Manual of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement - Paperback

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by Emily Fondahn (Author), Thomas M. de Fer (Author), Michael Lane (Author)Concise, portable, and user-friendly, The Washington Manual(R) of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement covers essential information in every area of this complex field. With a focus on improving systems and processes, preventing errors, and promoting transparency, this practical reference provides an overview of PS/QI fundamentals, as well as insight into how these principles apply to a variety of clinical settings. ...

Progress Notes: One Year in the Future of Medicine - Hardcover

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by Abraham M. Nussbaum (Author)A groundbreaking approach to training doctors could transform the future of health care.For decades, physicians have been trained on the textbook of the body, from the corpse in a cadaver lab to the patient in a procedure suite. This type of training usually leads them to specialize in specific organs or systems and breeds an increasingly impersonal view of medicine in which the importance of person-to-person care--the hallmark of a good relationship between doc...

Hospital: Man, Woman, Birth, Death, Infinity, Plus Red Tape, Bad Behavior, Money, God, and Diversity on Steroids - Paperback

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by Julie Salamon (Author)Man, Woman, Birth, Death, Infinity, Plus Red Tape, Bad Behavior, Money, God, and Diversity on Steroids A warts-and-all exploration of the struggles suffered and triumphs achieved by America's health-care professionals, Hospital follows a year in the life of Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, which serves a diverse multicultural demographic. Unraveling the financial, ethical, technological, sociological, and cultural challenges encountered every day, bestselling a...

Sourcebook for Ancient Mesopotamian Medicine - Paperback

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by Joann Scurlock (Author), Jo Ann Scurlock (Author)Ancient Mesopotamia vies with ancient Egypt for having produced the worlds earliest recorded medical texts. With transliterations and translations representing the full range of medical texts, this introductory guide offers readers a working knowledge of ancient Mesopotamian medical texts. Number of Pages: 786 Dimensions: 1.73 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: July 11, 2014

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Crrn Exam Secrets Study Guide: Crrn Test Review for the Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse Exam - Paperback

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by Mometrix Nursing Certification Test Team (Editor)This CRRN study guide includes CRRN practice test questions. Our CRRN study guide contains easy-to-read essential summaries that highlight the key areas of the CRRN test. Mometrix's CRRN test study guide reviews the most important components of the CRRN exam. Number of Pages: 321 Dimensions: 0.5 x 10.9 x 8.3 IN Publication Date: January 31, 2023

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Registered Dietitian Exam Practice Questions: Dietitian Practice Tests & Exam Review for the Registered Dietitian Exam - Paperback

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by Mometrix Dietitian Certification Test Te (Editor)***Your #1 Registered Dietitian Practice Test Resource*** Number of Pages: 104 Dimensions: 0.2 x 11 x 8.2 IN Publication Date: January 31, 2023

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The Complete Caregiver's Organizer: Your Guide to Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others - Spiral

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by Robin Porter (Author)Becoming the primary caregiver for a spouse, family member, friend, or loved one can be a tremendously rewarding and equally challenging experience. How do you know if you're the right person to be a caregiver? What important conversations should you have beforehand to make sure that you're starting off on the right foot? What aspects of care should you manage personally and how do you assemble the best support team to handle the rest? How do you deal with doctors, hos...

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Memory and Attention Adaptation Training: A Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Cancer Survivors: Clincian Manual - Paperback

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by Robert Ferguson (Author), Karen Gillock (Author)Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) may affect nearly half of all cancer survivors and can persist for years after completing cancer treatment. Memory and Attention Adaptation Training (MAAT) is a cognitive-behavioral therapy offering evidence-based, nonpharmacological treatment of this common survivorship condition. Organized into a session-by-session Clinician Manual and related Survivor Workbook, MAAT is conducted in eight treatment...