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Mosby's Pharmacy Technician Lab Manual Revised Reprint - Paperback

$100.71

by Judith Neville (Author)This comprehensive lab manual features more than 49 practical exercises that provide hands-on training for essential pharmacy technician skills. Realistic lab exercises include illustrations of prescription orders, and cover concepts such as hand hygiene, counting medication, prescription interpretation, data entry, pharmacy conversions, inventory management, and prior authorization. Perforated pages make it easy to turn in exercises for evaluation. Over forty lab ex...

Behavioral Treatments for Sleep Disorders: A Comprehensive Primer of Behavioral Sleep Medicine Interventions - Paperback

$122.31

by Michael L. Perlis (Editor), Mark Aloia (Editor), Brett Kuhn (Editor)Sleep is a major component of good mental and physical health, yet over 40 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders. Edited by three prominent clinical experts, Behavioral Treatments for Sleep Disorders is the first reference to cover all of the most common disorders (insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, parasomnias, etc) and the applicable therapeutic techniques. The volume adopts a highly strea...

$24.99

by Daniel McNeill (Author)This "natural history" of the face unravels the surprising mysteries of one of the most familiar sights in everyday life, exploring the face's anatomy, its singularity, its ability to communicate, and its beauty. Number of Pages: 384 Dimensions: 0.93 x 8.5 x 5.6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: April 01, 2005

Nursing Theory: Utilization & Application - Paperback

$133.18

by Martha Raile Alligood (Author)Nursing Theory: Utilization & Application, 5th Edition covers the development of nursing theory; the application of different nursing theories, models and philosophies; and the expansion of these practices with a look toward the future. This text provides the opportunity for students who have learned the background of nursing theory using the companion title, Nursing Theorists and Their Work, to apply what they have learned to actual nursing practice throu...

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by James Patterson (Author)While grieving her husband's murder, a young Colorado veterinarian meets a troubled FBI agent and begins to uncover the world's most sinister secrets in this thriller from James Patterson.Frannie O'Neill is a young and talented veterinarian living in Colorado. Plagued by the mysterious murder of her husband, Frannie throws herself into her work, but it is not long before another bizarre murder occurs and Kit Harrison, a troubled and unconventional FBI agent, arrives...

The Killers Within: The Deadly Rise of Drug-Resistant Bacteria - Paperback

$21.99

by Michael Shnayerson (Author), Mark J. Plotkin (Author)Go behind the scenes and learn the shocking truth about how physicians are fighting against new and evolving bacteria in this "compelling -- if terrifying -- account of the rise of antibiotic resistance" (Wall Street Journal).Right now, a battle is taking place on the frontiers of medicine between rapidly evolving bacteria that threaten our health and the doctors who are struggling to outwit them. These bacteria are everywhere: in and on...

The Forgotten Plague: How the Battle Against Tuberculosis Was Won - And Lost - Paperback

$24.99

by Frank Ryan (Author)Ryan, a physician, offers a history of the cure for tuberculosis, including accounts of the people and scientists involved. The final chapter spells out a renewed threat in the congruence of AIDS and tuberculosis.Back JacketTuberculosis - the greatest killer of all time - has claimed more than a billion lives worldwide. Dr. Frank Ryan tells the remarkable story of the handful of dedicated doctors, chemists and bacteriologists who searched for and found a cure for this fe...

The University of California San Diego Nutrition Book - Paperback

$28.78

by Joel Gurin (Author), Ira Mothner (Author), Paul Saltman (Author)This is a book for everyone who has realized that there are no quick and easy ways to lasting health. It's especially for those who are fed up with faddish diets that might take off weight temporarily but demand unreasonable sacrifices and more often than not leave the dieter depressed and far from thin. It doesn't have to be that way, according to the authors of this liberating and food-friendly guide that demystifies the sci...

Clinical Cases in Augmentative and Alternative Communication - Paperback

$53.44

by Martine M. Smith (Editor)Clinical Cases in Augmentative and Alternative Communication provides a concise introduction to the rapidly expanding field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). It brings together internationally renowned experts in the field to discuss its application and outline key principles of intervention to support communication using AAC. Carefully grounded in evidence-based clinical practice, the book highlights the diversity of potential applications for A...

Family Centred Care: Concept, Theory and Practice - Paperback

$86.31

by Lynda Smith (Author), Valerie Coleman (Author), Maureen Bradshaw (Author)"I cannot remember when I last read a nursing text and felt the same sense of relief: at last we have a resource which brings together the mass of concepts, theories and practice issues which are so fundamental to children's nursing. What is unique about this book is that it really does take the step of putting theories into practice. This book would make an excellent introduction for those wanting to increase their l...

Ethics and Nursing Practice: A Case Study Approach - Paperback

$80.91

by Ruth Chadwick (Author), Ann Gallagher (Author)This comprehensive and thought-provoking textbook offers both an essential introduction to key aspects of nursing ethics, including the role of professional codes of conduct and challenges to be encountered in the 21st century, and an in-depth exploration of ethical issues in relation to specific patient groups, such as the unborn, those with mental health difficulties, and the dying. In addition, the book provides a stimulating discussion of e...

The Image of God, Personhood and the Embryo - Paperback

$60.99

by Calum Mackellar (Author)Why are human embryos so important to many Christians? What does theology say concerning the moral status of these embryos? Answers to these questions can only be obtained by considering the manner in which Christian theology understands the great theme of the image of God. This book examines the most important aspects in which this image, and the related Christian notion of personhood, can be used in the context of theological arguments relating to the moral status...

Introducing Narrative Psychology - Paperback

$62.77

by Michele L. Crossley (Author), Crossley Michele (Author)This introductory textbook presents a coherent overview of the theory, methodology and potential application of narrative psychological approaches. It compares narrative psychology with other social constructionist approaches and argues that the experience of self only takes on meaning through specific linguistic, historical and social structures. The author shows how the choice of one narrative over another - for example arising out o...

Doing Psychological Research - Paperback

$68.83

by Nicky Hayes (Author), Nick Hayes (Author), Hayes (Author)Research methodology is one of the most important and also one of the most difficult aspects of psychology for many students to grasp. This textbook provides a comprehensive account of both qualitative and quantitative methods. Number of Pages: 424 Dimensions: 1.1 x 9.7 x 7.4 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: October 01, 2000

The Self and Personality Structure - Paperback

$56.68

by Brinich (Author)The self is a notoriously difficult and at times obscure concept that underpins and guides much psychotherapy theory and practice. The corollary concept of personality is fundamentally linked to the concept of the self and has provided theorists and researchers in psychology with a more coherent set of principles with which to explicate the personal and attributional aspects of the self. The authors come from two quite separate schools of depth psychology (psychoanalytic an...

Working with Denied Child Abuse: The Resolutions Approach - Paperback

$64.78

by Andrew Turnell (Author), Susanne Essex (Author), Turnell Andrew (Author)How can professionals build constructive relationships with families where the parents dispute professional allegations of serious child abuse? How can meaningful safety for children be created in these families? How can professionals work together constructively in such cases? Situations where parents refute child abuse allegations made against them are often deemed to be impossible or untreatable by statutory and tre...

Health Communication: Theory and Practice - Paperback

$64.78

by Dianne Berry (Author)Why is effective communication important in health, and what does this involve? What issues arise when communicating with particular populations, or in difficult circumstances? How can the communication skills of health professionals be improved? Effective health communication is now recognised to be a critical aspect of healthcare at both the individual and wider public level. Good communication is associated with positive health outcomes, whereas poor communication i...

Synthesizing Qualitative and Quantitative Health Research: A Guide to Methods - Paperback

$61.54

by Catherine Pope (Author), Nick Mays (Author), Jennie Popay (Author)Every year a vast number of research studies and a myriad of other forms of 'evidence' are produced that have potential to inform policy and practice. Synthesis provides a way of bringing together diverse kinds of evidence to bridge the so called 'gap' between evidence and policy. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the range of approaches and methods available for synthesising qualitative and quantitative eviden...

Safeguarding Children and Young People: A Guide for Nurses and Midwives - Paperback

$58.30

by Catherine Powell (Author)""This book should be available in every ward, clinic and department. ... This book is comprehensive and, that rare thing in nursing literature, scholarly and authoritative. ...reading this book should arm nurses with the understanding to effectively do their duty and safeguard children." Paediatric Nursing "This text will be particularly useful... as a source of reference for all practitioners. It is logical, organised, comprehensive and accessible. If students wi...

Decentralization in Health Care: Strategies and Outcomes - Paperback

$99.14

by Richard B. Saltman (Author), Vaida Bankauskaite (Author)Decentralization has become a popular management strategy in many European health care systems. The term describes a wide variety of power transfer arrangements and accountability systems. The logic of decentralization is grounded in an intrinsically powerful idea; that smaller organizations, properly structured and steered, are inherently more agile and accountable than larger organizations. In a world where large organizations contr...

Health Promotion Practice: Building Empowered Communities - Paperback

$61.54

by Glen Laverack (Author)The author provides an understanding of the key concepts of power and empowerment and the link to improved health outcomes in the context of health promotion programmes. He also offers practical approaches that can be used in health promotion programming to build and evaluate empowered communities. Number of Pages: 170 Dimensions: 0.39 x 9.12 x 5.99 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: April 01, 2007

Person Centred Practice for Professionals - Paperback

$56.68

by Jeanette Thompson (Editor), Jackie Kilbane (Editor), Helen Sanderson (Editor)This valuable text offers a range of practical, person centred and evidence based approaches to tackling challenges faced by professionals working with people with learning disabilities. It helps the reader to analyze issues relating to person centred practice and citizenship and considers the implications of this key government initiative for health and social care professionals. The authors aim to support profe...

The Prescription Drug Guide for Nurses - Paperback

$40.48

by Sue Jordan (Author), Jordan Sue (Author)""This book was written by a senior lecturer in health science with a great deal of input from nurses. It highlights the burden of treatment and is a resource for non-medical prescribers in identifying adverse drug reactions and for recognising definitions and classifications. ... The sections on 'potential problems' and 'suggestions for prevention and management' were particularly enlightening. The book provides ideas for better patient consultation...

First Steps in Clinical Supervision: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals - Paperback

$61.54

by Paul Cassedy (Author)..". packed with practical ideas and activities to try out in the supervision situation and underpinned by relevant theory." --John Driscoll, Freelance CPD Consultant & Development Coach "First Steps in Clinical Supervision" is designed as a toolkit for anyone starting out as a clinical supervisor. The book focuses on developing core skills of supervision, as well as your ability to reflect and improve on those skills. Addressing all aspects of supervision, the boo...

The Paramedic's Guide to Research: An Introduction - Paperback

$55.06

by Pauline Griffiths (Author), Gail Mooney (Author)This book, written specifically for paramedic students, will answer the call for paramedic specific textbooks and will give relevant examples and context for this newly established profession.Author BiographyPauline Griffiths is Senior Lecturer, Director of Pre-qualifying Studies, College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University, Wales. Pauline has a clinical background in neuroscience and acute medicine. Gail P Mooney is Director of...

Nurses! Test Yourself in Anatomy & Physiology - Paperback

$40.48

by Katherine Rogers (Author), William Scott (Author)This book is designed as a study aid and revision guide for student nurses undertaking their anatomy and physiology module. It will test students learning and help identify their knowledge gaps.Author BiographyDr. Katherine Rogers and Dr. William Scott are both Lecturers in Applied Health Sciences with the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen's University Belfast, UK. Number of Pages: 192 Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.4 x 5.3 IN Illustrated: Yes P...

Introduction to Health Economics - Paperback

$61.54

by Lorna Guinness (Editor), Virginia Wiseman (Editor)This practical text offers the ideal introduction to the economic techniques used in public health.Author BiographyLorna Guinness is a lecturer at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK and Visiting Research Fellow at the Australian National University, Australia. Virginia Wiseman is a senior lecturer at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK. Number of Pages: 290 Dimensions: 0.7 x 9.4 x 6.6 IN Illustrated: ...

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by Virginia Berridge (Author), Martin Gorsky (Author), Alex Mold (Author)Part of the Understanding Public Health series, this book offers a critical overview of public health in the 19th and 20th centuries as well as critical and long-term perspectives on current issues.Author BiographyVirginia Berridge is Professor of History and Director of the Centre for History in Public Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK. Martin Gorsky is Senior lecturer in History at the Centre ...

Diagnosis-Related Groups in Europe - Paperback

$71.26

by Reinhard Busse (Author), Alexander Geissler (Author), Wilm Quentin (Author)A comprehensive core student text which combines theoretical foundations of mental health nursing with practical skills and interventions.Author BiographyReinhard Busse is Professor and Head of the Department of Healthcare Management at Berlin University of Technology, Germany. Alexander Geissler is a research fellow in the Department of Health Care Management at Berlin University of Technology, Germany. Wilm Quenti...

Paramedics! Test Yourself in Anatomy and Physiology - Paperback

$40.48

by Katherine M. A. Rogers (Author), William N. Scott (Author), Stuart Warner (Author)This self-test book of self-assessment questions and quizzes that is designed to both test paramedic students learning and help them understand their knowledge gaps by explaining the answers to the questions included.Author BiographyDr. Katherine Rogers and Dr. William Scott are both Lecturers in Applied Health Sciences with the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen's University Belfast, UK. They are the E...

Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions - Paperback

$68.02

by Jan Walker (Author), Sheila Payne (Author), Nikki Jarrett (Author)This book introduces students and practitioners to psychological knowledge and understanding for clinical contexts, with emphasis on enhancing care. Number of Pages: 322 Dimensions: 0.67 x 9.69 x 7.44 IN Publication Date: May 01, 2012

Paramedics! Test Yourself in Pathophysiology - Paperback

$40.48

by Katherine M. A. Rogers (Author), William N. Scott (Author), Stuart Warner (Author)This new text is aimed at allied health professionals, nurses and students, helping them to make the links between health promotion theory and practice.Author BiographyDr. Katherine Rogers and Dr. William Scott are both Lecturers in Applied Health Sciences with the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen's University Belfast, UK. They are the Editors of the "Nurses! Test Yourself series." Stuart Warner works...