This book provides the trainee ophthalmologist with a guide to a multitude of practical skills which form the Royal College of Ophthalmologists syllabus. Using the college curriculum as a structure fo
Williamson and Thoms present a concise and comprehensive reference tool for trainees in a variety of disciplines. Reviewed by 33 clinicians in the UK, who contributed to the finished product, the book
This compassionate guide presents an array of new perspectives on the emotional effects of breast cancer and includes many personal testimonies from women who have been diagnosed with this disease. Wr
Anesthetists Cottle and Laha, and other anesthetists from the UK, provide students, trainees, junior doctors, and allied professionals with 32 chapters on the basics of anesthetics. They explain the f
A team of radiologists offer memory jogs that examination candidates can use to remember especially long differential diagnosis lists associated with a particular radiological finding. They cover card
Sharma (medical and health education, U. of Hong Kong) provides a book of drills for interpreting blood results, X-rays, and ECG's in a variety of medical presentations. He presents very short case st
Broderick, a women's health counselor at U. Hospital Lewisham in the UK, and Cochrane, an obstetrician and gynecologist at the hospital, help nurses, sonographers, midwives, physicians, chaplains, and
For clinicians and technicians in fetal medicine and neonatal care, such as clinical geneticists, pediatric radiologists, maternal-fetal specialists, pathologists, and obstetricians, Hall (pediatric r
While referring to policy implementation and service level agreements specific to the UK, much of the book is applicable to those involved in management and leadership in the allied health professions
The authors of this work--a social scientist, a physician/executive, a counselor, and a nurse--are the engineers of a shift in culture, curriculum, and practice at Summa Health System, a large health
Aimed at expectant parents (as well as those who work with them), this text debunks some popular myths about pregnancy and parenting and suggests ways for readers to make a smooth transition to parent
This resource for healthcare professionals and students offers practical advice for communicating effectively with patients who are dying and helping them to make important decisions affecting their c
Gotzsche is a specialist in internal medicine, a physician who was involved with clinical trials and regulatory affairs in Copenhagen from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, a professor of clinical resea
Abdulla and Rai, geriatricians in the UK, assemble 19 chapters in this handbook on the biology of aging and its clinical implications, meant to help doctors training in geriatric medicine, practicing
In this detailed overview for medical educators, practitioners, policy makers, and healthcare professionals, Lueddeke, a medical education development consultant, delves into emerging global factors t
Stone (Pediatric Epidemiology and Community Health Unit, U. of Glasgow, UK) offers a detailed account of public health in the global arena and sets out principles and approaches that are applicable to
This ninth book continues Steinberg's trajectory from clinical and scientific work in psychiatry towards the arts. Consciousness, he says, is an elusive quarry and hides from the naked eye, so he lead
‘This book effectively bridges the gap between dietitian, doctor, nurse and pharmacist and there is much in it to educate even the more experienced practitioner. I recommend the book highly and feel c
With simple language, boxed definitions, summary charts, and bullet points, this introduction and guide will be accessible to youth workers, social workers, counselors, mental and physical healthcare
Editors Plews-Ogan (medicine, U. of Virginia) and Beyt (social policy & management, Brandeis U.) present this collection on leadership in medicine and medical research. A variety of contributors f
At the Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Kansas, an idea was born that gave rise to this useful reference. Initial chapters discuss pros and cons and practicalities of spirituality and religion in the
Dudley, a healthcare education lecturer, facilitator, trainer, and simulated patient in the UK, provides a guide for facilitators using simulated patients in healthcare training. Focusing on common ap
Growing numbers of women who experience pregnancy loss of all kinds - from early spontaneous miscarriage to stillbirth - seek help from practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in
Advances in medical science and technology are saving the lives of more children worldwide than ever. Some will survive and live out a normal life expectancy, others will have a life-limiting/life-th
In this third book in a series meant for health professionals and educationalists, Foyle, an independent lecturer, and Hostad, a lecturer and education and development coordinator at a hospital in the
Typically, scientific conferences require that presentations, abstracts, and posters be approved prior to the event. This clearly-written book provides practical advice for researchers and academics w
Now in its second edition, this handbook for health professionals who deal with patients of differing religions and cultures has been revised to include new information on each of the major faiths. Ho
This wire-comb-bound clinical handbook encourages a multidisciplinary, team-based approach to provide continuity of care for children with rheumatic diseases. Featuring 230 color photos and illustrati
Barrett (Charing Cross Gender Identity Clinic, UK) explains psychiatric and medical issues of transsexuality and other gender identity disorders, illustrating concepts with clinical vignettes. The fir
Gurbutt's career has included nursing, midwifery and health visiting, with work as a university educator, a researcher, manager, and consultant in the UK. The research for this text formed part of a l
A clinical psychologist, Southall (Specialist Children's Services, South Staffordshire Healthcare NHS Trust, UK) considers many of the controversial issues surrounding ADHD so that parents and clinici
Specialists in medical administration and education in the US, Sweden, and Canada explain a model of requirements for the future continual improvement of health care. They explore its origins in their
Hurley (nursing, Southern Cross U., Australia) and Linsley (nursing, U. of Lincoln, UK) bring together 11 chapters aimed at students and practitioners in medicine, nursing, social care, and the allied
Developed at Summa Health System in Ohio, this workbook consists of five units for exploring the role of professional and lay caregivers, personal beliefs about the meaning of death, the nature of los
This slim volume details the demise of a British National Health Service birthing center and discusses changes to management, personnel and community outreach that might prevent such failures in the f
In this journal, Hayward describes her journey from nurse to patient when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006. The journal covers March 2006 to May 2007, and includes her experiences of diagn
Colleagues in Europe and North America present 13 papers on the work of health economist Williams, often inserting accounts of personal encounters or relationships with him. He is best known for devel
Freeth is a full-time psychiatrist and qualified counselor based in the Gloucerstershire area of England. She explores the philosophy, theory and practice of the person-centered approach as formulated
This handbook addresses the increasing problem of violence and aggression in the healthcare workplace and offers specific suggestions for reducing risk and managing incidents when they do occur. It is
Emphasizing the importance of a good knowledge of child development as a foundation for modern therapeutic interventions (inherited from developmental psychology), Vostanis looks at a cross-section of
