For researchers, administrators, and policy makers, Inui and Frankel (medicine and geriatrics, Indiana U.) compile 11 chapters by contributors working at academic health science centers in the US and
Practitioners in narrative medicine emphasize the importance of psychosocial sensitivity to the patient and the art of listening closely to the patient's narrative of illness. In this collection of es
The idea might seem too simple to be true--that improved listening and communication can transform an organization and, in health care organizations, improve the health and happiness of everyone invol
This pioneering work addresses a key issue that confronts all industrialised nations: How do we organise healthcare services in accordance with fundamental human rights, whilst competing with scientif
Certain to be controversial is the argument that public money should not be spent on medical services after a person reaches his/her expected life expectancy. While not invoking Soylent Green-type rec
Editor Kernick, a British research GP who previously worked as a chemical engineer, explores the practical applications of complexity theory to the operation of health-care organizations as an ecosyst
Healthcare Performance and Organisational Culture examines the evidence for a relationship between organisational culture and organisational performance in the health care sector. This book provides e
In introducing this anthology, noted holistic medical educator Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, remarks that physicians "...may all need to know a little less and wonder a little more" in caring for patients.
Researchers have been "gazing down from the sky rather than searching on the ground" in focusing on technical details rather than organizational processes in accounting for quality differences in heal
Part of the Masterpass series, Focused clinical Assessment in 10 Minutes for MRCGP is the definitive study guide for GP trainees at any stage of their specialist training, in particular, those prepari
Editors Brown and Williams present students, academics, researchers, and professionals working in a wide variety of healthcare and education contexts with a collection of scholarly essays and academic
Worthington, a independent researcher, policy advisor, and medical ethicist who teaches ethics and professionalism in the UK, and Hays (health sciences and medicine, Bond U., Australia) help healthcar
Phillips, a speech and language therapist, offers a practical guide and text on assertive communication for clinicians and managers in healthcare and other helping professions. While the book is for b
British gastroenterologists Baxter and Neel Sharma, and cardiologist Ian Mann present a quick guide for doctors in their first and second years who are rotating through specialties and trying to figur
With a background in teaching and counseling in Britain and Zambia, Martin offers a narrative inquiry into the experience of illness and its impact on her own identity and that of four others who, lik
Fourteen papers explore cost-effective approaches to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and continuing professional development for physicians. The British and Australian contributors an
For healthcare professionals, general practitioners, and students, Sturmberg (general practice, Monash U., Melbourne, and Newcastle U., Australia) surveys the history and role of primary health care.
Edmonstone, a leadership, management, and organization development consultant for the public sector in the UK and researcher and fellow at various universities there, helps healthcare professionals wh
Tuck, a nutritionist, lecturer, and writer in the UK, describes to general practitioners, nurses, dietitians, and nutritionists the current research, UK government recommendations, and advice on when
For pediatricians, family and general physicians, mental health professionals, nurses, and other professionals, Southall, a clinical psychologist in the UK, and Martin, a clinical psychologist in pedi
Twelve Muslim academics, researchers, and medical practitioners from England, Scotland, and the U.S. contribute ten chapters offering an insider's perspective on the British Muslim community and provi
For doctors, medical students, sociologists, and policy makers, Cavenagh (medical education and medical management, U. Campus Suffolk, UK), Leinster, and Miles compile 12 essays that examine the evolu
A general practitioner in Kingston upon Thames, Smith has assembled national clinical guidelines for his colleagues and nursing and pharmacist allies in general medicine. Diagnosis and management flow
Writing for medical students and trainees and physicians, Buckley (internal medicine and pediatrics, Virginia Commonwealth U.) explains the role of the doctor in counseling patients about illnesses an
Health professionals often take on managerial roles at short notice and with little or no preparation. Although they may be highly clinically qualified and accomplished, the practicalities and relati
Schirmer (family medicine, U. of Vermont, and behavioral medicine, Maine Medical Center) and Montegut (family medicine and global health primary care initiative, Boston U.) compile 10 chapters in this
McGavock (prescribing science, U. of Ulster) and Johnston (therapeutics and pharmacology, Queen's U. Belfast) offer an introductory text on the study of disease and treatment. Its intended audience is
Using the narratives of fictional and real patients, and examples from literature and the arts, Aghadiuno, a general practitioner in the UK who also practices homeopathic medicine, examines the meanin
This atlas will be of use to radiologists and other medical personnel, including pediatricians, accident and emergency doctors, orthopedic surgeons, and pathologists, who may be first in line to encou
For students, nurses, and other health professionals, Tschudin (International Centre for Nursing Ethics, U. of Surrey, UK) and Davis (U. of California, San Francisco, and Nagano College of Nursing, Ja
Aimed at health and social care professionals, this text offers insight into young people's thoughts and feelings before and after an abortion. Their personal stories are woven throughout chapters add
The General Practice Jigsaw provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on the future of education training and professional development in general practice and primary care. It is an anthology
A key text for doctors, this revised, expanded and updated edition now includes a section on understanding one's own attitudes and empathy, and greatly enhanced material on communication strategies an
Dignity in the care of patients and clients of all ages, whether in hospital or community settings, is an area of increasing national and international importance and concern. However, a comprehensive
For mental health and substance abuse professionals, students, and educators, Cooper, a mental health and substance abuse specialist who edits a journal on the topic, compiles 15 chapters in this seco
This detailed guide to the UK's National Health Service (NHS) covers the structure and organization of the NHS and discusses issues related to funding, governance, and legislation. Many websites are n
This guide for health and social care professionals offers an accessible overview of ethical and practical aspects of palliative care and end-of-life issues in progressive long-term neurological disor
This guide to managing mentally ill patients focuses on the roles of general practitioners and counselors in the primary care setting and is aimed at counselors, psychotherapists, nurses, and other pr
Specialists in nursing, social work, law, and drama explain to student and practicing health and social care workers some of the factors besides strictly biomedical ones that impact the spread of infe
This invaluable guide for nurses improves the skills and knowledge required to consult effectively with patients. It is highly practical, easy to read and comprehend, and is designed for use in daily
