Part of a series of six volumes on substance abuse and mental health treatment, this collection of fifteen essays addresses a variety of topics in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and attendan
Twenty-two academics and practitioners from the UK, Australia, the US, and Canada contribute 14 chapters to the first in a planned six-volume "how to" series providing information and guidance for men
When a person falls ill, their experience changes - sometimes in a very minor and transient way, sometimes in a decisive and lasting one. 'Diagnosis' is often seen as the process of scientifically and
A Long Walk Home is Rachel Clark's account of her treatment and experiences with health professionals in Britain and Australia while she was living with, and dying from, cancer. It includes an Epilogu
An understanding of the law and the way in which it impacts upon roles, responsibilities and care is a vital component in everyday healthcare. The law of consent is particularly complex, and its inad
In these 25 chapters, doctors, public health consultants, epidemiologists, jurists, and scholars of environmental and occupational health examine the ethical challenges confronting occupational health
This guide describes methods and approaches to developmental mentoring according to the standards of Britain's "Agenda for Change--Knowledge and Skills Framework." Healthcare organizations, health pro
For students of medical or film history, researchers in the medical humanities, and medical practitioners interested in the portrayal and cultural representation of their profession, Glasser (medical
Walsh, clinical director of the British Medical Journal, has collected quotations addressing various aspects of medical education, and arranged them in sections on curriculum, learning, themes, and te
Macleod (health sciences, U. of Canterbury, New Zealand), writing as a clinician practicing both psychiatry and palliative medicine, draws on his own clinical knowledge, observation, and experience an
Edmondstone, a leadership, management, and organization development consultant in the public sector in the UK, offers a manual for senior managers and professionals, as well as organization developmen
The Mental Health--Substance Use series provides clear guidance for professionals on this complex and increasingly recognised field. It concentrates on the concerns, dilemmas and concepts that impact
Patients and doctors' interpretations of the illness and treatment experience often differ greatly. In a text used in medical training programs, Aaslestad (Scandinavian literature, Norwegian U. of Sci
The issue of Childhood Sexual Experiences (CSEs) is highly controversial, and has generated considerable disagreement and conflict. Such experiences are often framed as child sexual abuse (CSA) within
With exercises, tips, and contacts for further assistance, Finding a Sacred Oasis in Grief provides a comprehensive understanding of this potentially difficult and complex topic. It examines differen
Gavriel presents students, academics, and professionals working in a variety of healthcare contexts with a comprehensive examination of the three-pillar model of self-directed learning and its applica
This volume outlines the patient-centered clinical method, pared down in this edition to four components (by omitting being realistic and integrating prevention and health promotion into other parts).
Pediatric gastroenterology is increasingly in demand, particularly in light of the impact chronic GI diseases have on children’s growth and development, and with certain GI conditions specific to infa
Work-based learning is an approach to studying clinician education that reframes the relationship between learning and practice in socio-ecological terms. Cook (medical education, Barts and the London
Ivbijaro (community and family health services, Wood Street Medical Centre, UK) brings together medical and mental health specialists from around the world for this manual for primary care practitione
This visual reference for those working in primary care and emergency room settings covers sexually and non-sexually transmitted conditions commonly seen in genito-urinary medicine. The book's visual
Postnatal depression, a recognised and sometimes severe disorder, is estimated to affect approximately 10-15% of new mothers. White both antidepressants and lifestyle changes can reduce the severity o
For general practitioners, nurses, medical students, therapists, and families and friends, Lindsay, a general practitioner in the UK, assembles 35 chapters that address the medical care of adults with
In order to properly treat individuals with mental health and substance use issues, it has proved necessary to investigate the social, psychological and environmental experiences of the individuals fo
Medical students and junior doctors have traditionally learned medicine disease by disease, and most medical textbooks are still organized in this way. British physician Gonem's book reflects the rece
Health promotion has been a relatively overlooked area in modern medical and health professional vocational curricula. This practical and informative book aims to redress the balance towards health pr
A UK psychologist calls the sense of loss one of the hardest psychological problems that people face. With tips, references, and discussions of professional and personal development considerations, Be
Provides the medical and graduate educator with an innovative and effective cinema based curriculum useful for teaching a broad array of topics. Contains thirty chapters that address important areas
Addressing both the philosophical basis of the narrative approach and simple, practical techniques to use i the consulting room, this text includes clinical and theoretical guidance on narrative-based
Rai, a general dental practitioner and dental foundation training program director in the UK, aids UK dentists undertaking Foundation Training. He explains what Foundation Training is and how it allow
Watson, a general practitioner in the UK, and Gillespie, an actor, writer, producer, and corporate coach, offer a framework for communication in healthcare consultations that focuses on a status, stor
In this manual for nurse leaders, Chambers (community public health nursing, Oxford Brookes University) and Ryder, a consultant in the private sector, synthesize recent work and ideas in nursing, mana
The goal of this anthology is to keep research and practice knitted closely together. British mental health professionals specializing in the elderly, and other contributors examine such topics as the
This resource for non-specialists provides an overview of stroke as a disease entity and a concise but analytical account of assessment and management strategies. Contributors are clinicians with expe
Mohanna (postgraduate medicine, Keele U. Medical School, UK) et al. offer tips for beginning and experienced healthcare teachers in the UK and internationally. They discuss the variety of teaching rol
Shapiro (family medicine, U. of California, Irvine School of Medicine) examines poetry and creative writing entries of medical students to analyze their thoughts and feelings about student life, the m
Surawicz (emeritus medicine, U. of Indiana) and freelance writer Jacobson survey how doctors are portrayed in classic novels, short stories, and plays. Their goal is to alert doctors, medical students
Albert, a former journalist and trainer in writing and editing courses for health professionals, outlines techniques for those in health care, explaining the process of writing in 10 sessions. Further
"Parkinson's Disease in the Older Patient, Second Edition" has been fully revised, updated and expanded to include new treatments and entirely new chapters. This authoritative text is written by recog
Managing Obesity in the Workplace comprehensively examines how obesity impacts business and provides examples of action that can be taken by employers to prevent weight gain and facilitate weight los
