More health professionals are considering enrolling in a postgraduate degree that includes research training, and many are choosing to do it part-time within already busy personal and professional liv
The specialist advisors who have written these profiles provide physicians and others a brief but thorough description of symptoms, diagnostic tools and therapies for a full range of disorders, includ
For allied health professionals, Holdsworth (clinical effectiveness, NHS Forth Valley, UK) and Webster (health and social care, Glasgow Caledonian U., UK) outline the process of setting up a self-refe
A team of consulting physicians here present a handbook-sized text which covers essential pediatrics in primary care. El-Radhi, Gregson, Paul, and Rahman cover the newborn; growth, development and dis
Kidd (health sciences, Flinders U., Australia) and a group of family doctors from around the world offer a guidebook that demonstrates how family medicine can help countries maintain and improve their
Woodford and George, who work in elderly medicine in the UK, describe the emergency care of frail elderly patients in acute hospital settings, for doctors, nurses, and therapists. After discussion of
This book is written in terms that will be familiar to practicing physicians, nurses, medical technicians, and other professionals and students in medicine. Using a case-based presentation with many v
The proposed abolition of Primary Care Trusts and transfer of their commissioning functions to GP consortia have been greeted with intense excitement by some GPs, and with extreme trepidation by other
The death of a child - whether during or following birth, through illness, through accident, or through suicide - is one of the greatest challenges families, carers, friends, and the health and socia
Now thoroughly revised and updated, the new edition of this popular book ensures that GPs and practice managers alike have a practical guide to the financial issues affecting medical practice. Althoug
Serrant-Green (health, U. of Wolverhampton, UK) and McLuskey (nursing, U. of Nottingham, UK) intend this book for those creating sexual health policy, as well as health care practitioners and teachers
For all medical professionals and students, this guide details how to care for patients in Arab countries by considering the psychosocial foundation of medicine. Nasir and Abdul-Haq (family medicine a
Now in its third edition, this book covers the practical and ethical issues surrounding caring for people with different faiths. It outlines the various cultures of Jewish, Islamic, Hindu and Buddhist
Written by a drama teacher and an educator in palliative medicine, this unusual book links the challenges of palliative care with the moral and social problems that playwrights have explored over the
This guide is for GP tutors, trainers, and others who oversee the training of GP registrars. This second edition reflects the new MRCGP exam and competence-based assessments. This edition also feature
With the NHS committed to making quality the centre of treatment, clinical audit - a proven and effective process for measuring quality and driving its improvement - has never been a more topical issu
The author offers insight on the experience of breast cancer from the dual perspective of a patient and practicing psychologist in the UK. Her journey from diagnosis through surgery, therapy, and chan
A welcome and important contribution to a thankfully growing debate. Mental illness remains in some ways the last great taboo in our society, a taboo which leads directly to stigma and discrimination
The editors invite readers to accompany them and their fictional patients as the latter receive therapy. In volume one symptom led to diagnosis, in volume two diagnosis led to treatment, and in volume
This work will appeal to policy makers, advocates, and others with interest in health care policy and those interested more broadly in the policy-making process as a whole. Without assuming any previo
The Part 2 MRCOG is one of the most challenging postgraduate examinations in medicine and recent changes bring focus to more MCQs and evidence-based questions. Passing the exam requires not just 'know
The wild onion is an everyday plant, but rewardingly flavorsome and beautiful when closely examined - hence the choice of 'Wild Onions' as the title of the literary journal for and by Pennsylvania Sta
In order to aid British midwives in creating a more woman-centered environment and in making work practices more enabling for birthing women and for themselves, Squire (a midwife who also lectures in
Even after years of training and hard work, finding yourself on the threshold of your nursing career is often a daunting prospect. In this revised and updated second edition, Jackie Hole provides cle
Coronary heart disease is the single most common cause of death in the UK. Much of the ensuing morbidity and premature morbidity is preventable and the Government is addressing this with the National
Cook, a former President of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (1993-95), writes this history of the Society's first fifty years (1907-57) which will be of interest to historians and c
White (arts in health, Durham U., UK) considers how and why arts practice that aims to improve the experience of people in poor health developed in communities in the UK and other countries. He descri
`There is no shortage of issues to be addressed in healthcare, and no shortage of good ideas. What is often lacking is an approach to influencing change that has genuine integrity and trust built in f
This resource for psychiatrists examines the concept of intellectual disability, describes some commonly encountered clinical conditions, and discusses various treatment approaches. Particular emphasi
Primary Care Diagnostics the patient-centred approach in the new commissioning environmentSecond EditionPrimary care diagnostics involves interpreting and applying information obtained directly horn t
The care of newborns involves a diverse range of professionals, including clinical nurse specialists, pharmacists, advanced neonatal nurse practitioners, midwives, dieticians, physiotherapists, and sp
Fourteen UK-based academics and practitioners contribute 11 chapters outlining the communication process skills needed by mental health professionals to most effectively work with their patients. Thro
Stanton, a psychiatry specialist registrar, and Lemer, a pediatrician, describe the different options for healthcare professionals to earn a master's degree in business administration in Great Britain
Clinical Responsibility provides practical legal advice by highlighting real-life healthcare case studies and workplace examples. It looks specifically at the areas of accountability, the legal proces
This guide outlines a curriculum for use in residencies, medical and other health professions schools to teach culturally responsive health care. Ring (cultural medicine, doctor-patient communication,
This concise handbook offers clear guidance for community physicians who are responsible for teaching medical residents in the workplace. Written by practicing and academic physicians, 25 contribution
British general practitioners Davies (Halifax), Moran (Leeds), and Gandhi (Nottingham)--all with the Yorkshire Faculty of the Royal College of General Practitioners--present a practical text to clarif
Intended as a comprehensive yet concise review for medical students and a convenient reference for practitioners in other specialties, this volume contains multiple choice questions similar in format
For leaders in postgraduate medical education and policy makers in healthcare organizations, educational psychologist Grant (education in medicine, Open U., UK) identifies a four-step approach for man
For doctors, trainers, and educators, this handbook discusses elements of advanced consulting in family medicine, what constitutes expert behaviors, how family doctors can acquire higher levels of exp
