Textbook care

The Textbook of Palliative Nursing is an international resource for nurses in the emerging field of palliative care. Throughout the text, the editors focus on the priniples of palliative care throughout the course of a chronic progressive incurable disease rather than only at the end of life. The scope is broad and the content, contributed by over 80 national and international nurse experts, covers the world of palliative care nursing across many different settings. Included are long term care, home care, hospice, acute care settings, intensive care units and out patient/ office settings. The needs of special populations are addressed, including, pediatrics, the elderly, the cognitively impaired, the poor and under-served, the homeless, and those with AIDS. Assessment, symptom management, spirituality, the meaning of hope at end-of-life, special issues for nurses who provide end-of-life care, issues of truth telling, and ethical issues are all addressed.

This comprehensive textbook provides the definitive account of effective care for pediatric HIV patients. Drawing on the massive and burgeoning published literature from a wide range of sources, the volume summarizes information concerning the etiology of the disease and the best clinical care for this vulnerable group. It distills the latest knowledge of virology, immunology and pathogenesis and uses it to make management recommendations for the very latest and emerging therapies.

Textbooks of Military Medicine. Paul F. Pasquina and Rory A. Cooper, senior editors. Provides comprehensive coverage of current and emerging care of combat amputations. Covers the spectrum of issues involved in combat amputee care while remaining focused on the service member or veteran with major limb amputation. Intended to serve as a reference for experienced clinicians; a textbook for students, residents, and fellows; and a source for researchers.

This best-selling reference has been meticulously revised and updated to offer current, comprehensive guidance on the full range of medical problems, conditions, and diseases primary care physicians encounter every day in practice.

Adolescent Psychiatry is the first text-reference to provide such in-depth, comprehensive, and practical coverage of this specialist area. There are many questions pertinent to adolescence alone and these are highlighted throughout the book. Starting with the important aspects of normal development, the reader is then taken on to risk-behaviour and risk-taking, the special issues in adolescent psychiatry, how to assess the patient, clinical conditions, treatment, and finally the forensic and legal aspects of adolescent care and treatment. The authoritative editor group has brought together a high calibre team of contributors to produce the ultimate text, both for accessible clinical reference, and as a teaching tool. This book will prove invaluable to all general psychiatrists in dealing with their adolescent patients, to specialist child and adolescent psychiatrists, and all those involved in the care and treatment of adolescents with mental health problems.

Highly qualified experts present information on the medical/surgical management of head injury. Emphasizing an aggressive approach, this text follows the head injured patient through acute care diagnosis, management, and treatment. Coverage also includes pediatric head injuries, anesthesia problems, nutritional needs, legal issues, sport injuries, emergency care, and more. 35 experts contribute.

This text looks at family medicine, detailing the clinical management of the most important conditions seen in primary practice in a problem-based format. The two-colour format gives an accessibility to charts, tables, algorithms and the overall design. It includes a review of modern family theory in the age of managed care, presentation of family medicine as a process, and sections on sports medicine and geriatics. The first part of the book reviews the principles of family medicine, its history, traditions, and culture and lays the groundwork for management of illness in a social, community, and family context. The second applies these principles in caring for the family including common acute problems, chronic problems, and behavioural disorders.

This excellent text brings together information that students and professionals working in the wide variety of disciplines concerned with international health will find in no other single source. It synthesizes historical, cultural, environmental, economic, and political considerations to provide a comprehensive, global overview of the many factors that determine the health of individuals and populations. The major determinants of health status in all regions of the world are discussed, and interventions undertaken at community, national and international levels are described. Worldwide campaigns against major diseases such as smallpox, malaria and AIDS are examined for elements determining success and failure. International campaigns for primary health care, child survival, safe motherhood, diarrheal disease control, and childhood immunization are described and analyzed. Attention is also given to the interpretation of numerical data, to the impact of science and technology, to ethical and policy considerations, and to the organization and functions of national health services and multinational agencies. While the book began as a revision of Basch's widely read International Health (Oxford University Press, 1978), its scope expanded beyond the earlier volume to provide a much fuller picture of the field of international health.

The principles of treatment of spinal disorders are covered in this comprehensive, lavishly illustrated text. Corresponding X-Rays, CTs and MRIs are included with most of the line drawings to accentuate important landmarks and findings. Spinal deformity, biomechanics of the spine, embryology, osteoporosis, disorders of the cervical spine, non-operative care of the spine, tumors of the spine and physical examination are discussed. An overview of epidemiology and the treatment of congenital and acquired disorders are also included. Each chapter features a "key points" section for quick reference and review.

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Following publication of the first edition in 1993, the Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine rapidly established itself as the definitive textbook on the subject. Each edition has received widespread critical acclaim, and the book is used across the world by the wide range of health care professionals involved in the care of patients with a terminal illness, or chronic, progressive conditions. Existing readers who automatically turn to the textbook will welcome this updated edition of their familiar reference, while it will prove a fascinating read to a new generation of palliative care professionals. The rapid development of the specialty means the textbook is always thoroughly revised between editions, and the fourth edition is no exception. The original editors, Geoffrey Hanks and Nathan Cherny, are joined by four new editors who are leaders in the field and represent a more global editorial approach than ever before. The multi-disciplinary nature of palliative care is emphasized throughout, while an entire section looks at the individual professional roles that contribute to the best-quality palliative care. Ethical issues are explored, including topical chapters on the controversial issues of witholding and withdrawing life-sustaining therapy, and euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. Communication issues and the psychiatric, spiritual, and psychosocial issues so integral to modern palliative care are covered in depth. As palliative care has become an established and accepted specialty, there is the need for the evidence-base to match other areas of clinical medicine, and a section looks specifically at research in palliative care. The treatment of symptoms is comprehensively covered, with particular focus on the management of pain. Specific chapters are devoted to the role of palliative care in non-malignant diseases and conditions, while education and training are highlighted as critical to future best practice. The Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine has continually evolved, keeping pace with the changing face of palliative care, and this new edition ensures that it remains at the forefront of the specialty. No hospital, hospice, palliative care service, or medical library should be without a copy.

Note:This is Book does not include Prep U. Prepare for medical-surgical nursing practice and success on the NCLEX with Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 13th Edition. A favorite resource for students and practicing nurses for almost a half-century, this book provides comprehensive yet accessible coverage of a broad range of medical conditions while focusing on the nursing process and the nurse’s role in caring for and educating patients and families within today’s complex health care delivery system.    Up-to-date coverage of the health care needs of people with disabilities, nursing research findings, ethical considerations, and evidence-based practice gives you opportunities to refine your clinical decision-making skills.  Fully updated and enhanced, this new edition provides a fully integrated solution that promotes clinical judgment, performance, and success on the NCLEX examination and in nursing practice. Key Features in the 13th Edition: NEW! Concept Mastery Alerts clarify difficult concepts, informed by data from Misconception Alert questions in PrepU for  Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12e. NEW! Quality and Safety Nursing Alerts build upon previous edition’s Nursing Alerts to highlight issues related to quality and safety nursing care. NEW! The updated unit openers include new  Case Studies with QSEN Competency Focus to highlight a competency and related knowledge, skills, and attitudes.  Additional information for these case studies related to NANDA-I, NIC, NOC and the nursing process is available online. NEW! Prioritization Questions have been added to the Critical Thinking Exercises. UPDATED! Genetics Charts and Ethical Dilemma Charts have been revised to reflect the latest advances in the field. UPDATED! Critical care information has been updated to further the authors' goal to have the most up-to-date and clinically relevant content on critical care throughout the book. EXPANDED! Expanded coverage of obesity, highlighted with a new icon, focuses on this epidemic health problem in our society. STEAMLINED! The Table of Contents has been reorganized for a more logical sequence and flow. REVISED! The accompanying Study Guide now features reorganized content and revised questions. Nursing Process sections, Plans of Nursing Care, and Critical Care sections More than 2,900 NCLEX-style review questions Assessment Charts, Risk Factor Charts, Guidelines Charts, Genetics in Nursing Practice Charts, Patient Education Charts, Health Promotion Charts,  Ethics and Related Issues Charts, and Pharmacology Charts and tables. Gerontologic Considerations sections, Physiology/Pathophysiology figures, and Home Care Checklists Nursing Research Profiles and EBP questions help students learn the importance of evidence-based practice. Concepts in Action Animations bring anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology concepts to life.

Virtual Patient Encounters is a breakthrough in EMS education! Users can get real-world prehospital experience without leaving the classroom or home! The Virtual Patient Encounters learning triad - a textbook, interactive patient simulation software, and a study guide that ties everything together - offers a state-of-the-art tool for developing critical thinking skills. Users can apply what they're learning in Mosby's EMT-Basic Textbook, Revised 2nd Edition on 15 virtual patients in a variety of prehospital environments. It's an incredible opportunity to make real patient care decisions in a safe environment! An extraordinary study guide that helps students take the knowledge they learn in Mosby's EMT-Basic Textbook, Revised 2nd Edition, and apply it to 15 complex patient care scenarios in a virtual prehospital setting - promoting mastery of NSC competencies Utilizes interactive patient care simulation software, featuring scenario-setting videos, virtual assessment tools, treatment protocols, emergency drug information, intervention wizards, and more Serves as a bridge between the classroom and clinicals - so students truly understand how theory applies to situations they'll face in the real world Presents realistic emerging conditions that are a direct result of students' interventions Provides hands-on learning - making it easy for audio, visual and kinesthetic learners Offers students peace of mind - preparing them for clinicals by removing the risk of harming real patients and building their confidence throughout the course Makes assessment of students easy - instructors can gauge student comprehension and ability to think critically through study guide exercises and logs from the software Provides the opportunity for class discussion on the same patient -- so the entire class can discuss learning points of each virtual patient and their outcomes

Virtual Patient Encounters is a breakthrough in EMS education! Users can get real-world prehospital experience without leaving the classroom or home! The Virtual Patient Encounters learning triad - a textbook, interactive patient simulation software, and a study guide that ties everything together - offers a state-of-the-art tool for developing critical thinking skills. Users can apply what they're learning in Mosby's Paramedic Textbook, Revised 3rd Edition on 15 virtual patients in a variety of prehospital environments. It's an incredible opportunity to make real patient care decisions in a safe environment! An extraordinary study guide that helps students take the knowledge they learn in Mosby's Paramedic Textbook, Revised 3rd Edition, and apply it to 15 complex patient care scenarios in a virtual prehospital setting - promoting mastery of NSC competencies Utilizes interactive patient care simulation software, featuring scenario-setting videos, virtual assessment tools, treatment protocols, emergency drug information, intervention wizards, and more Serves as a bridge between the classroom and clinicals - so students truly understand how theory applies to situations they'll face in the real world Presents realistic emerging conditions that are a direct result of students' interventions Provides hands-on learning - making it easy for audio, visual, and kinesthetic learners Offers students peace of mind - preparing them for clinicals by removing the risk of harming real patients and building their confidence throughout the course Makes assessment of students easy - instructors can gauge student comprehension and ability to think critically through study guide exercises and logs from the software Provides the opportunity for class discussion on the same patient - so the entire class can discuss learning points of each virtual patient and their outcomes.

MOSBY'S TEXTBOOK FOR LONG-TERM CARE ASSISTANTS provides complete coverage of the knowledge and skills required to work in a long-term care facility. This popular text features a clear, logical presentation of procedures with hundreds of large, full-color photos and drawings, making it easy for students to learn and understand. This new edition addresses the expanding role of the nursing assistant in long-term care, and includes a number of more complex procedures now frequently performed in subacute facilities. New information on work ethic, basic job skills, cultural considerations, quality of life, care of the developmentally disabled, and residents with dementia prepare the student for today's residents. * Contains complete coverage of the knowledge and skills needed by the nursing assistant in long-term care. * Features a clear, readable writing style that makes learning easy for students. * Attractive, full-color design engages students' interest. * Includes concise, step-by-step procedures that clearly explain how to perform nursing skills. * Provides hundreds of full-color photos and drawings to add visual appeal and show students exactly how to perform important tasks. (Includes FREE MERLIN website at:www.harcourthealth.com/MERLIN/MAPS/LTCtxtbk/)

Updated to reflect the new 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines! This easy-to-use study guide reinforces the basic principles and skills needed to successfully practice in the field. This exceptional workbook follows Mosby's Paramedic Textbook, Revised 3rd Edition, on a chapter-by-chapter basis in an easy-to-use, self-pacing format. Chapters contain patient care scenarios, multiple-choice questions with rationales, review questions, matching, and fill-in-the-blank questions, and more. Also included is a thorough review of anatomy and physiology, basic math tutorials, and much more! More than 2,200 questions in a variety of formats - including multiple choice, matching, fill in the blank, labeling exercises, and short answers - help students learn and understand essential concepts. All questions have answers with rationales, and the answers are cross-referenced to the objectives in the book. Perforated flash cards (32 drug cards and 22 ECG cards) make reviewing convenient and fun. NREMT skills sheets are included to aid in skills review and practice. Updated to reflect the new 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines. A new case study section called "Wrap it Up" features questions at the end of each chapter. Chapter summaries from the textbook reinforce key concepts.

The Oxford Textbook of Oncology is a landmark reference resource for practicing and trainee oncologists. It combines the experience of the world's leading cancer experts with an unsurpassed integration of basic science and clinical practice. It sets new standards for publishing in oncology, offering a ground-breaking innovative approach to the field combined with the quality, accuracy, and intellectual rigor you have come to expect from the world's most prestigious reference publisher. The Oxford Textbook of Oncology is the first major oncology text to provide a fully integrated discussion of the various treatment techniques available and the first to present oncology from an international perspective rather than from the narrow view of a single area or country. The Oxford Textbook of Oncology is the definitive oncology reference for this decade and beyond. It has been designed with one purpose: to help you improve the quality, ease, and speed of the care you provide your patients. It is an essential purchase for every medical oncologist, radiologist, surgical oncologist, pathologist, and others engaged in the care of cancer patients.

Thoroughly revised and extensively illustrated, the new 2nd Edition of Mosby's PARAMEDIC TEXTBOOK provides complete coverage of prehospital care in a single, comprehensive text. Its table of contents is structured to parallel the new United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) paramedic national standard curriculum, giving paramedic students all the resources they need to pass local, state, and national examinations. The text explains the paramedic's role, the unique characteristics of prehospital care, the how-to's of patient assessment and emergency care for acutely ill and traumatically injured patients, and the principles and practice of emergency cardiac care, emergency pharmacology, infectious diseases, pediatric and geriatric emergencies, and much more. A valuable resource for both paramedic students and practicing paramedics, it keeps the reader abreast of evolving trends in the prehospital emergency care arena while laying the foundation for successful certification or recertification.

Dementia presents challenges to all those working in health and social care. It is a progressive disease that affects the person with dementia, their families and friends, and the wider community. Dementia affects each person in a unique way. The challenge to professionals is to respond to this uniqueness by providing support that is effective, meaningful and individualized, often in a context of service uncertainty and resource shortages. Dementia Care explores the key issues relevant to dementia care practice. Written by leading authorities on dementia, this new textbook is designed for both students and practitioners. It emphasizes the importance of evidence-based care and practice that are founded on understanding the lived experience of people with dementia and their supporters.

The Oxford Textbook of Critical Care is a comprehensive multi-disciplinary text covering all aspects of intensive care management. Produced by an international group of recognized experts from many disciplines, the book takes a unique problem-orientated approach to understanding the complex physiological disturbances seen in intensive care medicine. The book includes 2-colour diagrams and illustrations to help aid clarity.

Concise and organized for easy reference, the popular Textbook of Geriatric Neuropsychiatry, Third Edition, provides a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric and behavior disorders in aging patients who display impaired brain function. Leveraging expert perspectives from the multiple disciplines that inform geriatric neuropsychiatry, this text equips readers with a fresh understanding and practical application of the latest neuroscience research as it relates to the health care of aging patients with neuropsychiatric illness. The arrival of this updated text addresses two pressing realities: the optimal care needed for an increasingly aging population and the groundbreaking advancements in neuroscience research and diagnostic improvements in brain imaging that can greatly aid their treatment and care. This relevant text is highly recommended for psychiatrists, neurologists, psychologists, geriatricians, psychiatric nurses, residents and fellows, and other clinicians interested in the study and treatment of the effects of aging on the brain.

Comprehensive in scope, yet easy to read, this trusted resource is all you need to prepare for success in nurse assisting. This engaging text highlights the teamwork and communication vital to your role on the nursing team while detailing over 100 skills you need to provide safe, effective care. A comprehensive approach to nurse assisting provides complete coverage of all skills needed in a single resource. The clear, engaging, 7th grade writing style enhances comprehension. Nearly 1,000 full-color photographs and illustrations visually reinforce concepts and make content easier to understand. Over 100 procedures guide you step-by-step through essential skills, with complicated tasks presented in manageable segments for easier learning. Caring About Culture boxes help you provide care in a manner sensitive to the beliefs and customs of a variety of diverse cultures. Delegation guidelines identify your specific responsibilities in accepting commonly delegated tasks. Promoting Safety and Comfort boxes detail measures and cautions for ensuring safe, effective patient care. Focus On... boxes address the special needs of children, older persons, long-term care residents, and home care patients. Charting examples demonstrate the proper methods for accurately recording patient information and data. An appendix on Spanish health care terminology provides information needed to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients and broadens the scope of your caring abilities. Chapter Review Questions assess your understanding and identify subjects requiring further study. The Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review, sold separately, enhances your learning with engaging activities, procedure checklists, and a competency review with questions, two practice exams plus a skills review that prepare you for certification. Teamwork and Time Management boxes provide specific guidelines to help you work most efficiently. Focus on Communication boxes present practical tips for communicating clearly and effectively with residents and patients. Key Abbreviations in each chapter familiarize you with abbreviations common to your daily communication. Focus on Ethics and Laws boxes include real-life examples that help you understand the ethical and legal considerations of practice. Boxes at the beginning of each chapter list procedures in the chapter and indicate which procedures are on the CD companion. CD icons in the procedures indicate that the skill is included on the CD companion for instant reference. 10 new chapters expand coverage of important techniques and disorders so you can provide effective care for the widest range of patients/residents. A CD companion makes learning critical procedures exciting with video clips, animations, learning exercises, an audio glossary, and an interactive A&P program.

MOSBY'S TEXTBOOK FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS contains everything Nursing Assistants need to know about working in a variety of health care settings. This popular text presents information in a reader-friendly, highly visual format that appeals to learners of all levels. The clear, logical presentation of procedures, with hundreds of large, full-color photos and drawings, encourages learning. New content includes work ethics, delegation, wound care, oxygen needs and developmental disabilities.

MOSBY'S TEXTBOOK FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS contains everything Nursing Assistants need to know about working in a variety of health care settings. This popular text presents information in a reader-friendly, highly visual format that appeals to learners of all levels. The clear, logical presentation of procedures, with hundreds of large, full-color photos and drawings, encourages learning. New content includes work ethics, delegation, wound care, oxygen needs, and developmental disabilities. (Includes FREE MERLIN website at:www.harcourthealth.com/MERLIN/MAPS/NsgAstTextbook/)

Completely revised and updated, this new edition of Mosby's EMT-Intermediate Textbook incorporates the newest U.S. DOT EMT-I National Standard Curriculum. It provides information on all requisite U.S. DOT topics for EMT-I, exceeding U.S. DOT objectives for EMT-I training in many areas to provide a thoroughly comprehensive approach. Additionally, treatment guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care have been updated to reflect the most current 2000 guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care. Skill steps are presented in an order similar to the National Registry of EMTs skill testing sheets, making it easy for readers to prepare for state and national testing.

The Oxford Textbook of Surgery, 2nd Edition provides a comprehensive reference on all aspects of general surgery, and includes substantial sections on the subspecialties such as orthopedics, pediatric surgery, neurosurgery, and cardiac surgery. It has been designed for specialist and trainee surgeons working in any part of the world. The uniques, full-color design of the Textbook has been enhanced for this edition. There are major new sections on, for example, molecular biology and evidence-based surgery. Other key sections, written by world authorities, include those on endoscopic surgery, surgical nutrition, response to injury, the design and interpretation of clinical trials, causes of cancer, vascular surgery and the selection of surgical trainees. Almost every other section has been rewritten by a new contributor or heavily revised to reflect new developments and emphases in the field. Like other Oxford Textbooks there is an emphasis on the 'humane' approach with chapters on counseling bereaved relatives, pain relief and the care of the dying. An international faculty combine to make this a unique contribution to the field.

Thoroughly revised and updated, this easy-to-use study guide reinforces the basic principles and skills needed to successfully practice in the field. This exceptional workbook follows Mosby's Paramedic Textbook, 3rd Edition, on a chapter-by-chapter basis in an easy-to-use, self-pacing format. Chapters contain patient care scenarios, multiple-choice questions with rationales, review questions, matching, and fill-in-the-blank questions, and more. Also included is a thorough review of anatomy and physiology, basic math tutorials, and much more! More than 2,200 questions in a variety of formats - including multiple choice, matching, fill in the blank, labeling exercises, and short answers - help students learn and understand essential concepts. All questions have answers with rationales, and the answers are cross-referenced to the objectives in the book. Perforated flash cards (32 drug cards and 22 ECG cards) make reviewing convenient and fun. NREMT skills sheets are included to aid in skills review and practice. A new case study section called "Wrap it Up" features questions at the end of each chapter. Chapter summaries from the textbook reinforce key concepts.

In the past 20 years, there have been major developments in community mental health care across the world. The Oxford Textbook of Community Mental Health i s the most comprehensive and authoritative review published in this field. Combining both traditional and more recent concepts, this work looks at current approaches and details how the subject has evolved over the past decade, addressing controversies, and emphasizes areas of convergence, where social values, medical science, and policy forces agree on specific directions. The online version of the Oxford Textbook of Community Mental Health contains the full text of the print edition (which can be browsed by the contents list or searched), links from references in the text to external sources (via PubMed, ISI, and CrossRef), and all figures and illustrations from the print edition, downloadable into PowerPoint.

Since the previous edition of Ian McWhinney's text was published in 1989, family medicine has assumed an increasingly important role in the modern health care system. The growth of managed care in The United States and of similar movements in other countries has made it more important than ever to define and conceptualize the discipline and to synthesize its body of knowledge and skills. The author brings to this task a lifetime's experience in family practice and academic family medicine. The first edition was widely acclaimed for its originality, depth of analysis, and elegant style. The book has now been extensively revised, while retaining its original structure. The first ten chapters are devoted, as before, to a conceptualization and description of the field, Much new material has been added on the patient-centered clinical method, illness narratives, the biological basis of family medicine, health promotion, the concept of risk, and the contribution of evidence-based medicine. Chapter 9 now includes an authoritative review of evidence-based preventive strategies. The five clinical chapters exemplify the application of basic principles in practice. These have all been updated with the results of new research. The chapters on the practice of family medicine cover such topics as home care, records and practiced management. The revisions of these reflect many changes that have occurred since the first edition. A new chapter on alternative (complementary) medicine fills the need for reliable information on this topic. The book has been designed to be read as a whole, with fundamental ideas forming a continuous thread which runs through all its sections.

This is the ONE book that covers the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) Paramedic Curriculum completely! Updated to reflect the 2000 guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care, this widely acclaimed second edition features many in-text learning tools such as Critical Thinking Questions, Tricks of the Trade, boxed notes, and more! Students rave about the Emergency Drug Index, dysrhythmias that are presented in Leads I, II, III, and MCL1, and user-friendly ACLS algorithms! You won't need any other textbook to pass your examinations.