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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - General practice nurses are faced with the daily challenge of keeping up-to-date with a vast range of conditions and their management. They also need to be familiar with evidence-based practice to inform high-level decision making. This Survival Guide will prove a valuable resource to nursing students experiencing general practice for the first time.Many universities across England now deliver 'Fundamentals of General Practice' programmes. This book will complement those programmes and provide essential information to assist nurses new to general practice.For experienced nurses working in general practice there are essential chapters covering the latest developments such as leadership, quality improvement, PCN developments and essential clinical knowledge that highlight the changes in clinical care in recent years, plus an acknowledgement of the impact the COVID 19 pandemic has had on management of care.This is an indispensable handbook for: - Defining the essential knowledge for meeting continuing professional development requirements- Understanding fundamental clinical skills to ensure best practice- Exploring new ways of working to consult and communicate with patients- Investigating ways to improve care delivery- Handy format makes for easy reference- Clear, bulleted content puts the emphasis on quick reference- Reflective activities- Diagrams clearly explain difficult concepts- Case studies highlight best practice.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Unsurpassed in authoritative, focused content,Robbins &CotranReview of Pathology, 5th Edition, covers all major topics in general pathology and organ system pathology, effectivelypreparing you for coursework and examinations. Part of the highly regarded Robbins &Cotranfamily of texts, this easy-to-use review contains2,000 multiple-choice questions and answersto help you master the most important principles and facts in pathology. Questions and answers have been written, reviewed, updated, and explained by experts in the field, ensuring that your knowledge is up to date, thorough, and clinically relevant.- Contains 1,500 vignette-style questions in print that reinforce clinical applications and incorporate key patient care and diagnostic strategies (history, physical examination, laboratory testing, and radiologic imaging). Online, 500 additional interactive questions cover more challenging topics and less common conditions- Uses single-best-answer and extended-matching formats to reflect levels of difficulty that prepare you for examinations. Questions are written in the style of USMLE and MCCQE questions that you will encounter for qualifying examinations- Covers the fundamentals of gross and microscopic pathology as well as the latest findings in molecular biology and genetics. Answers and detailed explanations for every question are found at the end of each chapter- Incorporates recent changes in the understanding of the pathophysiology underlying disease processes as well as the approach to workup and diagnosis of disease conditions- Reflects the breadth of content in the leading Robbins & Cotran textbooks Pathologic Basis of Disease and Basic Pathology, following the chapters for guided review and referencing them for further study- Helps you visualize key pathologic concepts and conditions with over 300 full-color images- Provides a final comprehensive exam of over 75 USMLE-style questions covering the range of topics from across the book- Enhanced Elektronisches Buch version included with purchase. Your enhanced Elektronisches Buch allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With a focus on how to perform and effectively interpret pelvic ultrasound exams, Pelvic Ultrasound Imaging: A Cased-Based Application offers a unique learning experience that is ideal for ob/gyn and radiology practitioners and residents, urogynecology practitioners and fellows, diagnostic medical sonographers and those who are studying for Board exams. Current cases in gynecology and urogynecology are presented in a step-by-step format based on resident and fellow one-on-one didactic oral case reviews. An expert walk-through for each case's imaging set includes directive questions to help the reader perform proper exam assessment.- Presents cases in the way a clinical day unfolds, varied and unrelated to the previous case. Cases get progressively harder, increasingly challenging the reader's interpretation skills while moving through the text- Provides step-by-step instruction throughout, including development of 3D volume set skills, reporting nomenclature, discussion of diagnostic criteria, instrumentation topics, and clinical correlation- Highlights the importance of critically assessing, not merely diagnosing based on a presumed classic image appearance for the most common pathologies- Includes examples of common gynecology cases such as ovarian corpus luteum, hemorrhagic corpus luteum, uterine leiomyomata, endometrial polyps, and caesarean section scars, as well as more uncommon cases- Includes examples of common pelvic floor cases such as normal anal sphincter complex and thickened bladder wall, as well as more uncommon urogynecology pathologies such as rectal vaginal fistula, rectal prolapse, and mesh assessment- Walks the reader through each case with directive questions to improve diagnostic appraisal- Includes up to five images per case along with exam findings and brief clinical correlations- Provides videos on Elsevier Elektronisches Buchs for Practicing Clinicians that illustrate typically encountered real-time dynamic changes- Enhanced Elektronisches Buch version included with purchase. Your enhanced Elektronisches Buch allows you access to all of the text, figures, reporting templates, and references from the book on a variety of devices.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with 'Essential Purchase' designation in Geriatrics\*\*Gain the nursing skills you need to provide wellness-based care for older adults! Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging, 6th Edition uses a holistic approach to describe compassionate care along a continuum of wellness. Designed to promote healthy aging regardless of the patient's situation or disorder, this text provides best-practice guidelines in covering physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cognitive health. New to this edition are Next Generation NCLEX®-style case studies, updates on measuring clinical judgment, expanded coverage of core competencies, and more. Written by gerontological nursing experts Theris Touhy and Kathleen Jett, this concise text provides a solid foundation in every aspect of healthy aging.- Focus on health and wellness provides the evidence-based information and strategies needed to promote healthy aging- Key concepts, learning activities, and discussion questions in every chapter emphasize the information needed to enhance care- Recommended competencies from the AACN and the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing are integrated throughout- Discussion of disease processes is placed in the context of healthy adaptation, nursing support, and responsibilities- Easy-to-use information on nursing techniques and communication appears with the associated disorders, symptoms, and situations- Tips for Best Practice and Resources for Best Practice boxes provide insight into proven methods of nursing care- Discussions of nursing and interprofessional actions help students learn to enhance wellness, maintain optimal function, and prevent unnecessary disability- Coverage of age, cultural, racial, and gender differences highlights these important considerations in caring for older adults- NEW! Updates reflect the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Model- NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style case studies provide optimal preparation for the Next Generation NCLEX Examination- NEW! Specialized information addresses the unique needs of older adults such as atypical disease presentation, geriatric syndromes, neurocognitive disorders, quality of life with chronic illness, legal and ethical issues, and mental health challenges such as depression and substance abuse- NEW! Coverage of competencies of expanding nursing roles in the care of older adults addresses the continuum of care- NEW! Gerontological expertise is incorporated into nursing actions and complements other nursing texts (including med-surg, community health, mental health, and assessment books) used in programs without a freestanding gerontological nursing course- NEW! Expanded content includes information on COPD guidelines, medication use and misuse, Alzheimer's Disease, wound care guidelines, diagnosis and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing, joint replacement, caregiver strain, hospice and transitional care, and more.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The third edition of Carvers' Medical Imaging supports radiography students to take a reflective, evidence-based approach that will enhance their practice. This important textbook comprehensively covers the full range of medical imaging methods and techniques in one volume, and discusses them in relation to imaging principles, radiation dose, patient condition, body area and pathologies. It encourages the student to critically analyse their work rather than simply carrying out tasks. The book has been updated by an impressive team of contributors to align with developments in both radiographic techniques and the role of the radiographer. It is an essential companion for students of BSc (Hons) diagnostic radiography, those undertaking a foundation degree in radiographic practice or bachelor of medicine, and postgraduates alike.- Comprehensive, fully illustrated and well referenced discussion of all imaging techniques- Full image evaluation for radiographic examinations, including common errors- New material on potential impact of errors on accuracy of the radiographic report- New sections on preliminary clinical evaluation for projection radiography examinations, which prepares students for UK professional standards- Section on cross infection implications (relevant post COVID-19)- Includes imaging of children with suspected physical abuse.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the sternoclavicular joint to the distal phalanx, Skeletal Trauma of the Upper Extremity is a practical, one-volume resource covering all aspects of upper limb trauma and surgery. Comprehensive in scope, it features a multidisciplinary, step-by-step approach to evaluation and management, including concise background information and a detailed focus on practical points and surgical techniques. Written by global experts in traumatology, sports medicine, shoulder, elbow, and hand surgery, this richly illustrated guide brings you into the operating room with leaders in the field.- Offers detailed, practical guidance from the originators and/or masters of each procedure, along with multiple, illustrated surgical technique descriptions- Includes pearls and pitfalls, preoperative evaluation and indications, surgical techniques, rehabilitation, and management of complications- Features tables and figures throughout that clearly demonstrate surgical tips and tricks- Identifies controversial topics and covers current challenges such as arthroscopic coracoclavicular/acromioclavicular joint reconstruction, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fracture, total elbow arthroplasty for fracture, interosseous membrane reconstruction of the forearm, and many more- Contains more than 500 high-quality illustrations, including anatomical and surgical illustrations, surgical photographs, ultrasounds, and x-rays- Enhanced Elektronisches Buch version included with purchase. Your enhanced Elektronisches Buch allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.…