34 Patients

Author : Tom Templeton
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781405944663

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34 Patients by Tom Templeton Pdf

Discover the profound and moving portrait of one doctor's life and work in the NHS 'Wonderful - insightful and compassionate' Dr Richard Shepherd, bestselling author of Unnatural Causes ________ They can't teach you how to be a doctor at medical school . . . As a junior doctor, Dr Tom Templeton learnt how to do his job from books, professors and other doctors and nurses. But the most important lessons - tolerance, kindness, resilience and bravery - he learnt from his patients. Here, he shares the stories of just 34, and how they changed his life while he was helping theirs. From a stillbirth to the old woman who lived a century, from the inhabitants of stately homes to the homeless, these stories whether heartwarming or heartbreaking, funny or tragic, are always inspiring and illuminating. We are all patients, but discover for the first time how the doctors see us . . . ________ 'An admirably told story' Spectator 'Informative and personal, humbling and healing' Observer

Author : Lizza E.L Hendriks,Deepa S. Subramaniam,Anne-Marie C. Dingemans
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889457076

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Central Nervous System Metastases in Lung Cancer Patients: From Prevention to Diagnosis and Treatment by Lizza E.L Hendriks,Deepa S. Subramaniam,Anne-Marie C. Dingemans Pdf

Approximately 40% of lung cancer patients will develop central nervous system (CNS) metastases during the course of their disease. Most of these are brain metastases, but up to 10% will develop leptomeningeal metastases. Known risk factors for CNS metastases development are small cell lung cancer (SCLC), adenocarcinoma histology, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutant or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) rearranged lung cancer, advanced nodal status, tumor stage and younger age. CNS metastases can have a negative impact on quality of life (QoL) and overall survival (OS). The proportion of lung cancer patients diagnosed with CNS metastases has increased over the years due to increased use of brain imaging as part of initial cancer staging, advances in imaging techniques and better systemic disease control. Post contrast gadolinium enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (gd-MRI) is preferred, however when this is contra-indicated a contrast enhanced computed tomography (CE-CT) is mentioned as an alternative option. When CNS metastases are diagnosed, local treatment options consist of radiotherapy (stereotactic or whole brain) and surgery. Local treatment can be complicated by symptomatic radiation necrosis for which no high level evidence based treatment exists. Moreover, differential diagnosis with metastasis progression is difficult. Systemic treatment options have expanded over the last years. Until recently, chemotherapy was the only treatment option with a poor penetration in the CNS. Angiogenesis inhibitors are promising in the treatment of primary CNS tumors as well as radiation necrosis but clinical trials of anti-angiogenic agents in NSCLC have largely excluded patients with CNS metastases. Furthermore, research has also focused on methods to prevent development of CNS disease, for example with prophylactic cranial irradiation. Recently, checkpoint inhibitors have become available for NSCLC patients, and tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have improved prognosis significantly in those with a druggable driver mutation. Newer TKIs are often designed to have better CNS penetration compared to first-generation TKIs. Despite advances in treatment options CNS metastases remain a problem in lung cancer and cause morbidity and mortality. This Research Topic provides an extensive resource of articles describing advances in CNS metastases management in lung cancer patients, from prevention to diagnosis and treatment.

Author : Danielle Ofri, MD
Publisher : Beacon Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780807062647

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What Patients Say, What Doctors Hear by Danielle Ofri, MD Pdf

Can refocusing conversations between doctors and their patients lead to better health? Despite modern medicine’s infatuation with high-tech gadgetry, the single most powerful diagnostic tool is the doctor-patient conversation, which can uncover the lion’s share of illnesses. However, what patients say and what doctors hear are often two vastly different things. Patients, anxious to convey their symptoms, feel an urgency to “make their case” to their doctors. Doctors, under pressure to be efficient, multitask while patients speak and often miss the key elements. Add in stereotypes, unconscious bias, conflicting agendas, and fear of lawsuits and the risk of misdiagnosis and medical errors multiplies dangerously. Though the gulf between what patients say and what doctors hear is often wide, Dr. Danielle Ofri proves that it doesn’t have to be. Through the powerfully resonant human stories that Dr. Ofri’s writing is renowned for, she explores the high-stakes world of doctor-patient communication that we all must navigate. Reporting on the latest research studies and interviewing scholars, doctors, and patients, Dr. Ofri reveals how better communication can lead to better health for all of us.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1318 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1942
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OSU:32435024776361

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Patients in Mental Institutions by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mar Riveiro Barciela,Enriqueta Felip,Maria Suarez-Almazor
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-02-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9782832513682

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Multidisciplinary Management of Cancer Patients with Immune-Related Adverse Events from Checkpoint Inhibitors by Mar Riveiro Barciela,Enriqueta Felip,Maria Suarez-Almazor Pdf

Author : Allison L. Goetsch,Dana Kimelman,Teresa K. Woodruff
Publisher : Springer
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9783319523163

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Fertility Preservation and Restoration for Patients with Complex Medical Conditions by Allison L. Goetsch,Dana Kimelman,Teresa K. Woodruff Pdf

This unique book is a comprehensive guide for healthcare providers who treat patients with complex medical conditions but lack the resources to address fertility and sexuality concerns and help patients navigate their fertility decision-making process. It presents up-to-date information concerning fertility preservation and restoration for patients with hereditary cancer syndromes, disorders of sex development, hematologic diseases, genetic disorders of gonadal dysfunction, immunologic diseases, gynecologic diseases, endocrine disorders, and autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Utilizing a practical, user-friendly format, each chapter discusses the epidemiology, classification, risk factors and/or clinical manifestations, and diagnosis and treatment modalities specific to each condition, as well as the effect of it or its treatment on fertility and unique options that may exist. Complex medical conditions are inherently difficult to manage, and reproductive interventions are often not part of the conversation. As such, Fertility Preservation and Restoration for Patients with Complex Medical Conditions will be an excellent resource for primary care physicians, obstetrician/gynecologists, endocrinologists, oncologists, and other health professionals working with patients with fertility concerns. This book, together with Oncofertility: Fertility Preservation for Cancer Survivors; Oncofertility: Ethical, Legal, Social, and Medical Perspectives; Oncofertility Medical Practice: Clinical Issues and Implementation; Oncofertility Communication: Sharing Information and Building Relationships across Disciplines; and Pediatric and Adolescent Oncofertility: Best Practices and Emerging Technologies, provides scientific and medically relevant information on fertility preservation from all vantage points and is an indispensable series for those interested in fertility management in cancer or complex settings.

Author : United States. Bureau of the Census
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 858 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1930
Category : Insanity (Law)
ISBN : OSU:32435025369877

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Patients in Hospitals for Mental Disease: 1926[-1937] by United States. Bureau of the Census Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:24504185067

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Annual report of the State Hospital Commission. 1898 by Anonim Pdf

Author : New York (State). State Hospital Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Mental illness
ISBN : UOM:39015067927643

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Annual Report by New York (State). State Hospital Commission Pdf

Vols. for 1895/96-1919/20 include annual reports of the various stae hospitals (1908/09-1919/20 summaries only).

Author : Burns,Editor: Suzanne M. Burns
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006-05-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780763770815

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AACN Protocols for Practice: Care of Mechanically Ventilated Patients by Burns,Editor: Suzanne M. Burns Pdf

Care of Mechanically Ventilated Patients guides clinicians' practice in the following categories: airway management, modes and methods of mechanical ventilation, weaning, sedation and neuromuscular blockade, nutrition support, and home care management of ventilator-assisted patients. Each protocol guides clinicians in the appropriate selection of patients, use and application of management principles, initial and ongoing monitoring, discontinuation of therapies or interventions, and selected aspects of quality control.

Author : M. Tonato
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642802409

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Antiemetics in the Supportive Care of Cancer Patients by M. Tonato Pdf

Much progress has been made in the treatment of emesis caused by antineoplastic therapy, and particularly chemotherapy. However, some aspects remain controversial and the subject of continued research. This completely updated comprehensive manual on antiemetics covers a wide range of clinically relevant topics, providing the reader with a good source of easy consultation, and giving an overall picture of the state of the art and some clues for future development.

Author : Kevin W. Finkel,Scott C. Howard
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780123982537

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Renal Disease in Cancer Patients by Kevin W. Finkel,Scott C. Howard Pdf

Renal Disease in Cancer Patients is a translational reference detailing the nephrological problems unique to patients with cancer in an organized and authoritative fashion. This book provides a common language for nephrologists, oncologists, hematologists, and other clinicians who treat cancer patients, to discuss the development of renal diseases in the context of cancer and options for their optimum diagnosis, management, and treatment. With the advent of better supportive care and the era of personalized medicine, patients with cancer are living longer, and oncologists and nephrologists now recognize the serious consequences of renal disease among these patients. Designed especially with this new need in mind, Renal Disease in Cancer Patients presents the various renal diseases affecting cancer patients in a single, authoritative volume. The book covers topics in radiation nephritis, obstructive nephropathy, drug nephropathy, graft-versus-host disease, and more. Covers clinical description, diagnostics, management, and treatment throughout along with genetics, animal models, and pathology in specific chapters Summarizes all renal diseases unique to cancer patients in a single reference Provides a resource for oncologists and nephrologists, as well as general internal and family medicine practitioners, and physicians in training

Author : Wu, Jinglong
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781522509264

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Improving the Quality of Life for Dementia Patients through Progressive Detection, Treatment, and Care by Wu, Jinglong Pdf

The prominence of dementia within the global aging population has undergone an increase in recent years. To improve the living conditions of patients, researchers must place more emphasis on early detection methods. Improving the Quality of Life for Dementia Patients through Progressive Detection, Treatment, and Care provides a thorough overview of emerging research on various neuroscience methods for the early diagnosis of dementia and focuses on the improvement of healthcare delivery to patients. Highlighting relevant issues on health information systems, behavioral indicators, and treatment methods, this book is a pivotal reference source for health professionals, neuroscientists, upper-level students, practitioners, and researchers interested in the latest developments within the field of dementia treatment.

Author : Xiaodong Tian,Menghua Dai,Jorg Kleeff
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9782832519516

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Perioperative optimization of patients undergoing pancreatic surgery by Xiaodong Tian,Menghua Dai,Jorg Kleeff Pdf

Author : Jack D. Welsh
Publisher : Mercer University Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0865549710

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Two Confederate Hospitals and Their Patients by Jack D. Welsh Pdf

Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "complete patient listings of more than 18,000 patients."--dust jacket.