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Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1138 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Diagnosis
ISBN : 9814033626
Author : Fred F. Ferri
Publisher : Mosby Incorporated
Page : 591 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1987-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0801616611
Author : Fred F. Ferri
Publisher : Mosby Incorporated
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2004-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323023991
The 6th Edition of this practical, pocket-sized reference continues to zero right in on the information busy readers need-differential diagnoses, clinical findings, lab values, and treatment guidelines, and makes them easy to access it quickly. It covers over 170 of the most essential medical topics, as well as over 220 of the most commonly prescribed medications and over 140 of the most frequently performed laboratory tests. Provides a dedicated chapter on differential diagnosis, covering over 125 essential topics Features numerous tables and algorithms for easy access to information Includes tear-out cards for cardiac codes and cardiac drugs Offers the very latest clinical, therapeutic, laboratory medicine, and diagnostic imaging information Presents 78 new Differential Diagnosis tables-203 in all-listing diagnostic possibilities from most to least common, where appropriate. Includes an extensive new section on diagnostic imaging, with advice on which tests to order when, the proper sequence of tests, and interpreting the results. Lists the causes of laboratory test abnormalities from most to least common. Uses a new, more reader-friendly, two-color design, and many new full-color illustrations throughout. The CD-ROM version of this handheld software is not Mac-compatible. All Mac users must purchase the downloadable version (ISBN 0-323-02858-6). See link to this product under"CompanionProducts". With 12 additional contributing experts.
Author : Kathryn Boog,Claire Tester
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2007-10-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780443103803
This book encourages health professionals to reconceptualise their practice in the light of the fact that their patients are deteriorating and dying, supporting them in their dichotomous role which involves affirming that person's life whilst acknowledging that that life is ending. Professionals are encouraged to think laterally, to be creative in their use of their core skills, and to use their life skills and experience to change the focus of their interventions. By making these changes, those involved with caring for the dying will be able to address issues related to burnout and feeling de-skilled. The authors share their considerable experience with the reader - what works for both patient and carer/professional when working in this field. By providing workable solutions, they empower those in disempowering situations, such as when working with terminally ill children and adults. The book is truly holistic and client-centred in its approach, upholding the philosophy of palliative care. Aimed at all who interact with children and adults who have a life-limiting condition or who are dying Offers practical examples of approaches to dilemmas and emotional issues commonly face by those working in palliative care Encourages professionals to think laterally, to be creative in their use of core skills, and to use their life skills and experience to change the focus of their interventions Moves the emphasis away from the medical model to the emotional and spiritual influences on quality of life Offers clear, workable guidelines and demonstrates practical solutions, based on proven theory and experience, to problems encountered on a day-to-day basis by patients and those coming into contact with them
Author : Paul Glasziou,Les Irwig,Chris Bain,Graham Colditz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2001-11-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781139432214
What do we do if different studies appear to give different answers? When applying research to questions for individual patients or for health policy, one of the challenges is interpreting such apparently conflicting research. A systematic review is a method to systematically identify relevant research, appraise its quality, and synthesize the results. The last two decades have seen increasing interest and developments in methods for doing high quality systematic reviews. Part I of this book provides a clear introduction to the concepts of reviewing, and lucidly describes the difficulties and traps to avoid. A unique feature of the book is its description, in Part II, of the different methods needed for different types of health care questions: frequency of disease, prognosis, diagnosis, risk, and management. As well as illustrative examples, there are exercises for each of the sections. This is essential reading for those interested in synthesizing health care research.
Author : Hameen Markar,Geraldine O'Sullivan
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781444145410
This essential guide provides a lifeline to authoritative, reliable information on medical management, giving you all the skills you need whether managing a junior colleague as a lead doctor, or running multidisciplinary consortia in the NHS or private sectors. Learn key skills from leadership, managing change, quality control, and project management through to doctors in difficulty, appraisals and revalidation, managing exceptional performance, and poor performance Comprehensive coverage of NHS and private healthcare, primary care, acute and emergency care, mental health, and many other sectors Gain insight into important topics such as healthcare innovations and technologies, implementing evidence-based medicine, medical education, patient safety, and primary care consortia Refine your management skills with advice, wisdom, and practical help from key opinion leaders, medical professionals, and management experts In this world of change, reforms and new government initiatives, can you afford not to build on your existing skills? Whether you are new to medical management or an experienced director wishing to stay up to date and refine your expertise, this book will be an invaluable source of advice to help you manage the delivery of high-quality care.
Author : Lauren L. Patton
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118929285
With new medications, medical therapies, and increasing numbers of older and medically complex patients seeking dental care, all dentists, hygienists, and students must understand the intersection of common diseases, medical management, and dental management to coordinate and deliver safe care. This new second edition updates all of the protocols and guidelines for treatment and medications and adds more information to aid with patient medical assessments, and clearly organizes individual conditions under three headings: background, medical management, and dental management. Written by more than 25 expert academics and clinicians, this evidence-based guide takes a patient-focused approach to help you deliver safe, coordinated oral health care for patients with medical conditions. Other sections contain disease descriptions, pathogenesis, coordination of care between the dentist and physician, and key questions to ask the patient and physician.
Author : Florian Leiner,Wilhelm Gaus,Reinhold Haux,Petra Knaup-Gregori
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2003-01-14
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0387951598
Medical Data Management is a systematic introduction to the basic methodology of professional clinical data management. It emphasizes generic methods of medical documentation applicable to such diverse tasks as the electronic patient record, maintaining a clinical trials database, and building a tumor registry. This book is for all students in medical informatics and health information management, and it is ideal for both the undergraduate and the graduate levels. The book also guides professionals in the design and use of clinical information systems in various health care settings. It is an invaluable resource for all health care professionals involved in designing, assessing, adapting, or using clinical data management systems in hospitals, outpatient clinics, study centers, health plans, etc. The book combines a consistent theoretical foundation of medical documentation methods outlining their practical applicability in real clinical data management systems. Two new chapters detail hospital information systems and clinical trials. There is a focus on the international classification of diseases (ICD-9 and -10) systems, as well as a discussion on the difference between the two codes. All chapters feature exercises, bullet points, and a summary to provide the reader with essential points to remember. New to the Third Edition is a comprehensive section comprised of a combined Thesaurus and Glossary which aims to clarify the unclear and sometimes inconsistent terminology surrounding the topic.
Author : Lauren L. Patton
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118245309
"The ADA's Practical Guide to Patients with Medical Conditions is a clinical manual that provides practicing dentists with information on a range of common medical conditions and guidelines for treating patients presenting with these conditions. Individual chapters reflect different systems-such as Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Endocrine and Metabolic, Neurologic, Gastrointestinal and others-or specific disorders and conditions-such as Bleeding Disorders, HIV/AIDS and Related Conditions, Head and Neck Cancer, Women's Oral Health Issues, and others. Chapters follow a consistent format and include sections on background, description of disease, pathogenesis, coordination of care between the dentist and patient, medical management, dental management, and key questions to ask the patient and the physician. With contributions from over 25 experts in the field, The ADA's Practical Guide to Patients with Medical Conditions is a must-have resource for all general dentists in practice"--
Author : Fred F. Ferri
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1095 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8131212319
Author : Neil S. Skolnik
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781607616061
Physician adoption of electronic medical records (EMRs) has become a national priority. It is said that EMRs have the potential to greatly improve patient care, to provide the data needed for more effective population management and quality assurance of both an individual practice’s patients and well as patients of large health care systems, and the potential to create efficiencies that allow physicians to provide this improved care at a far lower cost than at present. There is currently a strong U.S. government push for physicians to adopt EMR technology, with the Obama administration emphasizing the use of EMRs as an important part of the future of health care and urging widespread adoption of this technology by 2014. This timely book for the primary care community offers a concise and easy to read guide for implementing an EMR system. Organized in six sections, this invaluable title details the general state of the EMR landscape, covering the government’s incentive program, promises and pitfalls of EMR technology, issues related to standardization and the range of EMR vendors from which a provider can choose. Importantly, chapter two provides a detailed and highly instructional account of the experiences that a range of primary care providers have had in implementing EMR systems. Chapter three discusses how to effectively choose an EMR system, while chapters four and five cover all of the vital pre-implementation and implementation issues in establishing an EMR system in the primary care environment. Finally, chapter six discusses how to optimize and maintain a new EMR system to achieve the full cost savings desired. Concise, direct, but above all honest in recognizing the challenges in choosing and implementing an electronic health record in primary care, Electronic Medical Records: A Practical Guide for Primary Care has been written with the busy primary care physician in mind.
Author : Tom C. Nguyen,Oscar J. Abilez
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323078559
If you need a practical, portable resource to get you through the day-to-day management of surgical patients, this new title in the Practical Guide series is the answer! Written by residents with practice-proven guidance and input from attending surgeons, this “Pocket Scalpel zeroes in on the differential diagnoses, clinical findings, lab values, and treatment guidelines you need...all in an intuitive and user-friendly format that fits comfortably in your scrubs or white coat pocket. Offers current clinical information on all facets of surgical patient management—from bedside procedures and operation guidelines to the latest drug therapies and lab tests—to promote effective, state-of-the-art care. Provides diagrams, algorithms, comparative tables, lists, key images—and more—to facilitate quick and rapid review of high-yield information. Features a chapter of “Skeletons that provides convenient access to guidance on commonly used patient care management protocols—from admit and transfer orders, history and physical examination, and procedures...to intensive care unit progress and discharge summaries. Includes a section on pharmacotherapy for addressing specific antimicrobial conditions, enabling you to choose the most effective treatment options. Covers medical terms in Spanish, equipping you to handle an increasingly diverse patient population. Uses a convenient spiral binding so the book lays flat for easy reference and at-a-glance searching.
Author : Peggy Rossi
Publisher : Saunders
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Community health services
ISBN : UOM:49015002450899
"Case Management in Health Care" is a comprehensive reference designed to educate nurses and other health care professionals on the processes involved in case management. This reference discusses interventions and collaboration efforts that are necessary to move the patient through the continuum of care. It explores the changes in case management and it explains the financial, legal, and service aspects of this field. It is appropriate for nursing students (undergraduate and graduate) as well as for practicing case managers. • Focuses on the most current topics that are based on the changes and trends in case management and health care. • Addresses health care policies, laws and regulations as they apply to a case manager's day-to-day responsibilities. • Presents the basics on health insurance and the alternate funding programs equipping case managers to become active advocates for their patients. • Explores the pitfalls and barriers frequently encountered when locating appropriate patient resources, and explains how to overcome them. • Discusses various levels of care and treatment settings outside the acute care setting (ex. skilled nursing facility and home health care). • Explains the increasing number of case management models that are being used in various clinical settings. • Compares the roles and responsibilities of a utilization manager and a case manager, emphasizing the need for their collective efforts in providing quality patient care. • Case Management and Technology, focuses on systems support, technology tools and resources, meaningful reporting, using the Internet, and video conferencing in relation to effectively serving patients. • Quality Management for Case Managers, covers guidelines for quality management, organization standards and practices, accountability, increasing customer satisfaction, and measuring utilization and costs. • Audits, identifies auditing entities and discusses development of successful competency programs to meet regulatory standards specific to case management. • The Importance of Credentialing, discusses the significance of credentialing as the start of the quality process of an organization. • Discusses new modalities for case management such as demand management, care management, drug state management, and disability management. • Addresses the complexity of the moral and ethical issues facing today's case managers. • Includes content on worker's compensation, on-site vs. telephonic case management, and tools to improve the case management practice. • Tips and training tools for care givers are updated to include agencies, literature, and various web sites dedicated to care giving. • Expanded content on legal and legislative issues such as the Balanced Budget Act (BBA), Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA). • Provides current coverage of funding and insurance programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, Children's health coverage, Veteran's benefits, and TRICARE. • Content in Complex Care and Post Acute Care units have been expanded to include the latest advances in emergency care, hospice, and managing geriatric, transplant, mentally ill patients. • Each chapter begins with Objectives that list key points and focus the reader on essential content to better prepare them for learning. • Suggested Websites and Resources listed at the end of chapter provide reader with opportunity for further study and research. • End of Chapter Exercises (1-5 questions) promote active learning and application of pertinent content.
Author : Barry Kinzbrunner,Joel Policzer
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0071766618
The most thorough text available on providing patients and families with quality end-of-life care "The study/learning questions at the end of each chapter make this book an excellent resource for both faculty who wish to test knowledge, and individual learners who wish to assess their own learning....The book is well written and easy to read. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service End of Life Care: A Practical Guide offers solution-oriented coverage of the real-world issues and challenges that arise daily for clinicians caring for those with life-limiting illnesses and conditions. End of Life Care: A Practical Guide includes specific clinical guidance for pain management and other common end of life symptoms. The second edition has been made even more essential with the addition of chapter-ending Q&A for self assessment and board review, new coverage of multicultural medicine, an increased number of algorithms to assist decision making on complicated clinical, legal, and ethical issues. Six sections walk you through the complexities of caring for patients who are nearing the end of life: Preparing Patients for End of Life Management of Symptoms Diagnostic and Invasive Interventions Ethical Dilemmas Special Populations Diversity No other text better assists physicians and other clinicians in providing patients near the end of life with support, guidance, and hope in the face of “hopelessness” than End of Life Care: A Practical Guide.
Author : Anne Rundle,Maria Carvalho,Mary Robinson
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2002-05-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 078796221X
A manual written for health care professionals who care for patients from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. First developed by doctors and nurses at Children's Hospital in Boston, it contains detailed, practical information for working with dozens of religious and cultural groups and is designed to help providers best meet needs of their ethnically diverse patients while satisfying stringent new regulatory standards for culturally sensitive care.