With A Different Glance

Author : Jo Lebeer
Publisher : Maklu
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789044128024

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With a Different Glance by Jo Lebeer Pdf

Author : Rachel K. Thomas
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118632857

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Practical Medical Procedures at a Glance by Rachel K. Thomas Pdf

British Medical Association Book Awards winner - Young Author's Award 2016 Practical Medical Procedures at a Glance covers all the practical procedures required of UK medical students, Foundation Doctors, and other medical students worldwide, and provides a vital introduction and quick reference to support clinical skills sessions and ward placements. Providing clear explanations of each skill so that they can be efficiently learned, and ultimately, safely practiced, this guide is the perfect companion to clinical practice. Practical Medical Procedures at a Glance: Provides broad topic coverage based on the GMC guidelines as listed in Tomorrow’s Doctors, with concise and accessible explanation of the reasoning behind the skills Includes aide-memoires, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and checklists for self-evaluation Uses large, clear photographs and diagrams in a ‘step-by-step’ approach to each procedure and skill Features valuable "contraindications" that show when it’s inappropriate to carry out certain procedures Includes a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/practicalmedprocedures featuring interactive multiple choice questions and videos demonstrating practical techniques Beginning with basic procedures and progressing to more complex skills, Practical Medical Procedures at a Glance builds confidence and provides an invaluable overview of the skills needed throughout medical school and beyond, regardless of specialty. This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from iTunes, Google Play or the MedHand Store.

Author : Jodi Picoult
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2007-02-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781416549192

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Second Glance by Jodi Picoult Pdf

Picoult's eeriest and most engrossing work yet delves into a virtually unknown chapter of American history--Vermont's eugenics project of the 1920s and 30s--to provide a compelling study of the things that come back to haunt those in the present, both literally and figuratively.

Author : Simon Young,Ben Pitcher
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118840726

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Medicines Management for Nurses at a Glance by Simon Young,Ben Pitcher Pdf

Medicines Management for Nurses at a Glance is the perfect companion for study and revision for pre-registration nursing and healthcare students. Combining superb full colour illustrations with accessible and informative text, it provides an easy-to-read and supportive guide to the key pharmacological knowledge nursing students and registered nurses need to know. Divided into three sections, the first introduces key topics within clinical pharmacology and medicines management including, numeracy, pharmacokinetics, routes of administration, and pharmacodynamics. The second and final sections cover the management of medicines for common medical conditions, drug interactions, side effects, and safe and effective prescribing. Written specifically for nurses, it covers the fundamentals of pharmacology as they apply to nursing practice. Breaks down complex concepts in an accessible way, providing helpful overviews of all key pharmacological topics. Includes practical issues relating to practice, and is written to support the Essential Skills Cluster of the NMC, and the content of the BNF. Includes content relevant to each of the four fields of nursing, and covers drugs for specific groups such as children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and the elderly. A companion website is available at www.ataglanceseries.com/nursing/medicinesmanagement featuring interactive multiple choice questions.

Author : Catharine Jenkins,Laura Ginesi,Bernie Keenan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118859995

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Dementia Care at a Glance by Catharine Jenkins,Laura Ginesi,Bernie Keenan Pdf

Dementia Care at a Glance is the perfect companion for health and social care professionals, nurses, students as well as family members and voluntary workers needing information and guidance about dementia care. Taking a person-centred and interpersonal approach, each chapter outlines an aspect of the experience of living with dementia and the steps that the nurse or healthcare professional can take to support them. This comprehensive book will assist readers to respond effectively, sensitively and with compassion to people living with dementia in acute settings, as well as in care environments and at home. It acknowledges the challenges that arise for people with dementia, family members and professionals and offers practical solutions based on current thinking and best practice. Presented in the bestselling at a Glance format, with superb illustrations and a concise approach Covers the common forms and manifestations of dementia, their causes, and how to address them Addresses a wide range of topics including, interventions, communication, care planning, medication, therapy, leadership as well as ethical and legal issues Takes a positive holistic approach, including not only physical and mental health issues but social and spiritual implications and a person-centred focus throughout Suitable for students on a range of healthcare courses Supported by a companion website with multiple-choice questions and reflective questions

Author : Andrée le May
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118474556

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Adult Nursing at a Glance by Andrée le May Pdf

Everything you need to know about Adult Nursing...at a Glance! Adult Nursing at a Glance is the perfect companion for study and revision for Adult Nursing students from the publishers of the market-leading at a Glance series. This title blends up-to-date evidence and essential knowledge from expert experience of nursing practice, research and teaching, in an easy-to-follow guide for student and newly qualified nurses. Adult Nursing at a Glance covers the essential components of excellent nursing, highlighting the skills that all students need to develop from the outset of their studies, and encompassing organisational and leadership skills. With an emphasis on patient care and dignity, this title is the perfect guide to healthcare delivery, management and professional development. • Follows a simple structure based around systems of the body for quick access to information, with the most common disorders of these systems • Is accompanied by a comprehensive companion website with self-testing features • Ward and Primary Care covered throughout the text • Contains all the information you need to provide the best patient care, including care planning, symptom control, communication and health promotion. This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from iTunes, Google Play or the MedHand Store.

Author : Tony Sheehy,Fariba Kolahdooz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118661000

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Nutrition at a Glance by Tony Sheehy,Fariba Kolahdooz Pdf

Nutrition at a Glance introduces key nutrition facts, such as the role of key nutrients in maintaining health, and addresses the concepts of nutrient metabolism, nutritional intake and what makes an adequate diet. It covers food safety, allergy and intolerance, GM foods, diet-related diseases and nutrigenomics. Nutrition at a Glance: • Is superbly illustrated, with full colour illustrations throughout • Includes nutrition ‘hot topics’ such as gene-nutrient interactions and dietary supplements • Has strong international appeal, with different dietary requirements provided for many countries • Is a reference text suitable for post-docs and junior scientists, including those working in public health and dietetics • Includes a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/nutrition featuring interactive multiple choice questions, abbreviations, a glossary, references and further reading, and Appendix B 1: Global dietary guidelines and Dietary Reference Intakes

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264206656

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Society at a Glance 2014 OECD Social Indicators by OECD Pdf

The biennial OECD overview of social indicators.

Author : Jonathan Gleadle
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780470654460

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History and Clinical Examination at a Glance by Jonathan Gleadle Pdf

Every medical student must be able to take an accurate history and perform a physical examination. This third edition of History and Clinical Examination at a Glance provides a concise, highly illustrated companion to help you develop these vital skills as you practice on the wards. Building on an overview of the patient/doctor relationship and basic enquiry, the text supports learning either by system or presentation of common conditions, with step-by-step and evidence-based information to support clinical examination and help you formulate a sound differential diagnosis. History and Clinical Examination at a Glance features: Succinct text and full colour illustrations, including many brand new clinical photographs A new section on the development of communication skills, which explains how to communicate in different circumstances, and with different groups of people A self-assessment framework which can be used individually, by tutors, or in group practice to prepare for OSCEs History and Clinical Examination at a Glance is the perfect guide for medical, health science students, and junior doctors, as an ideal resource for clinical attachments, last-minute revision, or whenever you need a refresher.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264243514

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Health at a Glance 2015 OECD Indicators by OECD Pdf

This book presents the most recent comparable data on the performance of health systems in OECD and certain partner countries. It includes a dashboard of health indicators, a special focus chapter on the pharmaceutical sector, and indicators on health workforce migration and health care quality.

Author : Jeremy P. T. Ward,Roger W. A. Linden
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781119247272

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Physiology at a Glance by Jeremy P. T. Ward,Roger W. A. Linden Pdf

Extensively revised and updated, this fourth edition of Physiology at a Glance continues to provide a thorough introduction to human physiology, covering a wealth of topics in a comprehensive yet succinct manner. This concise guide breaks this often complex subject down into its core components, dealing with structures of the body from the cellular level to composite systems. New to this edition are three chapters on cell signalling, thermoregulation, and altitude and aerospace physiology, as well as a glossary of terms to aid medical, dental, health science and biomedical students at all levels of their training. Featuring clear, full-colour illustrations, memorable data tables, and easy-to-read text, Physiology at a Glance is ideal as both a revision guide and as a resource to assist basic understanding of key concepts.

Author : Sarah Ross
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118257319

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Prescribing at a Glance by Sarah Ross Pdf

The principles of drug therapies are fundamental to medical practitioners in all branches; but are often difficult to get to grips with. Prescribing at a Glance addresses the most common uses of prescription drugs, and follows progress from dose calculation, administration to monitoring the effects in the treatments of major presenting problems. With a focus on prescribing, this user-friendly guide helps practitioners to develop crucial knowledge and skills, including establishing accurate drug histories, planning appropriate therapies, writing safe and legal prescriptions, critically appraising the prescribing of others, patient support, accessing reliable information about medicines, and detecting adverse drug reactions. Prescribing at a Glance:: Features detailed and high-quality colour illustrations throughout Includes examples of common prescribing errors, practice prescriptions and calculations Follows the structure of the WHO Good Prescribing Guide, and corresponds to the core curriculum of the British Pharmacological Society Is the perfect guide to help you prepare for the Prescribing Skills Assessment (PSA) Includes a companion website featuring interactive MCQs and cases, available at www.ataglanceseries.com/prescribing From the series that brought you Medical Pharmacology at a Glance, and designed to help those in the later stages of their medical training become adept at the skills required for a vital yet often confusing subject – Prescribing at a Glance will help you fill in any knowledge gaps with simple step-by-step instructions, and clear, easy-to-remember guidelines.

Author : Catriona Melville
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-28
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781118460726

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Sexual and Reproductive Health at a Glance by Catriona Melville Pdf

Sexual and Reproductive Health at a Glance provides a highly-illustrated, visual introduction to all aspects of sexual and reproductive health, from basic clinical examination skills to the management of acute Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancy. Covering topics which are often difficult to access as an undergraduate or junior doctor, Sexual and Reproductive Health at a Glance focuses on the fundamental principles in delivering effective contraception and sexual health care. It features high-yield information on the essential clinical topics covered in the Community Sexual and Reproductive Health (CSRH) curriculum. Presented in the familiar, easy-to-use, at a Glance format, Sexual and Reproductive Health at a Glance: • Provides a quick revision of basic anatomy, physiology and clinical skills • Offers balanced coverage of both male and female GU pathology, STIs and contraception • Includes material on practical gynaecological procedures performed in the out-patient setting • Presents a holistic approach to issues dealt with in this specialty • Takes a global perspective by addressing SRH issues in different cultures and resource-limited settings • Includes a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/sexualhealth featuring a selection of case scenarios and interactive flashcards for self-test This brand new title will provide an invaluable resource for medical and healthcare students, junior doctors, SRH trainees and busy clinicians working in other specialties.

Author : Henry David INGLIS (Miscellaneous Writer.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1839
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0022484612

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The Tyrol, with a Glance at Bavaria by Henry David INGLIS (Miscellaneous Writer.) Pdf

Author : Samuel Griswold Goodrich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1844
Category : Science
ISBN : PSU:000072253229

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A Glance at the Physical Sciences by Samuel Griswold Goodrich Pdf