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Libros en Ciencias de la Salud

The Clinical Audit Book
1 Edición
Clare Mayo + 1 más
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This book will provide a clear and practical guide to implementing clinical audit in practice. Divided into three parts, it introduces and contextualises what clinical audit is and how it fits in with other strategies such as evidence-based practice. The second part consists of a step-by step guide to conducting a clinical audit project in practice and part three sets out the issues which need to be considered when implementing a clinical audit programme and disseminating the results. By working through the manual, readers will be equipped to design, plan and implement a clinical audit project in order to develop patient care in line with the latest available evidence.
MCQs in Paediatrics
1 Edición
Tom G. Marshall + 2 más
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This book gives over 700 questions, answers and explanations covering a wide range of major and minor topics - core paediatric knowledge - relevant for undergraduates and for postgraduates doing part 1 of the new MRCPCH exam. The questions go beyond simply essential paediatrics, and are therefore suitable for postgrad as well as undergrad students.
Management of Violence and Aggression
A Manual for Nurses and Health Care Workers
1 Edición
Tom Mason + 1 más
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Nurses and others in the front-line(paramedic... ambulance staff, hospital and GP receptionists, social workers etc) are reporting an increasing incidence of violence and aggression from patients/clients. Some of these outbursts have resulted in permanent injury, even death, to the health care worker. The book is structured so that the notion of violence becomes more explicit with each succeeding chapter, until finally the violent outburst arrives. It offers practical prevention and management strategies, based on sound research, and provides a comprehensive view of the problem which will be of value to people working in a variety of clinical situations.
Medical Cell Biology Made Memorable
1 Edición
Robert I. Norman + 1 más
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A text designed for medical students that covers all the necessary information on cell biology needed.
Evaluating Change in Community Nursing
1 Edición
Karl Atkin + 2 más
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Health care is undergoing its most fundamental restructuring since the establishment of the welfare state. Community nursing is at the forefront of these changes and is undergoing huge shifts in priorities, funding and roles. As post-registration education in this area also changes to meet these changing needs, research and evidence-based care become key issues in understanding and demonstrating the need for community nursing. Understanding how national policy translates to local practice issues is a key priority for nurses working in all areas of community practice. Using empirical case studies, this book explores a range of key practice issues, and aims to evaluate the contribution which nursing makes in the community. The text emphasises, explores and evaluates three themes:The shift from secondary to primary careEstablishing needs and priority careThe role of evaluation in evidence-based practice.Written by leading commentator s in nursing, policy and research, each chapter isbased on substantial research and case studies in practice, and focuses on the importance of evaluation. The book is organised into three sections, exploring how evaluation is needed at the organisational level, in the practice arena and in education andtraining. Clearly written and authoritative, this book will provide an evidence-based resource for all community nurses.
Dementia Care
1 Edición
Trevor Adams + 1 más
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This book provides a comprehensive research-based source of material, which focuses on the important issue of dementia and family care. It critically examines how dementia is defined, diagnosed and 'treated' and provides a new environmentally focused approach to this challenging and growing issue for nurses and other care givers.
Interpersonal Communication and Psychology
1 Edición
Dev Rungapadiachy
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The foundations of helping or caring rests on the carer's understanding of human behaviour and their skills in facilitating effective interpersonal communication. Whilst psychology can be taught without the mere mention of interpersonal communication, the same cannot be said for interpersonal skills training. Effective interpersonal communication is grounded in psychological principles. The book is structured in three sections: intrapersonal dynamics - the ongoing psychological processes within oneself; interpersonal dynamics - the behaviour one exhibits; and interpersonal skills - the prerequisites to communication with others.
FRCA
MCQs for the Primary FRCA
1 Edición
Craig R. Bailey + 2 más
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This is a book of MCQs for the primary exam of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.The examination for the fellowship of the Royal College or Anaesthetists has recently been revised. This book will be among the first self-testing books aimed at the new examinations such as the European Diploma of Anaesthesiology.
Exercise on Prescription
Activity for Cardiovascular Health
1 Edición
John P. Buckley + 2 más
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With a wealth of sound practical advice, from the authors' years of extensive experience, this book will be invaluable for all those prescribing aerobic exercise programmes for cardiovascular health including: general practitioners, physiotherapists, nurses, exercise instructors and advisors.
Manual of Pediatric Critical Care
1 Edición
Mary Fran Hazinski
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Aquick reference to clinical information needed in Pediatric Intensive Care Units. The Manual makes extensive use of illustrations tables and boxes and provides up-to-date information on nursing interventions for the critically ill child. It also includes content on psychosocial issues, family needs and PICU instrumentation.

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