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  • Serious Mental Health Problems in the Community

    Policy, Practice & Research
    • 1 Edición
    • Charles Brooker + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The shift in the care of people with serious mental illness to community-based care has been the subject of intense policy, educational and research activity, yet the provision of effective services remains problematic. This book brings together experts from a range of disciplines to provide a comprehensive and contemporary account of community services.Section I: Contemporary Issues in Community Health Care Services provides an informed and critical overview of the effect of policy framework, organizational structures, economic issues and the principles of 'good' practice in the provision of community services for people with serious mental health problems.Section II: Specific Intervention strategies summarises much of the work to date on working effectively with people who have serious mental health problems. It combines research evidence and practical illustrations of approaches and interventions with informed comment on their efficacy and implementation in routine clinical practice.Chapters include key points, case studies, questions for reflection and discussion and suggested further reading. Relevant research and evidence is cited throughout and the need for further research in this area are emphasised.All students and practitioners involved in planning, providing and evaluating services for people who have serious mental health problems will find this book an invaluable source of information for developing and delivering effective services.

  • The Therapeutic Relationship in Complementary Health Care

    • 1 Edición
    • Annie Mitchell + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Research-based and clinically relevant, the authors explore the crucial role of 'non-specific' aspects of treatment, such as trust, care, positive expectations and understanding in the healing process. It has much to offer all health care professionals concerned with holistic practice and with helping patients to promote their own health.

  • Mind Maps in Medicine

    • 1 Edición
    • Peter McDermott + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The concept of mind mapping was introduced by Tony Buzan in 1973. Since then it has become a technique used in many disciplines to help clarify thinking, organise thoughts and information, provide overviews of complex topics, and help build mental models.This is a book of mind maps covering general medicine for medical students. It will act as a revision book, provide an overview of the subject, and help the student organise their learning of a subject.This is a book of 140 mind maps covering the whole of general medicine. The maps are arranged in order of body systems; most chapters open with a double-page signs and symptoms map.See the authors Preface for further information on the technique of mind mapping and why it will appeal to a purchaser.

  • Psychological Perspectives on Pregnancy and Childbirth

    • 1 Edición
    • Sarah Clement
    • Inglés
    This is a book about the psychological journey women make when they become pregnant, give birth and adjust to life after childbirth. The focus of the book is on three main issues: The experience for women, their families and caregivers, the psychologicalneeds of women and their families at this time and the best way for caregivers to meet these psychological needs. The contributions in this book should provoke thought, discussion and debate about the psychological side of maternity care, and ultimately enhance the psychological care that is given to women and their families before, during and after childbirth.

  • Clinical Anatomy and Management of Cervical Spine Pain

    Clinical Anatomy and Management of Back Pain Series
    • 1 Edición
    • Lynton Giles + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The text has been organised into three sections so that the information required by the reader can be easily accessed:*Section 1: introduces the reasoning behind the text as well as an overview of the neuroanatomy of the cervical spine*Section 2: the clinical anatomy, pathology and biomechanics of the cervical spine*Section 3: diagnosis and managementThis book is the second volume in the series of three books bringing together a truly multidisciplinary approach to the management of mechanical spinal pain. Each volume provides a thorough review and analysis of clinically relevant information on the basic sciences leading to diagnosis and treatment of mechanical spinal disorders. The books are aimed at both undergraduate and postgraduate students of chiropractic, osteopathy and physiotherapy, as well as all clinicians who seek a comprehensive review of mechanical spinal pain.

  • CUSTOM - Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians - Statford Career Institute Edition

    Volume 1
    • 4 Edición
    • Volumen 1
    • Dennis M. McCurnin
    • Inglés

  • The Independent Midwife

    • 1 Edición
    • Lesley Hobbs
    • Inglés
    Following on from the success of the first edition of The Independant Midwife, this second edition has been updates to include changes that have occurred since 1993, such as professional indemnity insurance. This book will be of great interest to and assistance to those wishing to set up an independent practice or partnership, providing practical advice on the different aspects that are involved in working as an independant practitioner. Useful sample documents and contact addresses are also included.

  • Epidemiology in Medical Practice

    • 5 Edición
    • Cyrus Cooper + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and causation of disease in human populations. It has always been part of the curriculum for medical students, but not ranked highly by them in terms of interest or importance. However, recent GMC recommendations for change in the UK medical curricula include an increase in emphasis in the study of epidemiology and public health medicine, so the subject is likely to take higher priority in the future. This new edition of one of the best known student textbooks of epidemiology has been updated and includes new material while still offering concise coverage of the core knowledge required by the student.

  • Anomalies Of Binocular Vision

    Diagnosis And Management
    • 1 Edición
    • Robert P. Rutstein + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This comprehensive text explains the diagnostic and optometric management procedures involved in the care of patients with binocular vision anomalies. It is a clinically oriented text that can be used by the student as well as the clinician. It provides thorough descriptions of the many binocular vision anomalies, describes the necessary testing procedures to correctly diagnose each disorder, and suggests the most appropriate management. Featuring many illustrations, photos and case studies, particularly on strabismus and incomitant deviations, it presents an orderly practical approach to diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment decision making.

  • Rehabilitation of Movement

    Theoretical Basis of Clinical Practice
    • 1 Edición
    • Judith Pitt-Brooke
    • Inglés
    A core undergraduate physiotherapy textbook, Rehabilitation of Movement provides a literature based introduction to contemporary approaches in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

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