Clinical communication underpins safe patient care. The effective health professional sees illness through the patient’s eyes and understands what matters most to him or her. Effectiveness means gathering hard clinical data about the physical changes affecting the patient, understanding why…
The most trusted resource in healthcare law is this classic text from George Pozgar, now completely revised. With new case studies in each chapter, The 12th edition continues to serve as an ideal introduction to the legal and ethical issues…
AN AUTHORITATIVE REVIEW OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN TODAY'S DATA-DRIVEN HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT Today's health care professionals must work with new models and incorporate complex data into their everyday practices. Introduction to Health Care Quality is a practical resource for students…
This bible of family practice for primary care students and clinicians provides current national practice guidelines for professional standards of care across the life span. Concise and clearly organized, the resource features detailed, step-by-step instructions for physical examinations and diagnostic…
Qualitative Methods in Public Health: A Field Guide for Applied Research, 2nd Edition provides a practical orientation to conducting effective qualitative research in the public health sphere. With thorough examination and simple explanations, this book guides you through the logic…
Replete with vital information, the second edition of this authoritative women’s health text provides graduate nursing students and nurse practitioners with the resources to deliver optimal health to women of all ages. Edited by a team of highly distinguished clinicians,…
Respiratory protection includes devices and management techniques for keeping people safe from hazardous materials. This handbook presents the state-of-the-art in respiratory protection technology as well as best management practices for work centers. Included are topics relevant to industry, government, and…
The most up-to-date, comprehensive, and authoritative pharmacology text in health medicine―enhanced by a new full-color illustrations Organized to reflect the syllabi in many pharmacology courses and in integrated curricula, Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, Fourteenth Edition covers the important concepts students…
The highly respected DIVERSIFIED HEALTH OCCUPATIONS is now DHO HEALTH SCIENCE UPDATED. The Eighth Edition of this trusted text continues to provide an all-in-one resource for introductory coursework in the health science curriculum. Organized in two parts, the text opens…
Following on from 2015’s Healthcare Reform, Quality and Safety: Perspectives, Participants, Partnerships and Prospects in 30 Countries, this book encompasses a global perspective on health care while shifting the focus from reform to showcasing success stories of healthcare systems worldwide.…
Most women initially discuss health-related matters with a medical practitioner in a primary care setting, whether they have specific concerns or are seeking advice and guidance. This practical and comprehensive guide will help primary care practitioners to deliver holistic women's…
This comprehensive text helps you develop the critical knowledge, skills, and behaviors to succeed as an entry-level medical assistant. Now featuring a streamlined organization for greater effectiveness, the text maintains the easy-to-understand, proven format that has made it a perpetual…
