Cardiologists today must have adequate basic training in vascular medicine in order to care for patients with peripheral vascular diseases. However, the topic of peripheral vascular disease has been inadequately addressed in most training programs, and particularly in the literature directed toward cardiologists. This text, the first of its kind, is intended to broaden their knowledge base and cli…
The standard procedure for defining the anatomic extent and severity of coronary artery disease is catheter-based selective coronary angiography. While there are advantages to coronary angiography, it is invasive with some risk of complications and requires a brief period of hospitalization, making it relatively expensive. Cardiac CT, PET and MR is a complete technique-oriented reference, offering…
Lower limb wounds are frequently observed in clinical practice and often present a real challenge for health care practitioners. Lower extremity wound care requires a multidisciplinary approach involving a number of different health care professionals in order to achieve optimum patient care. Nurses and podiatrists, in particular, are frequently involved in the assessment and management of lower e…
“The challenge in all settings is to make the difficult decisions in a way that is defensible, justifiable, ethical, and equitable” So write Nick Freemantle and Suzanne Hill in their introduction to this important discussion on decision making in the reimbursement of pharmaceuticals. Based around a programme supported by the World Health Organization, chapters by leading academics involved in the …
Blood services and Transfusion Medicine have become more clinical, scientific, well organised and consolidated over the last 20 years. More is known about the frequency and aetiology of the hazards of blood transfusions. The ABC of Transfusion is a well established introduction for all staff working in blood services, blood transfusion departments, surgical units and intensive care, and all prescr…
This well established ABC has been updated with new charts, illustrations and guidelines on aspects of nutrition which affect heart disease, blood pressure, chronic diseases such as diabetes and some types of cancer. The book also contains the most current nutritional recommendations for pregnancy and infant feeding as well as advice for children and adults young and old. With chapters covering nu…
When you are ready to implement measures to improve patient safety, this is the book to consult. Charles Vincent, one of the world's pioneers in patient safety, discusses each and every aspect clearly and compellingly. He reviews the evidence of risks and harms to patients, and he provides practical guidance on implementing safer practices in health care. The second edition puts greater emphasis o…
Dental Reception and Practice Management is the dental office administrator’s essential companion to all aspects of reception work and practice management duties. The book covers vital interpersonal skills and the important aspects of business management and marketing relevant to dentistry. In addition it explains the development of dental care and the range of available treatments, enhancing the …
Dental Reception and Practice Management is the dental office administrator’s essential companion to all aspects of reception work and practice management duties. The book covers vital interpersonal skills and the important aspects of business management and marketing relevant to dentistry. In addition it explains the development of dental care and the range of available treatments, enhancing the …
Dental Reception and Practice Management is the dental office administrator’s essential companion to all aspects of reception work and practice management duties. The book covers vital interpersonal skills and the important aspects of business management and marketing relevant to dentistry. In addition it explains the development of dental care and the range of available treatments, enhancing the …
Dental Reception and Practice Management is the dental office administrator’s essential companion to all aspects of reception work and practice management duties. The book covers vital interpersonal skills and the important aspects of business management and marketing relevant to dentistry. In addition it explains the development of dental care and the range of available treatments, enhancing the …
Описанное в рассказе - один из вариантов развития эндогенного психического заболевания. В тексте описаны реальные переживания и высказывания нескольких пациенток с расстройствами пищевого поведения. Это было суммировано и творчески наложено на происходившие в действительности события. Имена и хоть какие-либо частности клинической картины, позволяющие узнать героев, изменены для сохранения врачебно…
Вы страдаете навязчивостями? А близкие? Может быть друзья? Герой рассказа был обречен заболеть этим расстройством. Почему?...- читай! В рассказе использовались типичные мысли пациентов, их высказывания, суммированы многочисленные клинические случаи в лице героя, но главное - способ преодолеть ОКР. Как помочь прорваться своему таланту за барьер ритуалов описано именно тут. Имена и хоть какие-либо ч…
Данный сборник научных трудов – материалы Всероссийской юбилейной научной конференции, посвященной 120-летию со дня рождения выдающегося отечественного психолога Сергея Леонидовича Рубинштейна (1889–1960). Представленные материалы являются тематическими и посвящены обсуждению субъектного подхода в психологии, личности профессионала в обществе современных технологий и нейрофизиологическим основы пс…
Данный сборник научных трудов – материалы Всероссийской юбилейной научной конференции, посвященной 120-летию со дня рождения выдающегося отечественного психолога Сергея Леонидовича Рубинштейна (1889–1960). Представленные материалы являются тематическими и посвящены обсуждению субъектного подхода в психологии, личности профессионала в обществе современных технологий и нейрофизиологическим основы пс…