Electrical Impedance Tomography
With contributions from leading international researchers, this second edition of Electrical Impedance Tomography: Methods, History and Applications has been fully updated throughout and contains new developments in the field, including sections on image interpretation and image reconstruction. Providing a thorough review of the progress of EIT, the present state of knowledge, and a look at future advances and applications, this accessible reference will be invaluable for mathematicians, physicists dealing with bioimpedance, electronic engineers involved in developing and extending its applications, and clinicians wishing to take advantage of this powerful imaging method.Key Features: Fully updated throughout, with new sections on image interpretation and image reconstruction Overview of the current state of experimental and clinical use of EIT as well as active research developments Overview of related research in geophysics, industrial process tomography, magnetic-resonance and magnetic-induction impedance imaging
Mobilizing Knowledge in Physiotherapy
Mobilizing Knowledge in Physiotherapy: Critical Reflections on Foundations and Practices is a collection of 15 collaboratively written critical essays, by 39 authors, from 15 disciplines, and seven countries.
Professional Identity in the Caring Professions
Professional identity is a central topic in all courses of professional training and educators must decide what kind of identity they hope their students will develop, as well as think about how they can recruit for, facilitate and assess this development.
Fascial Dysfunction
Fascial Dysfunction is a comprehensive guide to understanding and improving the health of your fascial system. This cutting-edge book delves into the fascinating world of fascia and its crucial role in overall wellness, chronic pain, athletic performance, and much more. With clear explanations, practical advice, and actionable steps, this book empowers you to take charge of your health and create a personalized fascial health plan. Whether you're an athlete looking to improve your performance, a chronic pain sufferer seeking relief, or simply someone interested in optimizing your overall well-being, this book is a must-read. This book is an ultimate guide to unlocking the potential of your fascial system and achieving a healthier, happier you.
Illuminating the Dark Side of Occupation
This innovative volume introduces Twinley's concept of 'The Dark Side of Occupation'. Focused on less explored and under-addressed occupations, it is an idea which challenges traditional assumptions around the positive, beneficial, health-promoting relationship between occupation and health.
Be ready in case of an emergency
Disasters, which cause significant harm and disruption, can occur anywhere. These situations may become more upsetting and unpleasant if you are unprepared. It's essential to be prepared for crises and disasters.The likelihood of surviving a disaster is increased by having the appropriate gear and learning how to handle various situations. Crisis response is improved through preparation and understanding. This increases chances of surviving and lessens the effects of the calamity on one's family.There are numerous ways to get ready for catastrophes and disasters. Plans for emergencies are essential. This should include a strategy for leaving your house and connecting with loved ones in case you become separated.Put together an emergency supply kit with non-perishable food, water, a flashlight, a first aid kit, and other necessities.A comprehensive handbook for becoming ready for disasters? Done! You can keep yourself and your family safe in an emergency by using the knowledge and suggestions in this book.In these unsure times, it's imperative to be prepared for the unexpected. We cover everything in our book, from creating emergency plans and kits to maintaining composure and making sensible decisions in the face of a crisis.Inside: assistance from experts in creating an emergency kit just for your family.Set up a communication and escape plan step by step.Tips for avoiding natural calamities including earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoesTaking care of issues such as water shortages, power outages, and other issuesAdvice for those who are stranded or injured during a crisisaides and resources for information.early planning Start defending your family by obtaining a copy today.Get your copy today!
Massage & Exercises Combined - A permanent physical culture course for men, women and children
"In this volume I have endeavored to place before the public a novel method of real scientific massage movements combined with exercises, so that the benefits of both may be obtained simultaneously. The simplicity of its technic together with its ready personal application make it possible for any individual to achieve excellent results from its use. The application of scientific massage movements stimulates the nerves, tissues, muscles, organs, vessels, glands and cells much more beneficially and effectively than general exercises. Their combined application is physical culture in its most scientific and perfected form. In working out a practical presentation of this system, it was noted that the massage movements and the most beneficial exercises could be combined readily and simply (although this must be done in a prescribed way) and that their balanced, logical combination resulted in a method far superior to all other systems of exercises, not only for the maintenance of health, but for special therapeutic and physiologic purposes. The exercises are chiefly intended for use at home, and will be found to be more advantageous to the individual than any course of physical culture offered anywhere. No gymnastic equipment is necessary and no expenditure, save that of the time required, which will vary mostly from twelve to twenty-five minutes daily according to the time, need and inclination of the individual." ALBRECHT JENSEN
Health-Care meets Self-Care
Health-Care meets Self-Care: The Chronic Illness Tracker, is a guided medical diary to help people with any chronic illness/es navigate their health journey. The book is part of a three book collection with The Chronic Details & The Chronic Combo. Alana Parisotto created this collection after personally dealing with chronic illnesses herself, to help support others in the same boat. Sections of this book include daily notes, appointment plans & debriefs, and more - all focused on tracking chronic illness/es on a daily basis. This allows for clear communication with all members of the patient's health team We encourage purchasing this book on a yearly basis, as it is only designed to last a full year / 20 medical & 20 allied health appointments.
Emergency Preparation
Disasters, which cause significant harm and disruption, can occur anywhere. These situations may become more upsetting and unpleasant if you are unprepared. It's essential to be prepared for crises and disasters.The likelihood of surviving a disaster is increased by having the appropriate gear and learning how to handle various situations. Crisis response is improved through preparation and understanding. This increases chances of surviving and lessens the effects of the calamity on one's family.There are numerous ways to get ready for catastrophes and disasters. Plans for emergencies are essential. This should include a strategy for leaving your house and connecting with loved ones in case you become separated.Put together an emergency supply kit with non-perishable food, water, a flashlight, a first aid kit, and other necessities.A comprehensive handbook for becoming ready for disasters? Done! You can keep yourself and your family safe in an emergency by using the knowledge and suggestions in this book.In these unsure times, it's imperative to be prepared for the unexpected. We cover everything in our book, from creating emergency plans and kits to maintaining composure and making sensible decisions in the face of a crisis.Inside: assistance from experts in creating an emergency kit just for your family.Set up a communication and escape plan step by step.Tips for avoiding natural calamities including earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoesTaking care of issues such as water shortages, power outages, and other issuesAdvice for those who are stranded or injured during a crisisaides and resources for information.early planning Start defending your family by obtaining a copy today.
Prepare for an Emergency
Large-scale destruction and disruption from natural disasters are global phenomena. Unpreparedness can make these circumstances more stressful and unpleasant. Being ready for emergencies is crucial.Having the right supplies and knowing how to react in various scenarios can boost your chances of surviving a catastrophic event. When faced with a crisis, knowledge and training pay dividends. This improves the family's odds of survival and reduces the impact the disaster will have on them.Preparing for disasters and calamities can be done in a variety of ways. Make sure you have a plan in place for any unexpected events. If you get separated from your loved ones, you should have a plan on how to get out of the house and get in touch with them.Put together a survival kit with items like non-perishable food, water, a flashlight, and a first aid kit in case of an emergency.How about a complete guide to emergency preparedness? Done! Applying the information and advice contained in this book can help you and your loved ones remain safe in the event of an emergency.Keeping an open mind and a supply of emergency supplies is essential in these uncertain times. In our book, we discuss everything from developing emergency plans and kits to keeping your cool and making good decisions in a dire situation.Expert advice on putting together a survival kit for your household is included inside.Establish a method of constant contact and a means of rapid egress.Advice for staying safe during seismic events, hurricanes, and tornadoesIssues like water scarcity and power outages need to be addressed.What to do if you become lost or hurt in an emergencytools and references for gathering data.The Importance of Starting Early The time to start protecting your loved ones is now, so get a copy.
Nurse Florence(R), What is Arthritis?
Sometimes it seems only a nurse can bring technical information down to an understanding that an ordinary person can grasp. The Nurse Florence(R) book series provides high quality medical information that even a child can grasp. By introducing young kids to correct terminology and science concepts at an early age, we can help increase our children's health literacy level as well as help to prepare them for courses and jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. We need more scientists so I hope that many children will enjoy this book series and consider a job involving science. Introducing Some Medical Words to Kids in Every Book
Fifth World Medicine (Book II)
In a vast world of mainstream and alternative health approaches, how do we practice the best medicine for Earth and her inhabitants? Does the scientific method, developed in the 17th century, provide relevant and effective knowledge for us in the 21st century? Do so-called objective, scientific experiments really lead to us to the full truth about health and life? Perhaps there's another science, a higher order science, that integrates spirit, mind, body, Earth, and all of Nature in a more authentic and truthful way. Given the challenges Mother Earth faces now, it's high time for a superior science that provides healing wisdom for humans as well as our sacred planet as we transition to the Fifth World.In Fifth World Medicine: The Science of Healing People and Their Planet, Dr. John Hughes beckons us to explore how we know what we know about a friend, a pet, a tree, or any being in Nature. Dr. Hughes advocates for a return to Aristotle's ultimate, contemplative science in place of the draconian 17th century science that still governs much of modern medicine today. Dr. Hughes argues that by practicing contemplative science and medicine in place of the archaic scientific method, we shall discover greater truths about ourselves and our Mother Earth. Through this contemplative science, we also find an intimacy with Nature and the Creator, the kind of intimacy that characterizes that of traditional Indigenous peoples as well as the medicine and culture of the Fifth World.
Nurse Florence(R), How Do We Grow?
Sometimes it seems only a nurse can bring technical information down to an understanding that an ordinary person can grasp. The Nurse Florence(R) book series provides high quality medical information that even a child can grasp. By introducing young kids to correct terminology and science concepts at an early age, we can help increase our children's health literacy level as well as help to prepare them for courses and jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. We need more scientists so I hope that many children will enjoy this book series and consider a job involving science.
Nurse Florence(R), What is Arthritis?
Sometimes it seems only a nurse can bring technical information down to an understanding that an ordinary person can grasp. The Nurse Florence(R) book series provides high quality medical information that even a child can grasp. By introducing young kids to correct terminology and science concepts at an early age, we can help increase our children's health literacy level as well as help to prepare them for courses and jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. We need more scientists so I hope that many children will enjoy this book series and consider a job involving science. Introducing Some Medical Words to Kids in Every Book
Nurse Florence(R), How Do We Grow?
Sometimes it seems only a nurse can bring technical information down to an understanding that an ordinary person can grasp. The Nurse Florence(R) book series provides high quality medical information that even a child can grasp. By introducing young kids to correct terminology and science concepts at an early age, we can help increase our children's health literacy level as well as help to prepare them for courses and jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. We need more scientists so I hope that many children will enjoy this book series and consider a job involving science.
Guide to Wellness Through Stretching
Stretching-you've probably heard of it. The fitness market is flooded with conflicting and confusing information about stretching. In The Guide to Wellness through Stretching, physiotherapist Dale Deis and physiologist Ed Stiles have taken a stiff, old principle and increased its range of motion. By providing education, clear direction and dispelling myths and misunderstandings, Deis and Stiles reaffirm the many benefits of stretching for all bodies. In this user-friendly guide, readers will gain knowledge about the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries, self awareness of postural and movement restrictions, and the tools needed to apply the principles of healthy movement, using stretching as a base. The authors encourage self reliance, putting clients in the driver's seats of their own bodies, and offering a simple, tangible approach to moving, feeling, and functioning better.
An Introduction to the Physics of Nuclear Medicine (Second Edition)
This book gives an introduction to the physics of nuclear medicine including the principles of radiation detection physics, methods used in radionuclide therapy and techniques to produce images for diagnosis and intraoperative monitoring.
Model-Based Approaches in Biomedical Engineering
This practical guide explores the application of modelling in biomedical engineering and healthcare. The book uses a careful selection of topics that showcase the role of computational modelling in biomedical engineering.
Facial Nerve Palsy - A Practitioner’s Guide
The 7th cranial nerve, commonly known as the facial nerve, is a compound nerve having motor, parasympathetic and sensory components. Its motor portion innervates muscles for facial movement and expression. Facial paralysis is a common clinical condition that significantly impacts a patient's quality of life. Clinical evaluation is the primary diagnostic tool, and advanced imaging techniques are usually not needed. While a majority of patients with Bell's palsy recover spontaneously, patients are generally treated with a combination of steroids, antiviral drugs, and physiotherapy. In this book, experts discuss recent advances in the diagnosis and management of 7th cranial nerve paralysis, along with surgical options.
Neurorehabilitation and Physical Therapy
Neurorehabilitation (neuroscience-based rehabilitation) is a medical approach that utilizes the brain's plasticity to help patients recover from nervous system injury. Remarkable progress has been made in this field, thus attracting increased attention from the scientific community. The concept of neurorehabilitation is widely accepted in physical therapy, and evaluation and treatment based on this concept are currently being practiced. This book provides a comprehensive overview of neurorehabilitation with chapters on motor imagery, repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation, virtual reality, neurofunctional interventional approaches, and much more.
Tapping and Eft
Eft tapping - emotional freedom technique - is a fast evolving treatment that works by releasing energy blockages within the energy system that is the source of emotional problems. The eft tapping solution uses the natural healing abilities of the mind and body, providing opportunities to achieve physical and emotional well-being in a faster time. With the eft tapping therapy, health, weight loss, wealth and happiness are at your fingertips! Included in this comprehensive guide: How to tapHow tapping workThe importance of what we say as we tapThe first tapping statement to tapWhat happens after tappingThe science behind eft tapping researchTapping storiesThis book will help you understand what habits and traits lead to emotional eating and suggest tapping strategies that help you reprogram your outlook towards food and yourself. Eft is a powerful way to curb binge eating. Eft is great way to curb any craving because it gives you the opportunity to get in touch with your inner self and identify your real snacking triggers.your emotional connection with food makes eft a valid method not just to curb cravings but also to optimize metabolism.
Peter’s Healing Salves
Some examples of what the salves in this book could be used to help the body heal from are: cuts, bruises, abrasions, burns, skin infections, eczema, and psoriasis.This book primarily focuses on topically applied mixtures that enhance the healing of an injury to the skin, muscles, and blood vessels. These mixtures comprise several ingredients that have been studied individually and occasionally in pairs, but not when all of them are used simultaneously. Hence, although the individual effects of the ingredients are proven, all of the synergistically enhanced effects are according to my logically derived beliefs. This book also contains basic wound-care information.The main focus of this book is to enable the reader to make four herbal salves that enhance the healing process, resulting in a lower risk of infection, a faster rate of healing, an improved quality of healing, reduced scarring, reduced inflammation, reduced itching, and better skin moisture.These salves should be safe to use on anybody 18 months and older, but please remember to inform your doctor should you decide to use these salves in case there is some particular complication due to your individual bodily needs. Also please talk to your doctor about any concerns you may have concerning your use of these salves.
Shunt Happens
Shunt Happens is a journal and planner designed for the person suffering from hydrocephalus. A place to write feelings, plan appointments, vent, and give praise for those in your life who help you cope and manage this disease. It embraces the effects of this disease while encouraging fighters to keep on fighting.
On the ethics of neuroenhancement and the use of race theory in biomedical ethics
There are three things that motivate my philosophical interests. First, I want my research to have practical application that isn't too difficult to motivate for people inexperienced with (analytic) philosophy. Given everyone deals with life, death, and health, bioethics seemed like a natural fit. Second, I want to provide people with tools and conceptual framings to engage in productive and meaningful anti-racist discourse and action. Some of my earliest (and most unpleasant) memories stem around race and racism. Prior to studying the philosophy of race, many of my questions related to race and racism were met with answers that were (to put it nicely) inappropriate, inadequate, or incorrect. Thus, I think it is important to give others what I was/am looking for - helpful ways to navigate experiences of race and racism. This leads to my third motivation. I want to be able to serve communities outside of academia with my work. I want my academic career to be a demonstration of goodwill toward others. In thinking through issues related to race, racism, and bioethics, my hope is that I can provide clarity on these topics and empower others. This dissertation is my attempt to tie these three motivations together
Blood Pressure Log Book
This Large Print Blood Pressure Log Book is a convenient way to track your blood pressure on a daily basis. It features large, easy-to-read numbers that make it easier to read after checking your blood pressure. The pages also include boxes for recording your heart rate and pulse at the same time. This book includes a good quality cover to protect it from spills and other damage caused by everyday useOur Blood Pressure Log Book Large Print features: 120 pages of Hight quality paper;The pages are nice, 8.5x11 inch size;Perfect for gel pen, ink or pencils;Perfects for daily use, easy to carry around
Jones & Bartlett Learning’s Comprehensive Medical Assisting
Designed to ensure that every medical assisting graduate can quickly trade a cap and gown for a set of scrubs, Jones & Bartlett Learning's Comprehensive Medical Assisting, Sixth Edition is more than just a medical assisting textbook - it's an engaging, dynamic suite of learning resources designed to train medical assisting students in the administrative and clinical skills they'll need in today's rapidly changing health care environment. This edition has been updated to include the most current American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) curriculum standards for medical assistants in all three domains: cognitive, psychomotor, and affective. These standards are required for the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)-accredited programs. Available for purchase separately or as a bundle with our Comprehensive Medical Assisting textbook: Study Guide for Jones & Bartlett Learning's Comprehensive Medical Assisting comes with procedure skill sheets, case studies for critical thinking, and a variety of question types to meet the needs of different learning styles and to reinforce content and knowledge. Jones & Bartlett Learning's Pocket Guide for Medical Assisting gives step-by-step coverage of medical assisting procedures in both administrative and clinical settings. The small size makes it perfect for clinical and office use.
A Guide to Managing Atypical Communication in Healthcare
This book presents a supportive and practical guide for healthcare professionals ​and trainees in a way that considers a wide spectrum of atypical communication conditions, their impact on everyday healthcare interactions, and the social and cultural contexts in which interactions with atypical communicators take place. A growing number of patients have been reporting atypical capacity for communication, creating unique challenges for healthcare professionals and patients in forming meaningful clinical interactions. In this book, leading international scholars from a range of healthcare professions provide insight into optimal management for those with atypical communication conditions. This includes speech, language, and hearing impairments. Chapters provide optimal management strategies, case examples, clinical recommendations, and recommended resources relevant for a range of healthcare professionals. The first collection of its kind, this book supports inter-professional practices and serves as a useful guide for those with an interest in clinical communication, and communication and diversity. This book will be a valuable resource for health and mental healthcare professionals as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students in healthcare and allied healthcare courses. It can be included as recommended reading material in clinical communication curricula.
Radiographic Projections & Positioning Guide
A comprehensive overview of routine imaging procedures and positioning terminology in diagnostic imaging. Also included is a summary of patient care in radiology, infection control, patient communication and digital technology. Each projection file includes an image of the actual position with the corresponding labeled radiograph, plus technical information on patient positioning; body/part position and rotation; central ray angulation; point of entry; structures demonstrated; and image evaluation and critique. Great student and educator resource. Handy summary of exam positions. Also, for use by student radiographers/technologists during registry reviews or as a refresher for practicing radiographer/ x-ray technologist/imaging technologists.
Hypnosis Plus
Hypnosis Plus focuses on popularising hypnotherapy and hypnosis. It also acquaints a wide readership with various topics from the field of psychology. Contributions come from specialists and those who want to present their knowledge. In addition, it also includes interviews with celebrities and experts.
Hypnosis Plus
Hypnosis Plus focuses on popularising hypnotherapy and hypnosis. It also acquaints a wide readership with various topics from the field of psychology. Contributions come from specialists and those who want to present their knowledge. In addition, it also includes interviews with celebrities and experts.
CMSRN Exam Prep 2023-2024
Imagine if students could get all of the practice they need from one study guide and score very high on the CMSRN Exam.This CMSRN Study Guide combines review material and practice questions so that students are fully prepared before writing the exam. While other guides only provide around 200 questions and a short review, this guide has 450 questions, a complete review and detailed answer explanations. There are 3 full-length tests included so that students will have enough practice before attempting the real exam.This guide trains students to perform well on the Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse exam through lots of practice.About Newstone Test PrepNewstone Test Prep provides students with updated test questions so that they are well prepared before taking the exam. We take pride in our guides because they combine both review material and test questions. At Newstone Test Prep, we do not just compile test questions; we compile the same number of questions as the real exams, in the same format. This has been a great help for past students because they were able to simulate the real exam while studying.Thousands of students have scored higher on their exams after using our study guides.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Medical-Surgical Nursing CertificationChapter 2 - Patient/Care ManagementInfection PreventionChapter 3: Holistic Patient CareChapter 4: Elements of Interprofessional CareChapter 5: Professional ConceptsChapter 6: Nursing Teamwork and CollaborationTest 1: QuestionsTest 1: Answers & ExplanationsTest 2: QuestionsTest 2: Answers & ExplanationsTest 3: QuestionsTest 3: Answers & Explanations
Don’t Look in His Eyes
Don't Look In His Eyes: How to Be a Confident Original HypnotistUnlock the secrets of hypnotism and step into the extraordinary world of hypnosis with "Don't Look In His Eyes: How to Be a Confident Original Hypnotist" by the celebrated master hypnotist Jonathan Chase. This book is your definitive guide to becoming a self-assured and innovative hypnotist equipped with the knowledge and techniques to captivate minds and effect positive change.Discover the Art of Hypnotism: In this captivating and comprehensive guide, Jonathan Chase unravels the enigma of hypnotism, laying the foundation for aspiring hypnotists and seasoned practitioners alike. From the basics of hypnosis to the intricacies of inducing trance states, you'll embark on an exhilarating journey that demystifies the art of hypnotism and empowers you to master its powerful applications.Be the Original Hypnotist: Jonathan Chase's unique perspective on hypnotism transcends traditional approaches, urging you to unleash your creativity and become an original hypnotist. This book encourages you to embrace your individuality and develop your distinct hypnotic style, enabling you to connect with people on a deeper level and leave a lasting impact.Confidence through Knowledge: Drawing from decades of experience, Jonathan Chase shares a wealth of practical insights, hypnotic techniques, and real-world examples that bolster your confidence as a hypnotist. By arming you with a solid understanding of the mind and hypnotic principles, this book empowers you to navigate any hypnotic situation with ease and assurance.Ethical and Respectful Practice: Ethics are at the core of this guide, emphasising the importance of responsible and respectful hypnotic practice. Jonathan Chase advocates for an ethical approach, always putting the well-being of clients first and respecting their autonomy throughout the hypnotic process.Unleash Your Potential: This book transcends the boundaries of conventional hypnotism, pushing you to explore new horizons and unleash the full potential of your hypnotic abilities. With Jonathan Chase's guidance into the magic of Direct Suggestion Hypnosis, you'll learn to adapt to diverse personalities, overcome challenges, and create tailored hypnotic experiences that inspire profound transformations in your clients.Why Choose "Don't Look In His Eyes"?Jonathan Chase's expertise as a renowned and innovative hypnotist.A fresh perspective on hypnotism that encourages creativity and authenticity.Comprehensive knowledge, for all levels of experience.Ethical guidelines that prioritise client well-being and empowerment.Simple Direct Suggestion Hypnotic Techniques to build your confidence and mastery as a hypnotist.Whether you're an aspiring hypnotist or a seasoned practitioner seeking to elevate your craft, "Don't Look In His Eyes: How to Be a Confident Original Hypnotist" is your gateway to becoming an exceptional and influential hypnotic force. Embark on this transformative journey and harness the extraordinary power of hypnotism today!
Blue Jay
This book initially started life as a journal when my world was suddenly turned upside-down and inside-out, with an unexpected diagnosis of breast cancer. With such a diagnosis comes reflection on the life you have lived, and you wonder if indeed it could have been caused by: 1) Lifestyle-Trauma, 2)Diet, 3)Stress, 4) Environment, or 5 Poverty (does this really have bearing in contracting cancer?) The reason I mention this is that there is an ongoing debate as to the cause of breast cancer. So, I would like to share with you my past, present and future lives to see if indeed my diagnosis was brought on by environment/Stress/and the life we led.
New Perspectives on Medical Clowning
Taking the recent coronavirus pandemic as a starting point, this book presents and analyzes new research around medical clowning in hospitals, from social media use to the impact on the hospitalized child in later life. This innovative book begins with an overview of the work of medical clowns. It discusses the idea of humor as a mechanism related to the revolution in language and human consciousness, and makes a connection between humor and anxiety, exploring how this can be mobilized to support hospitalized patients. There is extensive examination of medical clowning to strengthen coping skills and promote wellbeing in the time of Covid-19, where loneliness and isolation loomed large and anxieties were high. Subsequent chapters explore the role of medical clowning in wartime and at time of natural disasters, the experiences of children some time after their experience of hospitalization and clowning, and the role of social media and medical clowns in community building. This book is a fascinating contribution to the literature on medical clowning. It is of interest to researchers, practitioners, and lecturers in medical clowning, play in healthcare, nursing, medicine, and performance studies.
Radiotherapy Planning
Radiotherapy Planning is the new title in the Oxford Specialist Handbooks in Oncology series. It provides a comprehensive guide to modern radiotherapy practice, firmly based on unchanging principles. The author discusses advanced radiotherapy techniques as well as simpler field-based arrangements, so that this handbook can be used globally for clinical practice, including countries with limited resources. The site-specific chapters are structured in two parts. Firstly, current treatment approaches are discussed, with particular attention to the relevant underlying principles to ensure it remains appropriate and useful despite changes in other cancer treatments. The second part of each chapter discusses the most important clinical trials which have informed the current approaches to treatment at the time of publication.In addition, there is a section on imaging features of different tumours, which is useful for clinicians to choose appropriate images for target volume delineation. This handbook will give an accessible introduction to new trainees in the specialty, and it will continue to encourage in all clinical oncologists logical thinking, the ability to ask challenging questions, appropriate analysis of outcomes, and delivery of treatment assessed according to its clinical benefit to patients and its academic rigour.
Family Medicine in the Undergraduate Curriculum
It has been recognised by governments and healthcare organisations worldwide that for Universal Healthcare in pursuit of Health for All under the Sustainable Development Goals to be achieved, effective primary care that is integrated, accessible, and affordable for everyone is essential.This practical guide is the first designed specifically to support those planning and conducting family medicine/primary care education within medical schools around the world. It offers medical educators a collection of concise easy to follow chapters, guiding the reader through the curriculum requirements with key references for further detail. Plain English and practical, deliverable advice, adaptable to different contexts, ensures the content is accessible to those educating medical students in any country, while the structure within sections ensures that family medicine doctors and educators can dip into chapters relevant to their roles, for example curriculum design for academic educators or teaching methods for those educating in clinical practice.Key Features■ The first "how-to" guide dedicated to effective integration of family medicine teaching into medical school curricula■ Offers a strong evidence-based framework for integrating family medicine into medical schools■ Wide in scope, for academics and educationalists at all levels and in all geographies, reflecting and embracing the experience and variation in family medicine across the globe to produce pragmatic and effective information on which medical schools can base change■ Step-by-step introduction to the processes of literature review (establishing the existing knowledge base), choosing a topic, research questions, and methodology, conducting research, and disseminating results■ Supported by the WONCA Working Party on EducationThe book is edited and authored by members of the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) Working Party on Education, which is ideally placed to offer a strong platform for medical schools to integrate family medicine whatever the local context, enabling all future doctors, whatever their career aspiration, to understand the importance of family medicine to health systems and holistic medicine and encourage family medicine doctors to inspire students to consider a career in the field.
Simplified EKG ECG Analysis
Electrocardiograms (or "ECGs") can seem very daunting when you first try to read them. There are so many squiggles, often visualized in six different "boxes" on the ECG interpretation page. You've been told that those squiggles mean something important about the heart-but what? In this guide, you will understand how ECGs are performed, what they represent about the heart, and what it means to see something you don't think is normal. Before you get into the hard stuff-the actual interpretation of ECGs, and what to do about what you've read-you'll study the source of the ECG, which is the heart. By reviewing what this important organ looks like and does every moment of your life, you'll see how those ECG lines get generated and what exactly they mean. Then we'll talk about how the ECG is generated and how you obtain an ECG.What is the difference between a "rhythm strip" and a 12-lead ECG, for example? What is a P wave or a QRS complex? After you learn these, you'll be ready to interpret what you see on an ECG reading.The rest of the guide gives you the tools to read any ECG and know what it means. We'll cover all sorts of arrhythmias as well as ECG evidence of ischemia and infarction. We'll also talk about what you need to knowconcerning how drugs and electrolyte abnormalities affect the heart, and what kind of ECG you'll see under such influences.
Question Bank for PHYSIOTHERAPY LICENSURE AND ENTRANCE EXAMS
Salient Features 1. Complete coverage of the syllabus 2. Questions covering 14 subject areas 3. Over 2000 Questions 4. MCQ's designed to strengthen the foundation 5. Answers at the end of each chapter 6. Ideal for NPTE, PCE, APC, DHA, HAAD, Prometric and MPT Entrance Exam
Entry-Level Skill Checklists for Physical Therapist Assistant Students
A new resource to support and track student development across PTA programs, Entry-Level Skill Checklists for Physical Therapist Assistant Studentsis a visually appealing lab manual that includes entry-level PTA skills in a user-friendly, step-by-step checklist format. Written by seasoned PT and PTA instructor Dr. Terry Larson, Entry-Level Skill Checklists for Physical Therapist Assistant Studentscombines skill and evaluation measures into checklists so instructors may track their students' progress with ease. The book is meant to follow students throughout their programs of study--from their first lab course to submission at the end of their program. Created to reflect the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education guidelines, Entry-Level Skill Checklists for Physical Therapist Assistant Studentsis the latest entry into SLACK Books' Core Texts for PTA Education series. What's included in Entry-Level Skill Checklists for Physical Therapist Assistant Students: Sections on data collection and intervention Checklists following each skill stage to record and evaluate progress Checkboxes for peer evaluation and instructor assessment Comment areas for instructors to provide feedback on development of student abilities Across courses and programs, Entry-Level Skill Checklists for Physical Therapist Assistant Students will help students facilitate self-evaluation and professors gauge and document student progress in any PTA program.
The Poetry of Touch
The Poetry of Touch by Chris McAlister is a fascinating look into the perspective of a practitioner who has spent most of his life exploring the ins and outs of East Asian Medicine. Given his grounding in shiatsu, he naturally comes from a place of highly valuing the art of touch in the practice of traditional medicine. From this book you really get the sense of how Chris keeps digging for the roots of this medicine, which are embedded in the experience of being embodied and exploring what it means to be fully alive and human - a creature with a rational mind suspended briefly in time between Heaven and Earth.Chris shares anecdotes and wisdom he has picked up along his long and circuitous journey in East Asian Medicine. He references the classics, especially the Yijing the "Book of Changes" the primary source for Chinese philosophy and worldview. Unraveling the symbols and images that are foreign to westerners, but imbedded in the collective unconscious, he lays out the implications of this foundational text in the practice of medicine. What comes across is not just Chris's deep scholarship but how he continually practices to dig deeper, always trying to make sense and connect the dots. Tradition is always a recreation of past practices. Never the same, the river keeps flowing, fresh water keeps coming from upstream to carve out the sides and bottom of the river. In the same way, Chris unpacks the healing arts of Oriental Medicine with respect and a genuine feeling for what is essential, and in so doing refreshes it and paves the way for the next generation of practitioners.In this book, Chris honors the diversity and full depth of East Asian medicine. Not just as a monolith of ancient knowledge, but as a living breathing truth that has to be rediscovered in each practitioner's life and practice. This is a brilliant example of the path of mastery, which we are all on every time we consciously choose to cultivate this living tradition.The Author: Chris McAlister has over 30 years of experience in Shiatsu, Acupuncture and Herbal medicine. He has been a practitioner of Taiji chuan, Qigong and meditation since the mid-1980's. Chris was head teacher in the Shiatsu department of Axelsons school of bodywork in Stockholm for ten years. He has taught Shiatsu and Acupuncture at his own academy and in schools around the world. He is a knowledgeable, experienced and very much appreciated teacher in the global communities of Shiatsu and energy medicine.
Medical Coding and Billing Fundamentals
Someone must handle the insurance and patient billing, also known as medical coding, at every medical facility. Doctors or office managers may perform these chores in addition to their primary responsibilities, or they may be delegated to an employee or employees.Since clinical staff needs to focus on patient care, it is common practice to have trained professionals handle the crucial administrative work of coding and billing.Coding and billing services for healthcare transform patient encounters into the vocabulary of claims and compensation.Providers can't get paid for their services without going through the two distinct but interrelated steps of billing and coding.Billing patients and submitting insurance claims requires the use of medical codes. On the other hand, medical coding refers to the process of extracting billable information from a patient's medical record and clinical documentation. The creation of claims is the hub of the healthcare revenue cycle, where medical billing and coding meet.The procedure begins with the patient signing up and concludes when the provider is paid for all services rendered. The time it takes to complete the medical billing and coding cycle varies from a few days to several months, depending on the nature of the services provided, the effectiveness of the organization's claim denial management, and the frequency with which patients are required to pay their bills.Having a well-trained medical billing and coding team can help healthcare companies run more efficiently, allowing doctors and other employees to receive full reimbursement for their high-quality treatment.
Solving the Pain Puzzle
In this book, the author discusses his ground-breaking approach to treating chronic musculoskeletal pain, drawn from decades in his Denver, Colorado orthopedic physical therapy clinic. Using a holistic yet evidence-based strategy to solving the body's pain mysteries, he provides insight and hope to those seeking answers, arguing that the key is to recognize that the location of pain has little to do with where the pain actually originates. The book takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery, revealing unique body connections at the root of chronic pain, and includes real patient stories about how this approach helped with everything from sciatica to migraines.
Acupuncture
First published in 1987 and now in its fourth edition, Dr Ruth Lever Kidson's book has been extolled by acupuncturists as the most concise and useful book to explain to prospective and established patients the theory, practice and benefits of acupuncture..Readers will find information on: the history of the therapy from its earliest development over 2000 years ago to the modern daythe concept of the life force or qi, and how an imbalance causes illnessthe course and properties of the meridians on which the acupuncture points are locatedthe difference between the Five Elements system and the Eight Principles system of treatmenthow an acupuncturist makes a diagnosis and how this will differ from a Western diagnosisthe different types of needle and how they are used, as well as acupressure, moxa and cuppinghow over 20 common illnesses are said arise and how they might be treated attempts by Western scientists to find a 'scientific' theory of acupuncturewhat to expect when visiting an acupuncturisthow to find a therapist and, for those who want to take it further, how to find a training course
Vital Signs Log Book
Measuring vital signs is usually the first step in almost every medical evaluation. Doctors use these measurements to better understand how a person's body is functioning and to detect possible health concerns.By monitoring a person's vital signs consistently, such as at every health checkup, a doctor can establish a baseline for that person. Vital signs can then act as early warning flags. For example, a change in a person's baseline measurements might point to an underlying illness or heart issue that has not yet been diagnosed.Vital signs are measurements of the body's basic functions. The vital signs doctors typically measure and monitor are: body temperatureheart rate (the rate of your heartbeat)respiratory rate (rate of breathing)blood pressureoxygen saturation (the amount of oxygen circulating in your blood)
Myofaction
Myofaction - Myofascial Manipulation is concerned with the treatment of muscles, tendons and ligaments. The book covers four main types of massage technique: cross-fibre kneading, muscle inhibition, transverse friction and passive stretching and introduces myofaction, a new technique which combines kneading, stretching, breathing and isometric muscle contraction.Myofaction explains massage scientifically and comprehensively. There are four fundamental elements in the myofaction massage technique - the primary force of compression or transverse pressure, the secondary force of torsion, the longitudinal or stretch force and the patients synchronised breathing. These are combined with a fifth element - isometric muscle contraction, to generate internal tension within the muscle, to produce a highly effective clinical intervention. The name myofaction is a derivative of muscle (myo) and fascia (fa) and isometric muscle contraction (action).The book is divided into an introduction and a technique section. The introduction looks at the philosophy of health, concepts around massage, anatomy, the importance of movement and the causes of restricted movement. It explains how to assess a patient by taking a case history and doing a physical examination. It defines key terms used in the book, provides a list of all the muscles and their actions and explains the myofaction and kneading cycles.The bullet points take you through each technique step-by-step. They explain the starting position of the patient and therapist, which soft tissues are being massaged, where they are located, which part of the therapists hand or forearm is used and how to do the technique. The whole book is clear, easy to read and extremely user friendly.The anatomy of each region is explained with handy anatomical diagrams. There are hundreds of photographs, and line drawn images showing the therapist performing the technique on the patient, with arrows showing the direction of the muscle fibres, the direction of massage pressure and the direction of the muscle contraction, to help the user better understand the written description. A small mini-key for the arrows is placed below each illustration to remind the reader of the meaning of the different arrows.The book contains one hundred and forty two different techniques, one hundred and ninety photographs, two hundred illustrations and eighty six anatomical diagrams. There are massage techniques for every part of the body starting with the head, jaw, suboccipital, cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacroiliac spine, ribs, shoulders, arms, elbows, forearms, hands, hips, thighs, knees, legs, and feet. Finally, the book looks at the lymphatics system, which is responsible for the drainage of the muscles and techniques to help retrain the habitual overuse of muscles.Myofaction is an instruction manual and a reference book on anatomy and massage technique. It can be used to fix problems or help prevent health problems developing. The book is useful for anyone who works on other people's bodies including masseurs, osteopaths, physiotherapists, chiropractors, manual therapists, naturopaths and medical doctors. It is a highly effective hands-on intervention that can reduce treatment time and improve the health and efficiency of muscles, tendons and ligaments.
190 Weight Loss Hacks
190 weight loss tips backed up by scientific research on weight loss. Get answers to important questions like these: What is the most effective weight loss method or program?How do I stop stress eating?How can I eat more healthily without feeling deprived?How can I stop my partner/parent/friend/colleague sabotaging my weight loss?How can I stop my negative self talk?Can I lose weight by exercising?How can I succeed when I've always failed before?Do low fat diets really work?What's the research on low carb/keto diets for weight loss?Is weight loss maintenance possible?How can I avoid holiday weight gain?How can I lose weight naturally and permanently?The answers are based on what the scientific evidence says. This book includes over 370 references to academic journals, scientific research and major scientific institutions. You don't need to check out the research unless you want to. Jane explains the research with clear, practical take-home messages. This practical book offers hope and help whether you are wanting to lose weight, maintain the weight you've already lost, unzip your brain from its food obsession or deal with unhelpful people. This book doesn't repeat all the fluff and lies that are on the internet about losing weight. It looks at the research, summarising it for you in an accessible and practical way. It also gives you strategies for dealing with people who try to sabotage you, or who show you love through food ("I baked this just for you!"), or who criticise you for being overweight. Do you need strategies for what goes on in your own head? This book has those too. It's a comprehensive and compassionate look at the research you need to know to develop a positive relationship with food and your body.
Reclaiming Natural Movement
"When standing I feel unstable, and I often stumble and fall. What can I do to correct this and walk better?"This is a common question people with problem movements ask. They then receive advice, yet little of it is useful to them. Through generations this continually happens, and it is because this next question remains largely unanswered."Naturally, how do we so easily walk?" Without hesitation or thought, every day we expertly use our natural ability. But most everyone knows nothing about how they are physically doing it.Consider unnatural movements as "broken" natural movements. Now ask, how are broken things fixed? They are restored to their original working order. But how we use our body to make our natural movements happen is not readily understood. This explains the problem. Without knowing how we physically create our natural movements; it is not possible to understand and correct the mechanics of the unnatural movements people develop.This book provides useful answers to this dilemma. In simple straightforward terms with detailed illustrations, Reclaiming Natural Movement describes the practical workings of our movements. For both natural and unnatural, the functional relationship of our posture to our movements is explained.
