Foot Health Myths, Facts & Fables
Foot Health Myths, Facts & Fables 'Foot Health Myths' is an easy-to-read book that dips in and out of topics while reflecting upon the work of the podiatrist. This book is illustrated with 88 pictures, complete with references to sources contained within its 216 pages, divided into 7 chapters. Packed with anecdotes, often associated with the Greeks and Romans, that influenced the language of medicine, unknown facts emerge to astound. The reader is transformed between bizarre subjects, from trench foot to the foot in outer space, from bacterial to viral infections, from a Canadian trapper's flat feet to death from an infected toe in Australia. But, for the reader, what is true, false, or just a tall tale? For the layperson who wants a bit more academic detail, for the student seeking a career choice, or for the health care worker wanting insight into the matters of foot health medicine - it's all here! What readers have said "Beautifully conceived and flows with questions and answers at a level I can understand where everything is explained clearly. It is engaging and accessible without dwelling too long on anything. It is written in a style that doesn't talk down to me, not trying to impress, not dry and boring." Shaun Global "This is a fascinating book and even though you may not suffer personally from the many foot problems, it is written succinctly. Stuffed with an abundance of facts, supported by figures and data engrossing historical references, together with the origins of medical terminology, make for enlightened reading." Sid Gibson "Read this book, and you will find much about what it is to be human, not least the healthy dollops of sex and politics. This book will go a long way to dispel some snake oil fantasies that can cost the footsore so dear. I was utterly absorbed and enthralled by it." Professor Tim Kilmartin, "I found the book well researched, intriguing and loved the historical fable additions and anecdotes relating to humorous incidents and stories." Jane Clare, Podiatrist
Clinical Reasoning in the Health Professions
Clinical reasoning is the complex thinking and decision-making used to come to a diagnosis and management plan. It's a core competency of clinical practice - but because it involves many elements and unconscious processes, it's both difficult to learn and teach. Clinical Reasoning in the Health Professions, Fifth Edition provides the concepts and frameworks healthcare professionals need to be able to reason effectively, make sound and defensible clinical decisions, and learn from experience as they develop from student to practitioner. Edited by leading experts in the field from Australia and the US, this fifth edition presents the latest understandings and evidence around clinical reasoning in clinical practice, and how can it be taught and assessed. It's ideal for both undergraduate and post-graduate health students as well as academic and clinical health educators.Presents a new understanding of clinical reasoning in the circumstances confronting healthcare systems todayCovers the future of healthcare and social justiceProvides the latest theories on teaching, learning and assessing clinical reasoning - ideal for educators and researchersEasy to read with figures, tables and chapter summariesCase studies integrate theory with practiceExamines clinical reasoning as a core competencyIncludes team-based care/teaming and the role of shared decision makingNew themesNew ways of teaching and assessmentNew practical approaches to application of theory and developing a curriculum
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Radiology
Implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in radiology is an important topic of discussion. Advances in AI--which encompass machine learning, artificial neural networks, and deep learning--are increasingly being applied to diagnostic imaging. While some posit radiologists are irreplaceable, certain AI proponents have proposed to "stop training radiologists now." By compiling perspectives from experts from various backgrounds, this book explores the current state of AI efforts in radiology along with the clinical, financial, technological, and societal perspectives on the role and expected impact of AI in radiology.
Health Financing Reform in Ukraine
This report reviews the progress of the implementation of the health financing reform in Ukraine, in particular the funding, purchasing, and governance of the Program of Medical Guarantees (PMG).
Vitamin D - A Novel Therapy for Chronic Diseases?
Vitamin D - A Novel Therapy for Chronic Diseases? This comprehensive book explores the vital role of vitamin D in human health, with a focus on its potential impact on various chronic diseases. Starting with the history and general information of vitamin D, the book covers various topics, including its effects on immunity, gut health, insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, melanoma, and pregnancy. It provides clear and evidence-based insights into how vitamin D influences the body and its role in preventing or managing specific conditions. This book is a valuable resource for dietitians, healthcare professionals, and anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of vitamin D and its therapeutic potential. Key Features: - Covers the role of vitamin D in chronic diseases - Explores vitamin D's impact on immunity, gut health, and insulin resistance - Provides evidence-based recommendations for healthcare professionals - Accessible explanations for non-expert readers Readership: Dietitians, doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and general readers interested in health and wellness.
Journeying Jiao
Journeying Jiao is part of the Switch Heroes series, social stories created to support switch users with their switch progression. The Switch Heroes series is part of the Seven Stages of Switch Development, created by Occupational Therapist and AT specialist Luke Thompson.Journeying Jiao is the stage where you start to intentionally make something happen when using switches. You will increasingly understand that when you press - or press and hold - a switch, it causes the activity/effect happen. Through lots of repetition, you will also start to develop the motor skills to press the switch with your body. Join Jiao on this exciting journey and discover the joy of using switches!
Growing Gareth
Growing Gareth is part of the Switch Heroes series, social stories created to support switch users with their switch progression. The Switch Heroes series is part of the Seven Stages of Switch Development, created by Occupational Therapist and AT specialist Luke Thompson.Growing Gareth is where you start to understand and use two switches to do two different things. You will have had plenty of practise with one switch, as well as using it with different parts of your body and for different activities. Now you have two switches at the same time, which are connected to two very different, simple activities. Join Gareth on this exciting journey and discover the joy of using switches!
Succeeding Saffi
Succeeding Saffi is part of the Switch Heroes series, social stories created to support switch users with their switch progression. The Switch Heroes series is part of the Seven Stages of Switch Development, created by Occupational Therapist and AT specialist Luke Thompson.Succeeding Saffi is the stage when you are ready to learn how to select the 'correct' option from a range of choices on the screen. To do this, you will need to use two switches to scan and select or one switch with timed input to make your choice. The aim of this stage is to help you learn how to make a specific choice instead of randomly selecting any option that is presented to you.Join Saffi on this exciting journey and discover the joy of using switches!
Flourishing Fatima
Flourishing Fatima is part of the Switch Heroes series, social stories created to support switch users with their switch progression. The Switch Heroes series is part of the Seven Stages of Switch Development, created by Occupational Therapist and AT specialist Luke Thompson.Flourishing Fatima is the stage where you are introduced to the concept of switch-scanning. This is where you use two switches to scan and select or get. The 'scan' switch moves through options by repeated presses and the 'select' or 'get' switch is pressed to activate or confirm a choice. Here you are more explicitly learning about choice. Choice will now progressively grow as you develop through this stage.Join Fatima on this exciting journey and discover the joy of using switches!
Budding Brayton
Budding Brayton is part of the Switch Heroes series, social stories created to support switch users with their switch progression. The Switch Heroes series is part of the Seven Stages of Switch Development, created by Occupational Therapist and AT specialist Luke Thompson.Budding Brayton is the stage where you use two switches with different actions for one activity. Let's say you want to build something - you can press one switch to start building, and then press another switch to knock it down. Or, you can use one switch to say, 'go' and another switch to say, 'stop' and play a game with your helpers. Join Brayton on this exciting journey and discover the joy of using switches!
Exploring Egbert
Exploring Egbert is part of the Switch Heroes series, social stories created to support switch users with their switch progression. The Switch Heroes series is part of the Seven Stages of Switch Development, created by Occupational Therapist and AT specialist Luke Thompson.Exploring Egbert is the stage where you are first introduced to switches and learn how fun they can be. Through the story, the reader will learn about using their easiest body movements, which could be their hand, arm, leg, head, or even their whole body moving forward. This will activate a switch that is placed where they can easily press it to do a fun activity.Join Egbert on this exciting journey and discover the joy of using switches!
Practical Ultrasound
In the hands of a skilled operator, ultrasound scanning is a simple and easy procedure. However, reaching that level of proficiency can be a long and tedious process. Commended by the British Medical Association, Practical Ultrasound, Third Edition incorporates up-to-date techniques and protocols, focusing on the scans regularly encountered in a busy ultrasound department. This book provides everything novice practitioners need to know to become competent and skilled in scanning.Beginning with the general principles of ultrasound scanning and a guide to using the ultrasound machine, this book provides clear instructions on how to perform scans supplemented by high-quality images and handy tips. Organized according to anatomical site, the chapters include a review section on useful anatomy, scan protocol presented step by step, and a section on common pathology. Maintaining the popular format of the first and second editions, each chapter contains examples of common and clinically relevant pathologies and notes on the salient features of these conditions.The authors' precise approach puts an immense amount of knowledge within easy reach, making it an ideal aid for learning the practicalities of ultrasound.Key Features: Follows an appealing organization of chapters, developing fundamental knowledge of how to operate the ultrasound machine before moving on to the practicalities of how to scan each anatomical area Presents comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date text, integrating anatomical knowledge, practical tips from experts, and common clinical pathologies that are important to recognize Incorporates high-quality ultrasound images with corresponding line drawings indicating the key points to spot Arms you with the practical knowledge you will need when you pick up the ultrasound probe and start out on your own journey of learning the skill of ultrasonography
Management and Administration for the OTA
This comprehensive resource is designed to equip occupational therapy assistant (OTA) students and new practitioners with the essential knowledge required for effective skills in management, administration, and leadership.Using the American Occupational Therapy Association's Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process 4th edition (OTPF-4) and aligned to the latest Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTA) Standards, this second edition provides invaluable guidance around the key areas, including: How changes in policy can impact upon the practice of occupational therapy The importance of leadership and advocacy for being an agent of change National requirements for credentialing and for licensure, certification or registration under state laws. Reimbursement systems The role of the OTA in promoting the distinct value of occupational therapy to the public, as well as other professionals, service providers, consumers, third-party payers, and regulatory bodies Documentation and quality improvement to ensure the OTA provides the highest quality of service The relationship between the OTA, the occupational therapist, and nonprofessional personnel The role, criteria, and components of the OTA in fieldwork education Communication skills, particularly in relation to the concept of health literacy and how it can be used to better understand a client and their context How the OTA can maintain high standards of responsible, ethical practice The role of scholarship and scholarly practice in assisting the OTA to articulate the distinct value of the profession Including practical applications, case studies, and real-world examples throughout, and therefore encouraging the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that OTA's need in the role, this second edition also includes new chapters on Cultural Humility, Emerging and Innovative Practice, and Quality Improvement. Each chapter showcases the unique insights from a range of clinicians, academicians, administrators, and managers, all ground in the latest evidence-based literature, research, theories, and best-practice in occupational therapy.Comprehensive and user-friendly, Management and Administration for the OTA is an essential text for any student or new practitioner.Accompanying podcasts are also available as Support Material via www.routledge.com/9781638221494
Living with ALS
At any one time, at least 30,000 people in the U.S. are living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a rapidly progressive, fatal neurological disease affecting individuals, caregivers, at-risk genetic carriers, and others. In 2022, Congress directed the National Institutes of Health to commission a National Academies committee of experts to recommend key actions public, private, and nonprofit sectors should take to make ALS a livable disease within the next 10 years. The resulting report, Living with ALS, focuses on an integrated ALS multidisciplinary care and research system to help facilitate earlier diagnosis and connections to specialty care.
Children - Assessment of Needs
Are you worried about your child's difficulties in making friends, attending school, or managing sensory sensitivities?"Children - Assessment of Needs" offers practical guidance and simple toolkits to help parents support children facing various developmental and behavioural challenges. This self-help book, created with insights from paediatric occupational therapists, special educators, and teachers, empowers parents to assist their children with motor coordination, social skills, sensory sensitivities, and more. It includes an easy-to-use assessment questionnaire and engaging activities designed to improve areas such as self-esteem, confidence, organization, and sensory processing. **Key Focus Areas: **Gross and fine motor coordinationLearning and handwriting improvementSensory issues (auditory, tactile, gustatory, proprioceptive)Anxiety, behaviour, and confidence-buildingStrategies for fussy eaters, dyspraxia, and educational concernsWith this book, parents can become more self-sufficient in understanding and supporting their child's unique needs, making each step towards improvement both effective and enjoyable.
Venous Thromboembolism
A high-yield guide for interventional radiologists on venous thromboembolic diseaseEpidemiological analyses estimate venous thromboembolism (VTE) impacts as many as 600,000 individuals annually in the United States, and it is the leading preventable cause of in-hospital mortality. Diagnosing VTE based on clinical symptoms is generally unreliable due to nonspecific signs, while patient management is influenced by thrombosis severity, location, and underlying risk factors. Venous Thromboembolism: A Practical Guide in Interventional Radiology by renowned radiologists Jeffrey Weinstein, Jeet Minocha, and Joshua D. Dowell focuses on helping clinicians improve VTE diagnosis, decision-making, and procedural outcomes.The first chapter covers interventional radiology basics that lay the groundwork for effective management of patients with VTE, including pathogenesis, patient diagnosis, and medical therapies. Chapters 2 and 3 discuss pharmacologic treatment and imaging of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary emboli (PE), respectively. Chapters 4 to 9 provide practical guidance on patient selection and workup, basic and complex interventional techniques, and management of potential complications for a variety of pathologies and interventions. The final chapter presents a Q&A and VTE-related safety issues.Key features: An authoritative review of VTE by a curated collection of experts in the fieldA reader-friendly primer on the evaluation and management of DVT, PE, and intracardiac thrombus based on evidence-based practicesPractical guidance on deployment and retrieval of inferior vena cava (IVC) filtersThis resource is essential reading for interventional radiology residents and fellows, as well as early-career clinicians who are intricately involved in the management of patients with deep venous disease.This print book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https: //medone.thieme.com.Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.
Foundations of Pediatric Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant
This best-selling text provides an essential introduction to the theoretical foundations to clinical pediatric care within occupational therapy, as well as illustrative guidance to inform its practical application for occupational therapy assistants.This new edition has been thoroughly updated to include new chapters on autism and trauma responsive care, and with a greater overall emphasis on occupational performance and participation. The book aligns with the fourth edition of the OT Practice Framework, as well as the AOTA 2020 Code of Ethics. Written in a succinct and straightforward style throughout, each chapter features brief vignettes drawn on the authors' own clinical experiences, case studies, and reflective activities designed to elicit discussion and exploration into the unique world of pediatric occupational therapy theory and practice. This edition also includes a new feature, 'In My Words', charting the experiences of caregivers and children themselves.Including chapters from some of the leading practitioners in the field, and featuring color photos throughout, this will be a key resource for any occupational therapy assistant student or practitioner working with children and their caregivers.
Fundamentals of Body MRI
Effectively perform and interpret MR body imaging with this concise, highly illustrated resource! Fundamentals of Body MRI, 3rd Edition, covers the essential concepts residents, fellows, and practitioners need to know, laying a solid foundation for understanding the basics and making accurate diagnoses. This easy-to-use title covers all common body MR imaging indications and conditions, while providing new content on body MRI emergencies, physics, and noninterpretive skills with an emphasis on quality and safety.Covers all common body MR imaging content, along with discussion of how physics, techniques, hardware, and artifacts affect results-all summarized in an easy-to-read format with practical applications throughoutFeatures more than 1,600 detailed MRI images and 100 algorithms and diagrams that highlight key findings and help you grasp visual nuances of images you're likely to encounterContains extensively revised content on liver lesions, including new coverage on LI-RADS system, and new safety tips and guidelines that keep you up to dateIncludes new information on MR defecography and advances in rectal cancer staging and post-treatment imaging, including new content on inflammatory bowel diseaseAn eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
Occupational Therapy with Aging Adults
Get all the information you need to work holistically, creatively, and collaboratively when providing services for older adults with Karen Frank Barney, Margaret A. Perkinson, and Debbie Laliberte Rudman's Occupational Therapy with Aging Adults, 2nd Edition. Emphasizing evidence-based, occupation-based practice and a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach, this text walks students and practitioners through the full range of gerontological occupational therapy practice, inclusive of working with individual clients to working at systems and societal levels. Over 80 leaders in their respective topical areas contributed to the book's 33 chapters, including the conceptual foundations and principles of gerontological occupational therapy, bio-psychosocial age-related changes, environmental forces shaping occupational participation for older adults, the continuum of health care as well as implications for communities, and the attributes, ethical responsibilities, and roles involved in gerontological occupational therapy. This edition also covers topical OT issues that are crucially important to an aging population - such as diversity and inclusion, disability and aging, sexuality, technology, telehealth and virtual environments, intergenerational connections, updates on dementia research and caring for someone with dementia, occupational justice and aging, age inclusive communities, and an expanded section on hearing - to ensure your students are well versed in every aspect of this key practice area. UNIQUE! Intraprofessional and interprofessional approach to intervention emphasizes working holistically and collaboratively in serving older adults. UNIQUE! Chapter on the wide range of physiological, musculoskeletal, and neurological changes among the aging patient population highlights related occupational performance issues. Case examples help you learn to apply new information to actual client and community situations. Chapter on evidence-based practice discusses how to incorporate evidence into clinical or community settings. Questions at the end of each chapter can be used for discussion or other learning applications. UNIQUE! Chapters on nutrition, food insecurity, and oral health explore related challenges faced by older adults. Chapter on ethics provides a deeper understanding of how to address challenging ethical dilemmas. NEW! Chapters address the key topics of Aging Disgracefully: Perspectives on Disability Experience and Activism from Disability Studies and Anthropology; Humanities and the Arts in Later Life; The Role of Occupational Therapy in Primary Care; and Creating Age-Inclusive Communities. NEW! eBook version is included with print purchase that allows access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. NEW and UPDATED! Content explores diversity and inclusion, sexuality and aging, technology, telehealth and virtual environments, recent research on driving in later life, occupation and social transformation, intergenerational connections, caring for someone with dementia, occupational justice and aging, hearing, and arts and humanities. Updated references ensure content is current and applicable to today's practice.
Essentials of Radiographic Physics and Imaging
Prepare for success on the ARRT exam and in clinical practice! Essentials of Radiographic Physics and Imaging, 4th Edition, follows the ASRT recommended curriculum and focuses on what you need to understand to safely and competently produce high-quality radiographic images. This comprehensive text gives you a foundational understanding of basic physics principles such as atomic structure, electricity and magnetism, and electromagnetic radiation. It then covers imaging principles, radiation production and characteristics, digital image quality, imaging equipment, digital image acquisition and display, image analysis, and more, linking physics to the daily practice of radiographers. New to this edition is updated information on radiation classifications, a shift in focus to SI units, and coverage of the latest advances in digital imaging.UPDATED! Content features a shifted focus to SI units, current information on radiation and classifications, and coverage of the latest advances in digital imagingUPDATED! The newest ARRT and ASRT standards are incorporated throughout to help you prepare for certification examsUPDATED! ARRT guidelines are reflected throughout, including the most up-to-date shielding guidelinesEnd-of-chapter review questions allow you to strengthen and assess your understanding of key conceptsEnd-of-chapter Questions to Ponder challenge you to apply your knowledge and critical thinking skillsPoints to Remember box in each chapter helps highlight the most critical aspects of the material presentedCoverage of radiation protection in callout boxes helps you understand the core principles of ethical obligations to minimize radiation dosages, shielding, time, and distance; how to limit the field of exposure and what that does to minimize dose; and technical factors and how they represent the quantity and quality of radiationMore than 400 line drawings visually reinforce important conceptsStrong pedagogy, including chapter objectives, key terms, outlines, and summaries, helps you organize information and ensure that you understand what is most important in every chapterPractical approach emphasizes the information you need most for course, ARRT exam, and career successNumerous critique exercises teach you how to evaluate the quality of radiographic images and determine which factors produce poor images
Stein's Research in Occupational Therapy, 7th Edition
The seventh edition of this best-selling text continues to provide occupational therapy students and researchers with expert guidance on conducting research, from the formulation of a research hypothesis to collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.Now updated in line with the latest ACOTE Standards, the new edition has been thoroughly revised. Of note is a new chapter on the capstone project and the integration of the hierarchical Research Pyramid to enhance the book's usability for researchers, instructors, and students. It also features a new chapter focused on using research literature to inform clinical reasoning, highlighting the benefits of scoping reviews, systemic reviews, meta analyses and meta synthesis, as well as updated tests and evaluations which can be used as outcome instruments. There are also further contemporary examples of both quantitative and qualitative research, additions to the glossary of terms and statistics, and updated references throughout.Offering insightful guidance on conducting research from start to finish, this invaluable resource will be essential reading for any occupational therapy student or researcher.
Gua sha
Introducing a fresh, game-changing approach to treating people with Gua sha on the face and body for practitioners and aspiring practitioners in health, wellness, and beauty. Based on the natural science of Chinese medicine and informed by current scientific research and over twenty years of practical experience, Clive Witham unlocks the secrets to treating others.As director of the Komorebi Institute and creator of Ecology in Motion, he is a pioneer in Gua sha and has published 6 popular books, including Facial Gua sha, Holographic Gua sha, and Self-Healing with Chinese Medicine. In this more technical work, with over 200 references to historical Chinese medicine and Western scientific studies, he systematically reveals his ground-breaking natural approach to Gua sha and how to apply it.- Identify the universal key features of all Gua sha treatments on the face and body, which can transform your understanding and enable you to give safe, effective treatments with the results you need .- Learn the practical procedures, tools, skills, and techniques required for professional treatments by health, wellness, or beauty practitioners, such as acupuncturists, manual therapists, estheticians, or massage professionals, but also for informal home care, simply consisting of treating friends and family.- Understand Gua sha through historical Chinese medicine sources and modern Western science to help you base your treatments on solid, natural foundations.- Discover a unique integrated way of approaching Gua sha using the accessible language of the natural world and systematically explore 11 focus areas around the body: head, face, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, chest, abdomen, back, legs, and feet.- Examine 21 common reasons to treat, with clear practical strategies based on modern Gua sha research and extensive experience, including: Aging featuresPain and discomfortColds and fluHeadachesDepression & anxietyFatigueDigestionNasal ProblemsInsomniaCoughs & breathing problemsHeatstroke & feversCold hands and feetDigestive disordersMenstrual discomfortWith this straightforward, practical approach of looking to the past to inform the present, EIM Gua sha effectively equips you to treat people with Gua sha in any modern situation in the twenty-first century.
Surgery Made Simple
Surgery Made Simple is a straightforward guide designed to help you grasp the basics of general surgery with ease. This book covers 200 common surgical diseases in a concise and uncomplicated manner. Specifically crafted for medical students and junior doctors, it serves as a quick note to aid your understanding of fundamental concepts before you dive into more comprehensive references.The aim of Surgery Made Simple is to provide a brief overview of surgical diseases, allowing you to save time and grasp the essentials more clearly. This book is not intended to be an exhaustive reference, but rather a helpful tool you can turn to for an initial understanding before exploring detailed texts.If you're looking for a way to simplify your learning journey in the medical field, Surgery Made Simple will be a valuable companion. We hope you find the support you need in this book to build a strong foundation in general surgery and confidently progress to more in-depth resources.
Aze Shiatsu Volume 1
Shiatsu, by the hands of the professional therapist, accesses structural imbalances and allows the body to activate its own self-healing mechanisms which it has since birth.Today, its effectiveness is recognized, not only in Europe and the United States but is also becoming widely-known to be the perfect alternative to medicine as we know it today.Shigeru Onoda, a graduate of Japan Shiatsu College in Tokyo, shows us very simply, the AZE Shiatsu method developed as a result of his experience since 1984 with thousands of patients in Spain.Illustrated with more than 500 images so the student can understand correctly; it introduces us in a practical and enjoyable way to the learning of Shiatsu Therapy.It is a very complete manual, including prone and supine position therapy. Both for the beginner starting out, as well as for those at the most professional level.
Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions
Enhance your patient care with this concise, comprehensive guide to diseases and medical conditions! Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions, 8th Edition provides a basic knowledge of hundreds of diseases and disorders commonly seen in healthcare settings. Easy-to-understand, easy-to-use information traces the progression of each disease by body system, from signs and symptoms to diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and patient education. This edition adds new content on respiratory diseases like SARS-CoV-2, the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities, and new drug treatments. From noted Medical Assisting educator Tracie Fuqua, this practical textbook and handbook prepares you for success in the classroom, on board exams, and as a medical assistant or health professional.NEW! Content alignment with the 2022 revised competencies for Medical Assisting Education set forth by CAAHEPNEW section on supportive care expands the discussion of topics such as home health, palliative, emotional and family guidance, and hospice, for conditions for which there are no curesNEW content includes the latest diagnostic measures and treatment modalities, as well as updates on common and new drug treatmentsNEW content on respiratory diseases and conditions includes SARS-CoV-2 and its variantsNEW! Multiple-choice quiz questions at the end of each chapter provide practice for classroom and board examsMore than 500 high-quality medical illustrations and clinical photos (many are new or updated) clarify difficult concepts and depict medical conditionsConcise, consistent monograph-style presentation features body-system chapters that discuss each disease and its description, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, prevention, and patient teachingCritical thinking and real-life application is promoted through Challenge scenarios with questions, Critical Thinking Exercises, and Enrichment boxesAlert! boxes provide clinical tips, including safety precautions and best practicesICD-10 codes with each disease provide practice in identifying the appropriate insurance codesLearning features in each chapter simplify your study with a chapter outline, learning objectives, and key termsLearning resources on the Evolve website include multiple-choice and critical thinking questionsStudent workbook includes a wealth of review exercises and practice activities to reinforce your understanding of important concepts from the text. Available separately
Workbook for Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions
Reinforce your understanding of disease processes with this practical workbook! With chapters corresponding to the chapters in the Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions, 8th Edition textbook, this workbook provides hands-on review and practice with anatomy labeling activities, review questions, vocabulary exercises, scenarios for patient screening and teaching, and more. This complete review will prepare you for success on classroom and certification exams, and help you apply your knowledge to the clinical setting.NEW! Updated content in the workbook reflects the updates to the Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions, 8th Edition textbookCorrelation with CAAHEP Medical Assisting educational competencies aligns the workbook to the newly revised accreditation standardsReview questions include multiple-choice questions to help you prepare for classroom and certification exams, and short-answer and fill-in-the-blank questions to test your comprehension and foster critical thinkingLabeling exercises reinforce your knowledge of anatomical structures and disease processesPatient Screening exercises provide practice with responding to telephone calls to the medical officePatient Teaching exercises help you develop skills in patient education and instructionExercises with word definitions and glossary terms provide a review of medical terminology and strengthen your vocabulary
Health Services
This new edition of Health Services: Policy and Systems for Therapists provides a comprehensive introduction to the structure and organization of the US health care system, and the application of private and government insurance programs across a range of clinical practice areas.
Applications of Three-Dimensional Imaging for Craniofacial Region
The book provides sound knowledge of 3D imaging of dentofacial craniofacial region. It guides the students and faculty for understanding the dentofacial craniofacial region in depth. It incorporates the latest techniques, frameworks and technologies in the imaging area of oral health. The book emphasizes on the dentofacial and craniofacial region and thus fills the gap in the medical imaging literature. The development in this book is not only on the imaging techniques but also emphasis will be on the three-dimensional (3D) frameworks to deal the patients for their diagnosis and treatment planning. The chapters of this book are designed in such a way that the readers may get the complete package of the exploration of the imaging clinical applications of craniofacial areas. This book will be helpful not only for the students and faculty but also for the researchers working in the relevant areas.This book will provide easy, simple way but the most authentic material to learn the craniofacial region imaging. In this manual we will incorporates authentic, internationally accepted terms and definition. To make it interesting and simple, our approach is to incorporate the material in systematic manner in a simple and easy way by incorporating maximum illustrations and flowcharts. This book provides sound knowledge of various advanced technologies for dentist imaging. This book will highlights the importance and explore the current research in the dentofacial and craniofacial areas.
Scars & Stains
Airway. Breathing. Circulation. Disability. Exposure.Perhaps the five most misunderstood words in life support.Join anaesthetics and intensive care doctor, and award-winning writer Dr Mark ZY Tan, as he lays bare the clinical, ethical, and moral dilemmas facing intensive care professionals in today's complex world. Scars and Stains takes readers into the world of intensive care, where split-second decisions and precise skills can forever impact the lives of patients and their families. It is a journey that crosses continents, communities, and cultures - from the slums of Thailand and jungles of Papua New Guinea to the wealthiest districts of London and largest hospitals in the UK. Caring for some of the most unwell patients, with the help of high-tech machinery, and often in emotionally volatile situations, Mark provides moving - and often eye-opening - insights into this fascinating frontier of medicine. He brings together the science underpinning this high-stakes specialty with the humanity required to navigate life and death decisions.Written for anyone interested in the reality of life on the frontline, the book challenges preconceived notions of the ICU, sheds light on the often-misunderstood realities faced by patients, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals in the most challenging of environments, and guides readers in considering their own preferences and priorities when faced with life-limiting illnesses.Foreword by Matt Morgan, author of Critical (2020) and One Medicine (2023)About the AuthorMark ZY Tan is an intensive care doctor based in Manchester. He has won 1st and 3rd prizes for the Doctors for the NHS essay competitions (2023 and 2021, respectively), 1st and joint 2nd prize for the Society of Medical Writers' non-fiction competition in 2022, and 2nd prize for the Health Education England essay competition 2021.
Essentials of Functional MRI
Essentials of Functional MRI is explained from the basic theory underlying magnetic resonance imaging. This includes how it can be used to detect dynamic variations in neural activity to become "functional" MRI, and how fMRI can be used for a variety of applications.
Theoretical Basis of Occupational Therapy
The fourth edition of this popular student-friendly textbook provides a thorough and detailed exploration of the key theoretical approaches that inform occupational therapy in the 21st century. It provides a comprehensive overview of how occupation can be used therapeutically, and of both the determinants and consequences of occupation.
Mosby’s Exam Review for Computed Tomography
Make sure you are prepared for the ARRT CT exam! The thoroughly updated Mosby's Exam Review for Computed Tomography, 4th Edition, serves as both a study guide and in-depth review. An easy-to-follow outline format covers all content areas on the exam - patient care, imaging procedures, and physics/instrumentation. Three 160-question mock exams are included in the book along with an online test bank of 600+ questions that can be taken in quiz mode with immediate feedback, or in exam mode to simulate the actual exam experience. All questions have rationales that can be viewed in the quiz mode.NEW! Technological focus on reducing patient radiation exposure includes the newest dose-related guidelinesNEW! Updated content reflects the latest ARRT CT exam specificationsNEW! Thoroughly revised and updated information addresses major technological advances in the field of CTThorough review in outline format covers all topics on the computed tomography advanced certification exam - patient care, imaging procedures, and physics/instrumentationPractice questions in multiple-choice format, similar to the ARRT exam, help you assess your readiness for the exam and identify areas needing additional study600+ review questions on the companion Evolve website are available in study and exam mode for additional practice and preparationRationales for correct and incorrect answers provide the information you need to make the most of the Q&A sectionsTwo-color design helps visually define complex content
Special Value-Nva: Fund of the Phys Therapy Exam 2e
SPECIAL VALUE-NVA: FUND OF THE PHYS THERAPY EXAM 2E
Qigong Massage
Qigong Massage, one of the oldest methods of healing, is built upon five thousand years of progress and a highly refined, solid theoretical foundation. Used to improve health, slow down aging, and treat many types of illnesses, Qigong massage is a wide and deep healing science, and the root of many other popular forms of massage therapy. This comprehensive text by world renowned Qigong scholar, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, presents the fundamental techniques and theory of Qigong massage that therapists can use to enhance their skills, and deepen their knowledge and application of Qi (energetic) healing. Not only for therapists! Novices will find the instruction and techniques in this book practical and useful for recovering from fatigue, aches and pains, tension and more. A special section on Self-Massage is presented to help those in need of massage treatment benefits, but who lack a partner or therapist. With over five hundred photographs and illustrations in this book, Dr. Yang will be your guide into the art and science of Chinese Qigong Massage.
Study Guide for Structure & Function of the Body
Reinforce your understanding of A&P concepts with this practical study guide! With chapters corresponding to those in the Structure & Function of the Body, 17th Edition textbook, this workbook provides review questions and exercises to help you master the most important material. Each chapter begins with an overview of the concepts covered in each chapter of the textbook, and then tests your understanding with a variety of questions and activities. Answers to all questions are included in the back of the book.NEW! Updated content corresponds to the updates in the Structure & Function of the Body, 17th Edition textbook.Brief synopsis of core concepts in each chapter provides an overview of the most essential content from the textbook.Matching, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true/false exercises reinforce your understanding of content.Crossword puzzles and Word Finds help you master new vocabulary terms and their spellings.Anatomy drawings and labeling exercises help you learn to identify the structures of the body and master terminology.Application questions help you develop critical thinking skills and make judgments based on information in the chapter.Answers to exercises are found in the back of the guide.Study tips in the Preface offer insights into the most effective methods for learning and retaining information.
Experiential Learning and Internship for Undergraduates
This textbook is a comprehensive and sequential guide specifically designed for undergraduate students entering internships in the human services field and for the faculty serving as their internship supervisors.
Dance Movement Therapy and Psycho-social Rehabilitation
This book looks at the psychotherapeutic effects of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) with a focus on the experiences of survivors of gender-based violence and their social development, psycho-social rehabilitation, and reintegration within society.The author, a sociologist and dancer, uses a model she calls Sampoornata-- or Fulfilment, to merge sociology and dance in order to help survivors of sexual violence overcome their trauma. Sampoornata was developed to help survivors of gender-based violence and trafficking, by focusing on their specific needs, and helping them to express themselves and overcome emotional and psychological pain. Through interviews with and detailed narratives of survivors, the book takes the readers through the development of the model, its implementation, practice, and impact on their lives. Situated within the social, cultural, as well as geographical context of India, the book is an important resource for rethinking the creative approaches, theories, and practice of DMT worldwide.This book will be of interest to researchers and students of psychology, psychotherapy, dance and movement studies, and to those who work with dance and movement therapy. It will also be useful for professionals working in the areas of gender violence, trafficking, trauma, psycho-social rehabilitation, and well-being.
Eat to Prevent and Control Disease
Do you know your medicines might make you ill?This book tells how you can reduce your dependence on medicines. The sooner you adopt, the healthier you live. Go disease-free!Over the years, we have been repeating the same eating mistakes that our parents made. This is the reason why the prevalence of diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis is increasing in the population over time.In Eat to Prevent and Control Disease, research scientist and registered pharmacist La Fonceur will tell you how foods that work with the same mechanism as medicines can naturally prevent and control disease. How can you build your body in such a way that you do not need medications even in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or 70s? How can you prevent disease even if you have a family history of that disease? How can you control chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, and many others?With a better understanding of the disease, you can control it yourself. When you follow the advice and preventive measures given in the book, If you do not have any disease, then in the future also you will not have any disease. If you are already suffering from a disease, you can control it without medicines. If your disease is chronic and you are dependent on medicines, then you can reduce the dose of your medications as well as their side effects.
Human Occupation
This comprehensive textbook provides occupational therapy and science students and practitioners with a complete overview of the key human occupation concepts, as well as a range of perspectives through which occupational therapy and occupational science can be viewed and understood.
Occupational Health Nursing
The Certified Nurse Examination Series prepares individuals for licensing and certification conducted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the National Certification Corporation (NCC), the National League for Nursing (NLN), and other organizations. The Occupational Health Nursing Passbook prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study, including occupational nursing; preventive medicine; public health; hygiene; toxicology; and more.
Eat to Prevent and Control Disease
Do you know your medicines might make you ill?This book tells how you can reduce your dependence on medicines. The sooner you adopt, the healthier you live. Go disease-free!Over the years, we have been repeating the same eating mistakes that our parents made. This is the reason why the prevalence of diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis is increasing in the population over time.In Eat to Prevent and Control Disease, research scientist and registered state pharmacist La Fonceur will tell you how foods that work with the same mechanism as medicines can naturally prevent and control disease. How can you build your body in such a way that you do not need medications even in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or 70s? How can you prevent disease even if you have a family history of that disease? How can you control chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, and many others?With a better understanding of the disease, you can control it yourself. When you follow the advice and preventive measures given in the book, If you do not have any disease, then in the future also you will not have any disease. If you are already suffering from a disease, you can control it without medicines. If your disease is chronic and you are dependent on medicines, then you can reduce the dose of your medications as well as their side effects.
Humanitarian Futures
Humanitarian Futures: Challenges and Opportunities explores the increasing types, dimensions and dynamics of crises threatening the world in the twenty-first century, and argues that those with humanitarian roles and responsibilities can only meet such challenges if their approaches to strategic and operational planning undergo fundamental paradigmatic shifts. Strategically and operationally, such shifts must begin by planning from the future, for the future.Author Randolph C. Kent, the UN's first Humanitarian Coordinator, with experience in some of the most complex crises of modern times, including Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kosovo, Sudan and Somalia, provides a blueprint for dealing with ever greater complexity on planet Earth and beyond. That blueprint is not about upgrading existing tools or relying upon tried precedence. Rather, it points to a new paradigm for meeting crises. It begins by looking at the changing nature of humanness and governance, and then turns to plausible future crises based on such changes, before concluding with practical steps for dealing with ever more complex humanitarian threats, now and in the future.This book will be an essential read for humanitarian policymakers and practitioners as well as for humanitarian and global studies researchers and students who are and want to be engaged in understanding and preparing for ever more complex and unpredictable humanitarian challenges.
Allied Health Professions Admission Test (AHPAT)
The Admission Test Series prepares students for entrance examinations into college, graduate and professional school as well as candidates for professional certification and licensure. The Allied Health Professions Admission Test (AHPAT) Passbook(R) prepares you by sharpening the skills and abilities necessary to succeed on your upcoming entrance exam. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: vocabulary; basic arithmetic; biology; chemistry; and more.
Namikoshi Shiatsu Offical Technique
At the beginning of 20th Century, Tokujiro Namikoshi blended the wisdom of traditional Japanese massage with the bio-energetic principles of Chinese medicine and modern Western medicine's knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology. Presenting the results of his own research and discoveries, he created SHIATSU as an innovative discipline of hands-on massage therapy based on finger pressure. It is a term derived from the Japanese words 'shi' and 'atsu' meaning finger and pressure respectively. Since the fingers of the human hand have a greater number of sensory receptors than other regions of the body, they are extremely sensitive to contact. For this reason, the use of specialized machinery or conventional massage tools were excluded from SHIATSU's techniques, and even using other parts of the therapist's body is disapproved of; such as the fists or elbows, in order to concentrate on finger pressure as the therapy's primary tool.
