Nursing

There are approximately 69,000 children and young people in local authority care in Britain. While much has been written in recent years about poor outcomes for young people who have been looked after by local authorities, very little has been said about those for whom care has been a positive exper... More

The treatment of patients who have advanced cancer presents a special set of problems: not only does the cancer itself need to be treated, but the chemotherapy involved can often induce physical problems of its own. Psychiatric problems and palliative care come to the forefront of a physician's conc... More

Designed and formatted to complement the Nursing 2002 Drug Handbook, this handbook covers practical and clinical information on the most commonly used OTC drugs. Each body system chapter opens with an overview followed by A-to-Z monographs. Every drug includes action, contraindications, indications ... More

Comprehensive drug reference for I.V. therapy organized alphabetically by generic name of drug. Consistent, logical monographs include full information on every I.V. drug. Additional information in introduction and appendices on handling and administering I.V. drugs.... More

Since the first descriptions of diabetes mellitus by the Ancient Greeks, diet has played a major role in the management of this disease. This has been reinforced over the last 20 years by guidelines on the management of diabetes, which continue to recognise that many people living with diabetes are ... More

Phacoemulsification has evolved from a revolutionary technology into the standard procedure for removing cataracts. This unequalled guide provides practical tips for developing surgical skill in the area. Vikas Mahatme reveals to the reader his tips and tricks for performing phaco and overcoming the... More

Motor Neurone Disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is one of the most difficult conditions to manage medically and socially. A disease which leads to the loss of control of most muscle systems of the body, it has no known cause and no cure. For this reason, clinicians have traditionally been... More

The rapid rate of development in the fields of prevention, early detection and management for colorectal cancer means that the successful first edition of this accessible guide has needed to be updated and revised throughout. Primary care physicians and specialists alike will continue to find this a... More

Nursing theory is a major part of all nursing courses and nurses are encouraged to use theories in practice, but it is not always easy for the student to make a real connection between the two. Drawing on many years' experience of teaching and research, Hugh McKenna addresses the theory needs of bot... More

This handbook not only provides a clear introduction to the theoretical debates surrounding domestic violence but also offers practical advice on possible interventions. Focusing on improving the care of clients it covers: the causes of domestic violence, professional issues for the practitioner, th... More

This handbook not only provides a clear introduction to the theoretical debates surrounding domestic violence but also offers practical advice on possible interventions. Focusing on improving the care of clients it covers: the causes of domestic violence, professional issues for the practitioner, th... More

Prescribing and medicines management is one of the most common interventions in health care delivery and in the future will become part of the role of many thousands of nurses, pharmacists and other professions allied to medicine (PAMs). Independent and Supplementary Prescribing: An Essential Guide ... More

"This book provides an overview of why geography is important in the investigation of health, the importance of the main components of a GIS, how important neighborhood context is when using a GIS, and the general differences found between urban and rural health environments"--Provided by publisher.... More

"Essential Psychology for Nurses and Other Health Professionals" is an introductory psychology text for students of nursing and health care. Graham Russell underlines the importance of understanding key psychological concepts and theories in order to provide appropriate patient care in practice. The... More

"Essential Psychology for Nurses and Other Health Professionals" is an introductory psychology text for students of nursing and health care. Graham Russell underlines the importance of understanding key psychological concepts and theories in order to provide appropriate patient care in practice. The... More