Series Information An interactive approach to learning, this series provides everything a student needs for Foundation studies across healthcare disciplines. Written by an appropriate specialist in a non-technical style. Key features of the text demonstrate how theory has a practical application, as well as testing student's knowledge.

Evidence-Based Patient Handling tackles the challenge of producing an evidence base to support clinical practice and provides the foundation for future practices.

4th edition.

Providing A-Z entries and appendices, this dictionary contains many words and terms. It contains illustrations that are selected to give true nursing focus, and features photographs.

This book offers clear guidelines on the key skills behind effective health communication and presents a realistic account of how nurses and related health professionals can enhance their communications in brief, ordinary and effective ways.

Provides an overview of models and theories relevant to rehabilitation, identifying the use of models in practice to facilitate interdisciplinary teamwork and to enable a client-centred approach. The approach is essentially practical, employing case studies and questions for practice to aid the application of the theory to clinical practice.

Pain is the single most common reason for patients to consult a CAM practitioner. This book provides evidence-based information on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in relation to pain. Each section has a clear design to enable quick decision-making, and also includes an analysis of the research available.

Presents the methods and tools for generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice. This title offers guidance on evaluating and critiquing research evidence. It provides coverage of both qualitative and quantitative research and a chapter on developing and testing various instruments.

Organized to follow the Standards of Holistic Nursing Practice, 3rd Revision, adopted by the American Holistic Nurses' Association (AHNA) in 2000, this volume defines, describes, and illustrates the core values of Holistic Nursing practice: philosophy and education; ethics, theories, and research; self-care; communication, the therapeutic

Features flashcards that help you learn and remember important medical terminology using illustrations, and mnemonics as learning aids. This title includes coverage of terms related to body systems, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, body position and direction, and other basic medical terms.

Explores the responsibilities of nurse and therapist consultants, providing an understanding of the terms. This text clarify the post of the advanced specialist practitioner and how it relates to the nursing, and healthcare professions and specific posts. It is crucial reading for Nurse/Therapist Consultants, registered nurses, and others.

This interactive work text covers the workplace readiness skills identified by the SCANS project and the National Health Care Standards, allowing learners to gain an interactive assessment of current work skills and assists them in developing achievable goals.

Presents nurses with a comprehensive overview of the evolving marketplace, emphasizing the need to develop and maintain professionalism. This book includes material on professional nursing roles, nursing management and leadership theories, quality improvement processes, and working in diverse and international communities.

This text covers standards of documentation, principles of good written communication and general guidelines on documenting patient care in hospital and the community. It also covers reports, letter writing, incident forms and legal issues.

Presents a study tool for the USMLE Step 1 exam. This book provides a high-yield review of the content most likely to be tested on the USMLE. It includes tables and illustrations that help summarize difficult concepts. It is suitable for last-minute review or a quick brush-up anytime.

Equips nurses with the knowledge they need to provide evidence based care to women at all stages of life. This book focuses on topics such as: health promotion and illness prevention; stress reduction; fitness; and, nutrition. It features icons highlighting research, prevention strategies, and needs of special populations.

In this established text, the role of the teacher, mentor and practitioner and discusses the importance of relationships within the education process. Reflective practice enhances the quality of the learning experience.

Series Information An interactive approach to learning, this series provides everything a student needs for Foundation studies across healthcare disciplines. Written by appropriate specialists in a non-technical style. Key features of the text demonstrate how theory has a practical application, as well as testing student's knowledge.