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Medical Myths That Can Kill You: And the 101 Truths That Will Save, Extend, and Improve Your Life
by Nancy L. Snyderman"Do you know what's really good for you?" In this age of countless miracle cures, it's vital to separate the myths that endanger your health from the medical truths you need. TRUTH: Unfiltered coffee can clog your arteries. TRUTH: Tossing and turning at night may shorten your life. TRUTH: Boring jobs can kill you. Get the information you need to revitalize your body, maintain your longevity, manage your health care, and possibly even save a life--yours.
Medical Myths That Can Kill You: And the 101 Truths That Will Save, Extend, and Improve Your Life
by Nancy L. Snyderman"Do you know what's really good for you?" In this age of countless miracle cures, it's vital to separate the myths that endanger your health from the medical truths you need. TRUTH: Unfiltered coffee can clog your arteries. TRUTH: Tossing and turning at night may shorten your life. TRUTH: Boring jobs can kill you. Get the information you need to revitalize your body, maintain your longevity, manage your health care, and possibly even save a life--yours. "Dr. Nancy Snyderman takes decades of experience and a friendly, no-nonsense look at health-care advances to come up with hundreds of recommendations for a healthier life. " --"Chicago Tribune" "A concise and opinionated new book. " --"San Francisco Chronicle" "Truth #102: Medical information doesn't have to be indigestible. When Nancy L. Snyderman, M. D. , is dispensing it, her straightforward approach to health care is just what the doctor ordered. " --Meredith Vieira, Cohost of "Today"
Medical Nutrition Therapy Simulations
by Seanne Safaii-WaiteThrough a combination of simulated medical records and online decision-tree modules, Medical Nutrition Therapy Simulations guides students through clinical experiences that allow them to practice their critical thinking skills. These simulations acclimate students to the routine and rigors of the average clinical rotation in which they’re expected to do all of the following: conduct a complete nutrition assessment of a patient, collect, analyze, and interpret data, set priorities for nutrition care plans, and document conclusions about complex problems <p><p>The 10 simulation scenarios included in this text outline the details of cases relating to congestive heart failure, diabetes, liver disease, and other critical conditions. These simulations can be used in role-play activities with preceptors or with actors, as well as with high- or low-fidelity simulation robots. Each new copy of this text also includes access to 10 online decision-tree modules that are focused on the same topics as the in-text simulation scenarios. In these decision-tree modules, each decision the student makes impacts the outcome of the patient’s treatment, encouraging the student to improve their ability to make decisions effectively and reliably. <p><p>A comprehensive resource unlike anything currently available, Medical Nutrition Therapy Simulations provides a perfect environment to practice and prepare for clinical rotations. Each new copy of Medical Nutrition Therapy Simulations is accompanied by an access code that unlocks 10 decision-tree modules that cover the following topics: Celiac disease, Congestive heart failure, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Liver disease, Lung cancer, Pancreatitis, Renal failure, and Wound care These modules mimic real-life clinical situations in which choices or outcomes of treatment are uncertain and are determined by the choices made by the practitioner. Each module features three decision points that determine the final outcome for the patient.
Medical Nutrition Therapy: A Case Study Approach (3rd edition)
by Marcia Nelms Karen Lacey Sara Long RothThis casebook is composed of 32 realistic nutrition and diet therapy case studies that each use the medical record as its structure. The reader "solves the case" by using the information provided such as hospital admission data, laboratory reports, and physician's narrative. The case is followed by a series of questions and applications that focus on pathophysiology, assessment, clinical, nutritional and behavioral outcomes, interventions, and appropriate follow-up for the patient. This "real world" approach helps to prepare the reader for the professional setting. Objectives for learning within each case are built around the competencies for dietetic education as specified by the American Dietetic Association.
Medical Office Administration, Third Edition
by Brenda A. PotterMedical Office Administration, Third Edition, explores the career of a medical administrative assistant, beginning with an examination of the profession and the health care industry, and continuing on to the daily responsibilities of a medical administrative assistant. The text is organized into five units and 16 chapters which are designed to prepare the student for employment as a medical administrative assistant.
Medical Office Procedures (7th Edition)
by Nenna L. Bayes Bonnie J. Crist Karonne J. BecklinThis seventh edition of Medical Office Procedures (MOP), the long-awaited revision of this widely used textbook, provides the required background for the responsibilities of the administrative medical assistant. To prepare students for the ever-increasing use of technology in the medical office, this revision places continued importance on the computerization of routine tasks and of communications.
Medical Parenting: How to Navigate Health, Wellness & the Medical System with Your Child (Medical Parenting Ser. #1)
by Jacqueline JonesMedical Parenting is the essential guide for parents to take control of their child&’s health, from choosing a pediatrician to helping children transition into adulthood.As one of America's Top Doctors™, a mother of two grown children, and a physician and surgeon with over 25 years&’ experience, Dr. Jones understands that there is no greater responsibility as a parent than ensuring your child's optimum health. With so much information out there, it can be hard to navigate the medical system. Medical Parenting walks parents through a myriad of scenarios involving children&’s health, from choosing that first pediatrician to chronic illness and surgery to nutrition and binge drinking in teenagers, so parents feel confident in their decisions and learn self-care along the way. More than just a medical system how-to, Medical Parenting is told from a physician and mother&’s perspective to include heartfelt stories from Dr. Jones&’ own journey of self-discovery. Dr. Jones helps parents connect with their children on a personal level as they grow towards adulthood and find their way through the maze of the medical system today.
Medical Physiology: With Student Consult Online Access (12th Edition)
by John E. Hall Arthur C. GuytonThe 12th edition of Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology continues this bestselling title's long tradition as one of the world's favorite physiology textbooks. The immense success of this book is due to its description of complex physiologic principles in language that is easy to read and understand. Now with an improved color art program, thorough updates reflecting today's medicine and science, and accessible online at studentconsult.com, this textbook is an excellent source for mastering essential human physiology knowledge. Learn and remember vital concepts easily thanks to short, easy-to-read, masterfully edited chapters and a user-friendly full-color design. See core concepts applied to real-life situations with clinical vignettes throughout the text. Discover the newest in physiology with updates that reflect the latest advances in molecular biology, cardiovascular, neurophysiology and gastrointestinal topics. Visualize physiologic principles clearly with over 1000 bold, full-color drawings and diagrams. Distinguish core concepts from more in-depth material with a layout that uses gray shading to clearly differentiate between "need-to-know" and "nice-to-know" information. Access the complete contents online at studentconsult.com along with bonus resources such as image banks, self-assessment questions, physiology animations and more! This new edition continues the long tradition of "Guyton" as one of the world's favorite physiology textbooks.
Medical Sociology (12th edition)
by William C. CockerhamFor upper-division undergraduate/beginning graduate-level courses in Medical Sociology, and for Behavioral Science courses in schools of Public Health, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing. Offers a comprehensive overview of the most current issues in medical sociology. The standard text in the field, this best-selling introduction to medical sociology presents the most recent and relevant ideas, concepts, themes, issues, debates, and research findings. It contains first-person accounts from patients, physicians, and other health care providers. It is based on a worldwide review of the literature and provides the most recent health statistics, data, and studies available while identifying the most important trends and issues.
Medical Sociology, Fourteenth Edition
by William C. CockerhamThe most thorough major academic textbook available, this classic text presents the most important research studies in the field. The author also integrates engaging first-person accounts from patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers throughout the text. A much greater number of first-person accounts and updated examples are added to the new fourteenth edition. Other updates include: - Coverage of Zika, Ebola, MERS, and updates on other pandemics - Expanded discussion of obesity as a disease - Coverage of the widening gap in life expectancy between the rich and the poor - New information on the decline of life expectancy among American white women, especially those who live in rural counties - New material on biomarkers, gene-environment interaction, and stress - Analysis of the role of the hidden curriculum in medical schools - Exiting the Affordable Care Act
Medical Symptoms: The Easy Way to Identify Medical Problems (DK Medical Care Guides)
by DKFind home remedies and advice on illnesses and injuries! There are plenty of medical scenarios that can be identified and treated at home. This medical reference book takes you through the most common illnesses and injuries, their symptoms, locations in the body, how to treat them at home and when to seek professional medical attention.Inside this first aid guide, you&’ll find: • Easy-to-access visual symptoms guide, arranged by body part affected, working from head to toe • Intuitive entry-level helps the reader identify illness or locate injury quickly • Clear, simple illustrations of the associated anatomy help medical understanding • Conditions are listed in order of likelihood, with the most likely first, for speedy diagnosis • Symbols direct a reader to the appropriate form of medical help • Concise explanations of all the conditions featured in the diseases and disorders section • Updated to include Covid-19 Medical Symptoms is an easy-to-use visual symptoms finder and self-diagnosis book that will help you check out any health problem. Discover what an ailment or pain might be and what you should do. You&’ll find explanations of symptoms and diseases, clear human anatomy photographs, and suggested home care instructions. Once you&’ve narrowed it down, a cross-reference takes you to easy-to-follow descriptions of the condition at the back of the book. Potentially life-threatening situations symptoms that need urgent medical advice are clearly flagged. This is the perfect home medical guide for your family and is fully illustrated throughout.
Medical Teaching in Ambulatory Care, Third Edition
by Warren Rubenstein Yves TalbotA practical, hands-on resource for physicians in all specialties, Medical Teaching in Ambulatory Care is a guide on training medical students and residents in settings such as private practices and hospital clinics. Concise, engaging, and easy to follow, it is an ideal handbook for the busy practitioner looking to upgrade his or her teaching abilities.The authors cover basic education theory, individual teaching skills, strategies for evaluating trainees, and tips on working with challenging learners. Readers can follow along with the storyline of a fictional Dr. Smith, through whom the book provides practical examples that complement each theory, skill, and strategy presented.This new edition has been updated with key medical education theories that are now core to current approaches, expanded details on one-to-one teaching, and information on structured formats to use when reviewing patient encounters with learners. The authors also examine the impact of digital technology on medical education in office-based settings and provide tips on working with the new generation of learners who enjoy - and expect - instant access to information of all kinds.
Medical Terminology (Second Edition): The Language of Healthcare
by Marjorie Canfield WillisMedical Terminology The Language of Health Care
Medical Terminology 350: Learning Guide (2nd Edition)
by Dean VaughnThe purpose of this book is to teach you the basic design of medical terminology and how to easily remember the meanings of 350 Latin and Greek word parts or elements.
Medical Terminology Systems: A Body Systems Approach (6th edition)
by Barbara A. Gylys Mary Ellen WeddingThe book includes: A CLEAR, CONCISE PRESENTATION using the classic word-building and body systems approach to learning, CHAPTER OUTLINES to orient students to each chapter’s content, HOW DOES WORD BUILDING WORK? it begins with the basics, KEY TERMS highlighted in the beginning of each chapter, and ABBREVIATIONS for common terms.
Medical Tourism: The Ethics, Regulation, and Marketing of Health Mobility (Contemporary Geographies of Leisure, Tourism and Mobility)
by C. Michael HallMedical and health tourism is a significant area of growth in the export of medical, health and tourism services. Although spas and improved well-being have long been part of the tourist experience, health tourism now includes travel for medical purposes ranging from cosmetic and dental surgery through to transplants and infertility treatment. Many countries including China, Cuba, Hungary, India, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore actively promote and compete for the medical tourist dollar, while many developed countries also provide niche private services. However, the field of medical tourism is increasingly being subject to scrutiny and debate, particularly as a result of concerns over regulatory, ethical and wider health issues. Drawing on a range of theoretical and methodological perspectives, this book is one of the first to critically address the substantial political, philosophical and ethical issues that arise out of the transnational practices of medical tourism. Through a series of chapters the book engages with key issues such as the role of regulatory and policy structures in influencing medical and health tourism related mobilities. These issues are investigated by considering range of developing and developed countries, medical systems and health economic perspectives. The book adopts a multi-layered perspective to not only investigate the business and marketing practices of medical and health tourism but places these within a broader framework of contemporary globalisation, policy and practice. By doing so it opens up debate of the ethical space in which medical and health tourism operates as well as reinforce the wide ranging perspectives that exist on the subject in both the public and academic imagination. This significant contribution will be of interest to students, academics in tourism and medical policy, trade and economic development fields.
Medical Trade, Public Health, and the Law: Reforming the International Trade System Post-Covid
by Nayung KimFaced with evolving trade and health dynamics, this book presents a historical, conceptual, and empirical examination of public health and medical procurement in international trade law at a time of emergency. The work argues that the current trade framework is outdated and must be redesigned to suit the new needs of the 21st century. It identifies critical problems within the current international trade system that prevents it from effectively responding to pandemics, as well as to the emerging digital economy. Based on the analysis, the study puts forward specific suggestions to upgrade the current trade rules framework to prepare for future international public health emergencies and further digitalization of health services. The book will be a valuable resource for academics, researchers and policy-makers working in the areas of International Trade Law, Public Health Law and Medical Law.
Medical Transcription
by Terry RowenThe basics of medical transcription, including equipment needed, common medical terms, education and training, finding clients, etc.
Medical Transcription Techniques: Technologies and Editing Skills
by Blanche Ettinger Alice G. EttingerThis textbook has been designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge of an entry-level professional. They will build speed and accuracy by working with reports that begin at the easiest level and become gradually more challenging.
Medical Treatment of Children and the Law: Beyond Parental Responsibilities (Biomedical Law and Ethics Library)
by Jo BridgemanThe high profile cases of Charlie Gard, Alfie Evans, and Tafida Raqeeb raised the questions as to why the state intrudes into the exercise of parental responsibility concerning the medical treatment of children and why parents may not be permitted to decide what is in the best interests of their child. This book answers these questions. It argues for a reframing of the law concerned with the medical treatment of children to one which better protects the welfare of the individual child, within the context of family relationships recognising the duties which professionals have to care for the child and that the welfare of children is a matter of public interest, protected through the intervention of the state. This book undertakes a rigorous critical analysis of the case law concerned with the provision of medical treatment to children since the first reported cases over forty years ago. It argues that understanding of the cases only as disputes over the best interests of the child, and judicial resolution thereof, fails to recognise professional duties and public responsibilities for the welfare and protection of children that exist alongside parental responsibilities and which justify public, or state, intervention into family life and parental decision-making. Whilst the principles and approach of the court established in the early cases endure, the nature and balance of these responsibilities to children in their care need to be understood in the changing social, legal, and political context in which they are exercised and enforced by the court. The book will be a valuable resource for academics, students, and practitioners of Medical Law, Healthcare Law, Family Law, Social Work, Medicine, Nursing, and Bioethics.
Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness and Disability (4th Edition)
by Donna R. FalvoMedical and Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness and Diseases, Fourth Edition covers the medical aspects of those conditions commonly encountered by rehabilitation and other health professionals and discusses symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and prognoses. This Fourth Edition has been completely revised and updated and reflects an approach consistent with the philosophical underpinnings of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). New chapters on Conceptualizing Chronic Illness and Disability; Intellectual Disability; and Financing Rehabilitation have been added. In addition, chapters on Psychiatric Disability, Substance Use, and Conditions of the Blood and Immune System have been expanded
Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness and Disability (Fifth Edition)
by Donna R. FalvoThis book is designed as a reference for non-medical professionals and as a text for students who have little prior medical knowledge but who work with individuals with chronic illness and disability.
Medical, Psychosocial and Vocational Aspects of Disability (Second Edition)
by Martin G. Brodwin Fernando A. Tellez Sandra K. BrodwinThis book is a textbook for students and a reference book for practicing counselors and other helping professionals. The intended audience includes rehabilitation counselors in both public and private sectors, rehabilitation educators and their students (undergraduate and graduate programs), vocational experts, work evaluators, counselors in a variety of settings, and other helping professionals.
Medical-Surgical Nursing Preparation for Practice, Volume One
by Kathleen S. Osborn Cheryl E. Wraa Annita B. WatsonThis medical-surgical nursing textbook focuses on providing students with rationales for why they do what they do, and presents a foundation on which to build the nursing practice of today and tomorrow, including the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills necessary to practice.
Medical-Surgical Nursing Preparation for Practice, Volume Two
by Kathleen S. Osborn Cheryl E. Wraa Annita B. WatsonThe book consists of 16 units sequenced from simple, basic concepts to complex, medical-surgical disorders. The contents cover: introduction to general concepts related to health care delivery, followed by basic concepts related to nursing practice; physiological concepts and the theoretical basis of skills that are germane to all areas of nursing practice; focus on physiological disorders common to medical-surgical nursing.