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Medical-Surgical Nursing: Patient-Centered Collaborative Care (Volume 2, 7th Edition)
by Donna D. Ignatavicius M. Linda WorkmanUsing a uniquely collaborative and reader-friendly approach, expert authors Donna D. Ignatavicius and M. Linda Workman cover all the latest trends, evidence-based treatment guidelines, and additional updated information needed for safe clinical practice in medical-surgical nursing. This seventh edition features an expanded emphasis on patient safety and NCLEX Examination preparation, new ties to the QSEN priorities for patient safety, and a greater alignment with the language and focus of clinical practice. A new chapter on evidence-based practice and a wealth of effective online learning tools help solidify your mastery of medical-surgical nursing. UNIQUE! Collaborative approach presents all medical, surgical, nursing, and other interventions through the lens of the nursing process. Reader-friendly, direct writing style makes this one of the most readable medical-surgical nursing textbooks available. UNIQUE! Cutting-edge focus on the latest trends in nursing practice and nursing education prepares you for both today and tomorrow''s nursing practice. UNIQUE! Integrated tools for NCLEX preparation get you ready for your licensure examination. Chapter-opening Learning Outcomes are linked to Self-Assessment Questions for the NCLEX Examination on the Evolve website. Unique chapter-ending Get Ready for the NCLEX Examination! sections include Key Points organized by NCLEX Client Needs Categories. UNIQUE! Focus on nursing concepts helps bridge the gap between the concepts learned in Nursing Fundamentals, and disorders content learned in the medical-surgical nursing course. UNIQUE! Emphasis on clinical decision-making teaches you to apply concepts to true-to-life clinical situations. UNIQUE! Concentration on the core body of knowledge for the RN level of medical-surgical nursing practice focuses your attention on "need-to-know" content to pass the NCLEX Examination and practice safely as a beginning nurse. Rich array of effective learning aids includes: Best Practice for Patient Safety & Quality Care Best Practice for Emergency Care Patient and Family Education: Preparing for Self-Management Nursing Focus on the Older Adult Home Care Assessment Focused Assessment Common Examples of Drug Therapy Evidence-Based Practice Concept Maps Laboratory Profiles Assessment Using Gordon''s Functional Health Patterns Patient safety is emphasized throughout with Nursing Safety Priority features, including Drug Alerts, Critical Rescue, and Action Alerts. More NCLEX Examination preparation, including integrated NCLEX Examination Challenges to prepare you for the types of questions you will see on today''s NCLEX Examination. Greater use of realistic clinical language familiarizes you with the terminology actually used by nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in clinical practice today. Streamlined, prioritized coverage of the nursing process highlights the most important patient problems, regardless of whether they can be addressed by independent nursing actions or must be addressed by collaborative interventions. UNIQUE! New ties to QSEN competencies for patient safety inform you of the best safety practices in medical-surgical nursing. More coverage of evidence-based practice teaches you how to appraise the validity of research and provides synopses of recent nursing research and other evidence-based articles. Student Resources on Evolve include animations, video clips, audio clips, tutorials, Review Questions for the NCLEX Examination, and more. Improved layout and design streamlines content for an easier reading experience. Coverage of core genetics competencies acquaints you with new research demonstrating a genetic component to many diseases and disorders. Increased emphasis on health promotion and promotion of self-care offers strategies for helping people recover from illness and stay well and prevent illness. All-new Concept Maps match the streamlined nursing process format of the text and employ more creative, visually oriented symbols.
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Patient-Centered Collaborative Care (Volume 1, 7th Edition)
by Donna D. Ignatavicius M. Linda WorkmanUsing a uniquely collaborative and reader-friendly approach, expert authors Donna D. Ignatavicius and M. Linda Workman cover all the latest trends, evidence-based treatment guidelines, and additional updated information needed for safe clinical practice in medical-surgical nursing. This seventh edition features an expanded emphasis on patient safety and NCLEX Examination preparation, new ties to the QSEN priorities for patient safety, and a greater alignment with the language and focus of clinical practice. A new chapter on evidence-based practice and a wealth of effective online learning tools help solidify your mastery of medical-surgical nursing. UNIQUE! Collaborative approach presents all medical, surgical, nursing, and other interventions through the lens of the nursing process. Reader-friendly, direct writing style makes this one of the most readable medical-surgical nursing textbooks available. UNIQUE! Cutting-edge focus on the latest trends in nursing practice and nursing education prepares you for both today and tomorrow''s nursing practice. UNIQUE! Integrated tools for NCLEX preparation get you ready for your licensure examination. Chapter-opening Learning Outcomes are linked to Self-Assessment Questions for the NCLEX Examination on the Evolve website. Unique chapter-ending Get Ready for the NCLEX Examination! sections include Key Points organized by NCLEX Client Needs Categories. UNIQUE! Focus on nursing concepts helps bridge the gap between the concepts learned in Nursing Fundamentals, and disorders content learned in the medical-surgical nursing course. UNIQUE! Emphasis on clinical decision-making teaches you to apply concepts to true-to-life clinical situations. UNIQUE! Concentration on the core body of knowledge for the RN level of medical-surgical nursing practice focuses your attention on "need-to-know" content to pass the NCLEX Examination and practice safely as a beginning nurse. Rich array of effective learning aids includes: Best Practice for Patient Safety & Quality Care Best Practice for Emergency Care Patient and Family Education: Preparing for Self-Management Nursing Focus on the Older Adult Home Care Assessment Focused Assessment Common Examples of Drug Therapy Evidence-Based Practice Concept Maps Laboratory Profiles Assessment Using Gordon''s Functional Health Patterns Patient safety is emphasized throughout with Nursing Safety Priority features, including Drug Alerts, Critical Rescue, and Action Alerts. More NCLEX Examination preparation, including integrated NCLEX Examination Challenges to prepare you for the types of questions you will see on today''s NCLEX Examination. Greater use of realistic clinical language familiarizes you with the terminology actually used by nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in clinical practice today. Streamlined, prioritized coverage of the nursing process highlights the most important patient problems, regardless of whether they can be addressed by independent nursing actions or must be addressed by collaborative interventions. UNIQUE! New ties to QSEN competencies for patient safety inform you of the best safety practices in medical-surgical nursing. More coverage of evidence-based practice teaches you how to appraise the validity of research and provides synopses of recent nursing research and other evidence-based articles. Student Resources on Evolve include animations, video clips, audio clips, tutorials, Review Questions for the NCLEX Examination, and more. Improved layout and design streamlines content for an easier reading experience. Coverage of core genetics competencies acquaints you with new research demonstrating a genetic component to many diseases and disorders. Increased emphasis on health promotion and promotion of self-care offers strategies for helping people recover from illness and stay well and prevent illness. All-new Concept Maps match the streamlined nursing process format of the text and employ more creative, visually oriented symbols.
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems (8th Edition)
by Sharon L. Lewis Shannon Ruff Dirksen Margaret M. Heitkemper Linda Bucher Ian CameraWritten by a dedicated team of expert authors led by Sharon Lewis, Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition offers up-to-date coverage of the latest trends, hot topics, and clinical developments in the field, to help you provide exceptional care in today's fast-paced health care environment. Completely revised and updated content explores patient care in various clinical settings and focuses on key topics such as prioritization, clinical decision-making, patient safety, and NCLEX® exam preparation. A variety of helpful boxes and tables make it easy to find essential information and the accessible writing style makes even complex concepts easy to grasp! Best of all - a complete collection of interactive learning and study tools help you learn more effectively and offer valuable, real-world preparation for clinical practice. Provides a strong foundation in medical-surgical nursing in a highly readable format. All content is written and reviewed by leading experts in the field to ensure that information is comprehensive, current, and clinically accurate. Colorful design and over 1,400 full-color illustrations clearly demonstrate disease processes and related anatomy and physiology. UNIQUE! A complete collection of study tools and resources, including the innovative Stress-Busting Kit for Nursing Students, offers engaging, interactive exercises and activities that make learning more effective and help prepare you for clinical practice. UNIQUE! Presents key nursing management content using a "levels of care" approach that explains how nursing care varies for different levels of health and illness. Approximately 55 comprehensive nursing care plans incorporate NIC, NOC, and current NANDA diagnoses, defining characteristics, expected outcomes, specific nursing interventions with rationales, evaluation criteria, and collaborative problems. Bridge to NCLEX Examination Review Questions at the end of each chapter focus on prioritization and help reinforce your understanding of key content. Evidence-Based Practice boxes summarize key interdisciplinary research and clearly demonstrate how it applies to nursing practice. Collaborative Management headings and Collaborative Care tables emphasize the importance of total patient care in today''s health care settings and provide a clear understanding of each provider''s role in managing disorders. Drug Alert boxes highlight important considerations applicable to key drugs. Healthy People boxes summarize government health care goals as they relate to specific disorders and identify important strategies for the prevention and early detection of diseases. Drug Therapy tables highlight vital medication information for quick reference. Nutritional Therapy tables summarize nutritional interventions and strategies for promoting healthy lifestyles in patients with various conditions. Cultural and ethnic health disparities content includes a dedicated chapter on health disparities and culturally competent care, as well as summary boxes highlighting important issues (including risk factors) related to the nursing care of various ethnic populations. Extensive gerontologic content discusses age-related changes for each body system and alerts you to differences often encountered in older patients. Emergency Management tables outline the treatment of health problems most likely to create medical emergencies. Health History tables summarize the key questions you should ask, as well as important assessment parameters.
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, Volume 1, Ninth Edition
by Sharon L. Lewis Shannon Ruff Dirksen Margaret Mclean Heitkemper Linda BucherThis book offers up-to-date coverage of the latest trends, hot topics, and clinical developments in the field, to help you provide exceptional care in today's fast-paced health care environment. Completely revised and updated content explores patient care in various clinical settings and focuses on key topics such as prioritization, clinical decision-making, patient safety, and NCLEX exam preparation.
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, Volume 2, Ninth Edition
by Sharon L. Lewis Shannon Ruff Dirksen Margaret Mclean Heitkemper Linda BucherThis book offers up-to-date coverage of the latest trends, hot topics, and clinical developments in the field, to help you provide exceptional care in today's fast-paced health care environment. Completely revised and updated content explores patient care in various clinical settings and focuses on key topics such as prioritization, clinical decision-making, patient safety, and NCLEX exam preparation.
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Preparation for Practice (2nd Edition)
by Kathleen S. Osborn Renee S. Holleran Annita S. Watson Cheryl E. WraaExtensively updated to reflect new evidence and improved standards of care, MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING, 2nd Edition fully exposes learners to concepts that are essential to modern medical-surgical nursing practice. It identifies and defines 58 key concepts associated with caring, critical thinking, research, nursing process, and health promotion; and weaves each of these throughout the text, establishing a strong foundation for practice. Through "experiential learning" techniques, readers become active participants, with many opportunities to demonstrate their understanding in diverse modern nursing settings. This edition's content has been reorganized to support more efficient and intuitive learning. Major improvements include: tighter alignment with Institute of Medicine findings, including QSEN and Nursing Core Competencies; restructured coverage of Nursing Process/Patient Care Plans to support Gordon's functional health patterns; and increased emphasis on prevention, community-based care, collaboration, and the role of nurses as key members of the health care team.
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.
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 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 (Second Edition): The Language of Healthcare
by Marjorie Canfield WillisMedical Terminology The Language of Health Care
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.
Medicare (Idiot's Guides)
by Tanya FekeDemystify the confusing web of medicare.Despite its widespread use, this complex program is often very hard to understand. Idiot's Guides: Medicare is an easy-to-understand guide that explains all of the benefits, rules, and processes. Clear, step-by-step instructions enable you navigate this complicated program.You'll learn how to find the right plan and avoid mistakes so that Medicare can serve you and your family. Learn what Medicare does and does not cover. Discover how much it will cost and how to reduce expenses. Not sure whether you're covered or how long you're covered? There is a section for that, too!The comprehensive guide also contains:• The history of the program;• The limitatoes of Medicare and how it works with insurance;• A breakdown of the costs;• Guidance on how Medicare fits into retirement planning;• Thorough coverage of the prescription drug program, Part D;• Closing the Medicare coverage gaps; and• Medicare's future and what it means for you.
Medicare and You 2011
by Department of Health Human ServicesThe official government handbook with important information about: new changes to Medicare; your Medicare benefits; choosing a health plan that's right for you; & your Medicare privacy rights.
Medicare For Dummies
by Patricia BarryManage the Medicare maze -- from enrollment dates to plan options!To get the most from Medicare, you need accurate information that steers you clear of bad advice and costly pitfalls. Medicare For Dummies is what you need to navigate Medicare successfully and get the best out of the complex system. AARP's Medicare expert, Patricia Barry, gives you plain-language explanations of how Medicare works and what steps you need to take to make it work for you, including: How you qualify for Medicare and when to enroll according to your personal situationWhat Medicare covers and what it costsWays to reduce out-of-pocket expensesTips for dealing with doctors and switching plansYou'll even get information about proposed changes to Medicare that you should know about and tips for staying healthy. If you're one of the millions of Americans looking to get the lowdown on Medicare, this hands-on, friendly guide has you covered.
Medicare Matters: What Geriatric Medicine Can Teach American Health Care
by Christine K. CasselA critical assessment of the Medicare program and what it will take to make the program work successfully for our aging population, by a physician who is one of the nation's leaders in geriatric medicine.
Medicare's Quality Improvement Organization Program: Maximizing Potential
by Institute of MedicineMedicare's Quality Improvement Organization Program is the second book in the new Pathways to Quality Health Care series. Focusing on performance improvement, it considers the history, role, and effectiveness of the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) program and its potential to promote quality improvement within a changing health care delivery environment that includes standardized performance measures and new data collection and reporting requirements. This book carefully examines the QIOs that serve every state as well as the national program that guides and supports them. In addition, it highlights the important roles that a national program with private organizations in each state can play in promoting higher quality care. Medicare’s Quality Improvement Organization Program looks closely at the technical assistance role of the QIO program and the need to encourage and support providers to improve their performance. By providing an in-depth assessment of the federal experience with quality improvement and recommendations for program improvement, this book helps point the way for those who strive to create higher quality and better value in health care. Intended for multiple audiences, Medicare's Quality Improvement Organization Program is essential reading for members of Congress, the federal executive branch, the QIOs, health care providers and clinicians, and stakeholder groups.
Medicina ancestral: Rituales para la sanación personal y familiar
by Daniel Foor• Proporciona ejercicios y rituales para iniciar el contacto con tus antepasados, encontrar guías ancestrales y ayudar a los fallecidos que aún no están en paz • Explica cómo emprender el trabajo de reparación del linaje de forma segura, al conectar con tus antepasados más antiguos antes de relacionarte con los recién fallecidos • Explora cómo tus antepasados pueden ayudarte a transformar los legados intergeneracionales de dolor y abuso, así como a recuperar el espíritu positivo de la familia Todos tenemos antepasados sabios a quienes podríamos invocar para recibir apoyo. Daniel Foor detalla cómo relacionarse con antepasados a través de ejercicios basados en antiguas tradiciones de sabiduría para iniciar el contacto, encontrar guías de apoyo, armonizar tus líneas de sangre y ayudar a los fallecidos que aún no están en paz. La guía muestra cómo recuperar las bendiciones y dones de los linajes para lograr avances curativos de los miembros vivos y librar a las generaciones futuras de cargas ancestrales. Foor describe formas de honrar a los ancestros, abordar visitas oníricas de los muertos, trabajar con santuarios y llevar a cabo ritos funerarios. A través de la reverencia a los antepasados descubrirás cómo mantener las conexiones con familiares queridos después de su muerte y entender mejor la relación entre los vivos y los muertos.
Medicina con plantas sagradas: La sabiduría del herbalismo de los aborígenes norteamericanos
by Brooke Medicine Eagle Stephen Harrod BuhnerEl primer examen en profundidad de los fundamentos sagrados del mundo del herbalismo medicinal de los aborígenes norteamericanos • Revela cómo los chamanes y sanadores “hablan” con las plantas para descubrir sus propiedades medicinales • Incluye las oraciones y canciones medicinales vinculadas con el uso de cada una de las plantas examinadas A medida que los seres humanos evolucionaron en la Tierra, utilizaron plantas para todo lo imaginable --alimentos, armas, canastas, vestimentas, refugio y remedios de salud. En su libro Medicina con plantas sagradas, Stephen Harrod Buhner analiza la relación de larga data entre los pueblos aborígenes y las plantas y examina las técnicas y estados mentales que utilizan estas culturas para comunicarse con el mundo botánico. El autor explora la dimensión sagrada de las interacciones entre seres humanos y plantas --un territorio en el que los humanos experimentamos la comunicación con las plantas como expresiones del Espíritu. Con respecto a cada planta curativa descrita en el libro, el autor presenta sus usos medicinales, normas para su preparación y elementos ceremoniales como las oraciones y canciones medicinales vinculadas con el uso de la planta.