Books published by Elsevier Health Sciences

A must-have resource for all members of the transplant team, Kidney Transplantation: Principles and Practice, 9th Edition, provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on every aspect of this complex field. Drs. Stuart J. Knechtle and Lorna P. Marson, along with a global team of internationally renowned surgeons and nephrologists, offer balanced coverage of both surgical techniques and medical considerations related to kidney transplantation. With updates from cover to cover, this core reference delivers the practical guidance you need to achieve optimal outcomes in both adults and children.Offers state-of-the-art coverage of all areas of kidney transplantation such as preservation of kidneys; mechanisms of rejection and the induction of tolerance; techniques of laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy; and immunosuppressionContains up-to-date outcomes data and analysis of the evidence supporting current practice in the fieldIncludes new chapters on xenotransplantation and COVID-19 in renal transplantationAdds new information on normothermic regional perfusion to the discussion of DCD organ donation and ethics of transplantation, and new information on iBox (the first universal algorithm for predicting the risk of kidney transplant loss) to the biomarkers sectionProvides relevant, up-to-date information on kidney transplant for all members of the transplant team, with practical information on applied science, clinical information, and surgical proceduresFeatures intraoperative videos and hundreds of superb illustrations to help readers visualize key concepts and nuances of renal transplantationCovers each major immunosuppressive drug in individual chapters, and provides a reference list of all randomized trials for convenient access to critical informationAn 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. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date

Master the assistive strategies you need to make confident clinical decisions and help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. Based on the Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) model developed by Albert Cook, Sue Hussey, and Janice Polgar, Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice, 6th Edition, provides detailed coverage of the broad range of devices, services, and practices that comprise assistive technology. This text offers a systematic process for ensuring the effective application of assistive technologies - and focuses on the relationship between the human user and the assisted activity within specific contexts. New to this edition is updated and expanded content on autonomous features of wheelchairs and vehicles, electronic aids to daily living, robotics, sustainability issues related to assistive technology, and much more. NEW! Enhanced readability and navigation streamline content with a user-friendly layout for a smoother reading experience and quick reference. NEW! Enhanced focus on clinical reasoning and clinical decision-making processes in assistive technology service delivery. NEW! Updated information on autonomous features of wheelchairs and vehicles, electronic aids to daily living (including mainstream products), and robotics. NEW! Integration of global resources and guidelines on assistive technology and wheelchair provision, including the WHO/UNICEF Global Report on Assistive Technology and the WHO Wheelchair Provision Guidelines. NEW! Expanded content on global and sustainability issues related to the provision/development of assistive technology products and service delivery. NEW! eBook version, included with every new print purchase, 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. Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) framework locates assistive technology within common, everyday contexts for more relevant application. Explicit applications of the HAAT model in each of the chapters on specific technologies and more emphasis on the interactions among the elements make content even easier to understand. Focus on clinical application guides application of concepts to real-world situations. Study questions and chapter summaries in each chapter help assessment of understanding and identification of areas where more study is needed. Coverage of changing assistive technology needs throughout the lifespan emphasizes how assistive technology fits into different stages of people's lives and contributes to their full participation in society. Principles and practice of assistive technology provide the foundation for effective reasoning. Ethical issues content offers vital information to guide assistive technology service delivery.

Learn the latest healthcare and human service research methods! Introduction to Research: Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies, 7th Edition, helps bridge the gap between research and practice by giving you a solid foundation for critiquing your own work. This easy-to-read guide covers all the major research design strategies: qualitative, quantitative, naturalistic, experimental-type, and mixed method. Plus, this edition has been updated to include contemporary references, two all-new chapters, updated research methods, and more. UPDATED! New thinking on who can know, who should be involved in the research enterprise, big data, research methods, strategies, and references provides you with the latest information on research in diverse areas of health and human service inquiry. Comprehensive coverage of research designs helps you further understand how to apply these methods to healthcare and human service settings. Detailed examination of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methodologies offers a unique and balanced focus that makes this text more comprehensive than others in its field. NEW! Two additional chapters cover contemporary ethical issues and emergent design. NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features math tips and study questions, plus access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Case examples provide real-life snapshots of what it is like to participate in different types of research processes, identify research dilemmas relevant to chapter subjects, and alert you to problems you might encounter. Contemporary practice examples give you a highly relevant understanding of today's changing health and human service and research environments. In-depth analysis of big data and data analytics expands your knowledge of how to apply these numbers to health and human service research. Emphasis on technology in research and research-informed practice ensures you grasp the latest available methods.

Build your coding skills with this practical workbook! Matching the chapters in the bestselling Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding, this workbook offers coding review and practice with more than 1,200 theory, practical, and reporting exercises (odd-numbered answers provided). Included are 100 original source documents to familiarize you with reports similar to those you will encounter on the job. It's a complete review of all the code sets covered in the text, including ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding!NEW! Updated content includes the latest coding information available. UNIQUE! 100 real-world coding reports provide experience with reports similar to those you will encounter in practice. Theory exercises include fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and true or false questions. Practical exercises offer additional practice with line coding. Coding answer format mirrors that of Buck's main text (including icons to indicate when the learner must determine the number of codes to assign). Answers to odd-numbered questions are included in Appendix B, allowing you to check your accuracy.

Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with guidance from the most trusted name in coding education! The bestselling Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding is a practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all current coding sets. To reinforce your understanding, practice exercises follow the explanations of each coding concept. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, an Evolve website includes 30-day access to TruCode® Encoder Essentials. No other book so thoroughly covers all coding sets!Theory and practical review questions (located at the end of each chapter) focus on recalling important chapter information and application of codes. A step-by-step approach makes it easier to build your coding skills and remember the material. Learning objective and glossary review questions reinforce your understanding of key chapter concepts and terms. Coverage reflects the latest CPT E/M guidelines changes for office and other outpatient codes. 30-day trial to TruCode® Encoder Essentials gives you experience with using an encoder (plus access to additional encoder practice exercises on the Evolve website). UNIQUE! "Real-life" coding reports simulate the reports you will encounter as a coder and help you apply coding principles to actual cases. Online activities on Evolve provide extra practice with assignments, including coding reports. More than 450 illustrations help you understand the types of medical conditions and procedures being coded, and include examples taken directly from Elsevier's professional ICD-10 and HCPCS manuals. UNIQUE! Four coding-question variations - covering both single-code questions and multiple-code questions and scenarios - develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills. UNIQUE! Coders' Index in the back of the book makes it easy to quickly locate specific codes. Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes show the official guidelines wording for inpatient and outpatient coding alongside in-text explanations. Exercises, Quick Checks, and Toolbox features reinforce coding rules and concepts, and emphasize key information. Valuable tips and advice are offered in features such as From the Trenches, Coding Shots, Stop!, Caution!, Check This Out, and CMS Rules. Sample EHR screenshots (in Appendix D) show examples similar to the electronic health records you will encounter in the workplace.

The extremely popular textbook Immunology & Serology in Laboratory Medicine, 8th Edition provides the foundation you need to master the relevant competencies demanded in today's clinical laboratory. Immunology & Serology helps you gain the knowledge required by medical laboratory technician (MLT) and medical laboratory scientist (MLS) students to achieve excellent scores on national board certification upon graduation and to display entry-level professional competencies for career success. Featuring a straightforward presentation, each chapter in this edition presents state-of-the-art content in subject areas such as Molecular Diagnostics. A problem-based case study approach that stimulates critical thinking makes it easier to integrate the concepts of theory with laboratory procedures that generate diagnostic information in cases of infectious diseases, immune disorders, tumor immunology, and tissue transplantation. Immunology & Serology is a distinctly unique textbook because the author recognizes the importance of robust professional knowledge and the practice guidelines developed by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification Examination Immunology Content Outlines for MLT and MLS certification levels and the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) Professional Body of Knowledge. NEW! Updated content includes the most current information related to infectious and immunological diseases, diagnostic testing methods, and vaccines. Clinical case studies include etiology, pathophysiology, laboratory findings, and critical thinking questions, allowing you to apply your knowledge of concepts and procedures. Visual learning features make studying easier with algorithms, illustrations, photographs, and summary boxes. Key Concepts are interwoven throughout each chapter, highlighting the most important facts. Content correlation between lecture and reading, diagnostic laboratory procedures, and case studies allows for easy reference. Learning objectives and key terms open each chapter, providing measurable outcomes and a framework for organizing your study efforts. More than 650 end-of-chapter, multiple-choice questions provide opportunities for review and self-assessment. Laboratory procedures on the Evolve website and in the eBook help you apply immunology and serology theory to clinical laboratory practice.

Crash Course - your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. Crash Course 1000 SBAs for Finals and the MLA - Medicine and Surgery is one of two complementary SBA-style titles crafted to prepare medical students for their finals and the MLA exam. Each volume includes well over 1000 test questions and features mock exams that mimic the format of the MLA and medical final exams. This volume, focussing on general medicine and surgical specialties, has been divided into 15 commonly tested areas to facilitate thorough and efficient revision by specialty. Its counterpart, Crash Course 1000 SBAs for Finals and the MLA - Clinical Specialties, covers a broad spectrum of clinical Specialties. Questions are grouped by medical specialty and categorised by their role in the curriculum (Essential/Important/Supplementary), as well as by difficulty (Easy/Moderate/Hard). Every question includes a clear answer and an extended explanation for each answer option to enable you to quickly understand your strengths and weaknesses and to learn effectively from any mistakes. Each printed volume also comes with BONUS access to the complete, enhanced eBook - this allows you to read as a 'regular', downloadable eBook, as well as to test yourself via the interactive-quiz function. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you!Fully aligned to the MLA: questions mapped to MLA blueprintCompletely updated questions matching the latest exam formats - confirm your understanding and improve exam technique fastDetailed answer explanations, including rationales why incorrect answers are wrongUpdated to the latest clinical guidelines

An understanding of the sociology of health and illness is central to effective health and social care practice. Sociological Approaches to Health, Healthcare and Nursing is a new book for pre- and post-registration nurses and allied health professionals that brings into focus the social context of their work and its social and cultural foundations. The book introduces key social theories and concepts in an accessible way. It covers a range of contemporary post-COVID issues in health and healthcare. A central focus is the social determinants of health: the book discusses these in relation to inequality and discrimination related to social class, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and disability. It examines contemporary cultural understandings of health, illness and the body while linking these to social changes and the growth of digital technologies and social media. Aligned with the requirements of the updated NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nurses, this book will support the reader in considering modern healthcare systems and institutions, and their role in either reproducing or challenging inequalities of health. It encourages the reader to critically reflect on their own role within them and how they themselves can help to effect positive change. Aligned to the requirements of the updated NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nurses Presents a contemporary focus that takes into account changes in public health, healthcare services and health work post-pandemic Case studies illustrate key issues and bring theory to life Focuses on the wider determinants of health and inequalities in health and healthcare Provides an understanding of the patient experience and its social and cultural context in order to support patient-centred care Addresses the political and policy context of healthcare, including contemporary changes in the organisation of health services, changes in health work and changes in nursing work Offers regular 'reflection points' to encourage critical thinking

In this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Iffath Abbasi Hoskins and Dimitrios Mastrogiannis bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Addressing Mental Health in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Top experts provide clinical information that OB/GYNs need to treat women who are experiencing a mental health disorder, including contributing factors and risk factors. Topics include racial disparities and mental health, gender-affirming care, and the mental burden of the Dobbs’ decision.Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including perinatal anxiety and depression; preventable maternal mortality; mental well-being during menopause; the use of telehealth as an adjunct to conventional mental health care; infertility, stillbirth, and "rainbow babies"; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on mental health in obstetrics and gynecology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, guest editor Lynn C. Parsons of Morehead State University brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Pain Management. Top experts provide up-to-date clinical information and best practices needed for critical care nurses to provide safer and more effective options for pain control. Clinical reviews include topics on chronic post-surgical pain, managing pain in the era of opioid abuse, as well pain management in children, older adults, and orthopedic patients.Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including pediatric pain management approaches for critical care nurses; using simulation to illustrate pain the critically ill; managing pain in an era of opioid addiction; managing chronic pain for ventilated critical care patients; chronic post-surgical pain; and more.Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pain management, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Diagnostic Ultrasound: Musculoskeletal 3e provides an updated, comprehensive content set for diagnostic ultrasound imaging with a focus on ultrasound in 5 sections across almost 1,000 pages. Groups of chapters focus on Anatomy, Ultrasound Techniques, Diagnoses and Differential Diagnoses, and Interventional Procedures with the bulk of the content focused on anatomy and diagnoses of the musculoskeletal (MSK) systems. MSK ultrasound is a rapidly expanding field among radiologists, sports physicians, general practitioners, orthopedic and general surgeons, and neurologists. MSK ultrasound has traditionally been used for abdomen/pelvis/obstetric imaging but the use of MSK ultrasound is an evolving field. Since the 2e of Diagnostic Ultrasound: MSK published in 2018, ultrasonographers are much surer of the benefits and limitations of MSK ultrasound across the wide range of application which is driving the expanded use of MSK ultrasound.Reflects the most current ultrasound techniques for each body section, and dozens of revised diagnosis chapters that feature new content, ultrasound images, and schematicsContains new chapters on nerves, brachial plexus, synovial biopsy and more, as well as newly up-to-date anatomy chapters with more clinically relevant schematic diagramsUses a bulleted, templated format that helps you quickly find and understand complex information, as well as thousands of high-quality images and illustrationsDescribes how to write an efficient, useful, and factually correct ultrasound reportApproaches musculoskeletal ultrasound from the viewpoints of a specific diagnosis (Dx section) as well as that of a specific ultrasound appearance (DDx section)Offers updates on fundamental ultrasound technique, ultrasound anatomy, and pitfalls, ideal for those either new to musculoskeletal ultrasound or those with limited experience who wish to improve their skill setServes as an ideal reference for radiologists, sonographers, rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, sports physicians, and physiotherapistsIncludes an eBook version that enables you to access all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud; additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date¿ The 3e delivers a set of completely updated anatomy chapters (33) that are comprehensive and deliver a more clinically relevant section, including more relevant schematic diagrams. The Technique chapters (12) are updated to reflect the most current ultrasound methods for various sections of the body. The Diagnosis group of chapters (47) is thoroughly updated and new content, images, and literature references are included throughout. The Differential Diagnosis chapters (19) are updated to reflect the latest knowledge and discovery of MSK diagnoses. New chapters in the 3e are in place on brachial plexopathy, neuralgic amyotrophy, synovial biopsy, and elastography.

No dental office should be without this quick-reference drug handbook! Ideal for chairside use by the entire dental team, Mosby's Dental Drug Reference, 14th Edition, provides guidelines for safe, accurate drug administration. More than 800 drug monographs - including 93 new monographs covering newly released, FDA-approved drugs - make it easy to find the information most relevant to oral healthcare practitioners, including indications and dosages, contraindications, interactions, side effects, serious reactions, and dental-specific drug data. Accompanied by an Evolve website with additional monographs, photos of pathologic conditions, and more, this durable, pocket-sized guide provides the current, concise drug information needed at the point of care.NEW! More than 93 new monographs cover newly released, FDA-approved drugs and provide up-to-date content on the latest drug therapies.NEW! Expanded coverage of "Biologic Agents" explores their impact on oral health and dental treatment.Durable, pocket-sized format provides essential drug information at a glance, making this guide ideal for chairside use.More than 800 drug monographs include each drug’s generic name, pronunciation, brand names, drug class, controlled substances schedule, mechanism of action, uses or indications, doses and routes of administration, side effects/adverse reactions, contraindications, precautions, pharmacokinetics, drug interactions of concern to dentistry, and more.Detailed dental considerations at the end of each monograph include an easy-to-use, bulleted list of specific dental-related information, as well as general drug information, saving you time with information that is dentistry-focused and easy to use.Emphasis on oral health, prevention, and treatment from the dental hygienist’s perspective facilitates the use of drug information for patient and family education.Coverage of oral contraceptives provides dental information on these commonly used drugs, often known to patients only by their brand names, to help you better serve and educate your patients.Convenient reference information in the front of the guide includes the therapeutic management of common oral lesions and drug information specific to medically compromised patients, while the back of the guide includes convenient appendices on abbreviations, drugs associated with dry mouth, drugs that affect taste, oral contraceptives, preventing medication errors, and more.

A Clinician's Survival Guide to District Nursing covers the specialist skills and knowledge nurses need to join the rapidly expanding, increasingly important community nursing workforce. The book is a quick reference guide designed to support autonomous decision making amid the wide range of conditions district nurses are expected to manage, recognising and highlighting the advanced skills of district nurses. It will help the reader understand what it means to work in the community, acquire the fundamental knowledge of clinical skills necessary to ensure best practice, and explore ways of working to ensure optimal care delivery through joined-up health and social services. Written by specialists in community nursing, this indispensable new book is ideal for students exploring district nursing as a career option, as well as nurses transitioning to a district nursing team role. Covers important issues including leadership, quality improvement and the integrated care systemUp-to-date and contemporary - incorporates changes to clinical care and management, including the impact of COVID-19Clear, concise and easy to followBullet points and diagrams make it easy to understand difficult conceptsReflective activities reinforce learningCase studies highlight best practiceComplements university programmes focusing on community servicesThe Clinician's Survival Guide series (formerly A Nurse's Survival Guide) brings you concise, accessible content, prepared by experts in a handy quick-reference format.

Known for its comprehensive coverage, readability, and visual presentation, Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 11th Edition helps prepare you to work in long-term care, acute care, and subacute care settings - and includes a practice scenario in each chapter to enhance your clinical judgment skills. It's the most comprehensive text for CNA programs, packed with step-by-step instructions for more than 100 procedures. Lifespan coverage includes skills not only for adults and older residents, but also for maternity and pediatric patients, so you can be comfortable working in a variety of care settings. Shorter, more focused chapters allow you to learn in manageable portions and an enhanced art program clarifies important concepts and procedural steps. NEW! Chapter organization breaks material into manageable portions, improving your ability to retain important information. NEW! More images depicting culturally diverse patients and care takers increase the variety of persons represented in the textbook. NEW! Shorter, more focused chapters help you retain important concepts and skills covered in the NATCEP certification exam. Complete coverage of the knowledge and skills needed to pass the state certification exam and engage in safe practice. Clear writing at a seventh-grade reading level ensures accessibility for low-level learners. More than 100 skills outlined in pre-procedure and post-procedure sections ensure you learn all the necessary steps to pass the skills portion of the certification exam. Focus on Math feature reviews mathematical calculations needed in various care measures and procedures. Getting a Job chapter covers the soft skills needed to seek and obtain employment. Focus on Surveys feature highlights the nursing assistant role during state inspections. Focus on Practice: Problem Solving scenarios stimulate critical thinking about common situations encountered during practice. Focus on PRIDE: The Person, Family, and Yourself boxes build on chapter concepts to help promote pride in the nursing assistant, the resident, and the resident's family. Promoting Safety and Comfort boxes emphasize the importance of the patient's or resident's safety and comfort. Delegation Guidelines detail the specifics of accepting delegated tasks. Focus on Children and Older Person boxes provide age-specific information about special needs, considerations, and circumstances of children and older persons. Focus on Long-Term Care and Home Care boxes highlight information vital to providing competent care in the long-term and home care settings. Focus on Communication boxes provide guidelines for how to clearly communicate with residents and avoid comments that might make them uncomfortable. Caring About Culture boxes contain information to help you learn about the various practices of other cultures. Teamwork and Time Management boxes provide specific guidelines to help nursing assistants work most efficiently, whether independently or as part of the nursing team. Chapter review questions are a useful study guide found at the end of each chapter.

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 textbook. Correlation with CAAHEP Medical Assisting educational competencies aligns the workbook to the newly revised accreditation standards. Review 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 thinking. Labeling exercises reinforce your knowledge of anatomical structures and disease processes. Patient Screening exercises provide practice with responding to telephone calls to the medical office. Patient Teaching exercises help you develop skills in patient education and instruction. Exercises with word definitions and glossary terms provide a review of medical terminology and strengthen your vocabulary.

For more than 40 years, the Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of General Hospital Psychiatry has been the gold standard guide to consultation-liaison psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine. Under the editorial leadership of Drs. Theodore A. Stern, Scott R. Beach, Felicia A. Smith, Oliver Freudenreich, Ana-Maria Vranceanu, and Maurizio Fava, the fully revised 8th Edition continues this tradition of excellence for yet another generation of practitioners. In a convenient handbook format, it provides an authoritative, easy-to-understand review of the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of psychiatric problems experienced by adults and children with medical and surgical conditions.Features DSM-5-TR codes throughout, case studies, and practical tips on how to implement the most current and effective pharmacologic therapies as well as cognitive-behavioral approaches.Includes new chapters on Psychiatric Management of Patients with Pulmonary Conditions; Psychiatric Management of Patients with COVID-19 Infection; Behavioral and Psychopharmacological Management of Unhealthy Habits and Behaviors; Community Psychiatry; Global Mental Health; Care of LGBTQIA+ Patients; and more.Highlights strategies to enhance coping with medical conditions, resilience, adherence to treatment recommendations, and mindfulness.Features a new, two-color format for improved readability and visual clarity for tables, diagrams, and illustrations.An ideal resource for psychiatrists, residents, and fellows, as well as interdisciplinary practitioners who support the work of consultation-liaison psychiatrists and provide independent care to medical/surgical patients with comorbid psychiatric symptoms or conditions.An 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. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Ensure your skills are at their clinical best! Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, 8th Edition covers the broad spectrum of laboratory procedures that veterinary technicians need to perform effectively in the practice setting. Comprehensive content presents the fundamentals of microbiology, hematology, urinalysis, immunology, and cytology, along with the laboratory procedures used to perform the most widely used tests, such as complete blood count, urinalysis, and immunologic assays. This thoroughly updated edition includes step-by-step procedure guidelines, along with the latest advances in veterinary clinical procedures to prepare you for real-life laboratory work. NEW! Content addresses fear-free handling specimen collection methods. UPDATED! Comprehensive coverage reflects the latest advances in veterinary clinical laboratory procedures for improved patient service and higher practice revenue. UPDATED! Content outlines what is needed to successfully perform a broad spectrum of laboratory tests, including complete blood count, urinalysis, and immunologic assays. Atlas style appendices contain hundreds of images to enhance laboratory exercises and provide an excellent resource as you move into clinical practice. Vet Tech Threads pedagogical aids include introductions, suggested readings, boxed Technician Notes, learning objectives, chapter outlines, key terms, and a glossary to help you grasp key concepts and navigate through the chapters for more focused learning. Comprehensive coverage provides you with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of microbiology, hematology, urinalysis, immunology, and cytology, along with the laboratory procedures used to perform related tests. Step-by-step procedure boxes throughout the book present the skills that veterinary technician students must perform during their educational program, as well as procedures that are commonly performed by vet techs in the private practice, in an easy-to-access format.

Learn to identify veterinary instruments and equipment at a glance! Veterinary Instruments and Equipment, Fifth Edition shows hundreds of detailed, full-color photographs of instruments and describes how and when each is used. A flashcard-style format makes it easy to flip through the pages, so you will quickly become familiar with general medical instruments, restraint equipment, and surgical instruments. Instrument photos on an Evolve website allow you to rotate instruments 360 degrees and zoom in to see close-ups of the different tips. Written by vet tech educator Teresa F. Sonsthagen, this pocket guide helps you review for exams and also serves as an invaluable quick reference in real-world veterinary practice.NEW! Organization of chapters separates instruments by small animal and large animal sections, and alphabetizes instruments within those sections, so that studying is simplified and content is easier than ever to findNEW! Updated photographs ensure that you are studying the most up-to-date instruments and equipment on the marketUNIQUE! Two-page flashcard format is perfect for learning and quizzing for each instrument, with a top page that contains a photo of the instrument and a bottom page that contains the instrument’s name, function, and characteristicsMore than 650 high-quality color photos of instruments help you to quickly recognize and identify the instrumentsInformation on general medical instruments includes equipment for common procedures such as dehorning, hoof care, and castration, plus instruments for diagnostic and obstetrical proceduresCoverage of surgical instruments includes general instruments such as hemostats, forceps, and scissors, and also describes orthopedic, ophthalmic, and dental instruments used in veterinary specialty surgeriesCoverage of restraint equipment includes proper restraint techniques for all species of small and large animalsPocket size and spiral binding make this guide perfect for portability and point-of-need reference

Exploring the immunologic concerns of both large and small animals, Veterinary Immunology,11th Edition is the only complete resource on immunology for veterinary practitioners. This new edition has been meticulously updated to continue its trend of incorporating the latest advances and topics in the field. It features a straightforward presentation of basic immunologic principles along with thorough and timely information on the most significant immunologic diseases and responses seen in domestic animals. Vibrant images and wealth of clinical examples give you a better understanding of complex topics and concepts and how they come in to play during professional practice. NEW! Completely updated content covers the latest advances and topics in veterinary immunology, including cutting-edge information on drugs for the immune system, antibodies, vaccines, cancer immunology, and much more. NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features flashcards and enhanced animations, plus access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Comprehensive coverage clearly explains the general principles of immunology and provides information on the most significant immunologic diseases and immunologic responses seen in domestic animals and marine mammals. A wealth of clinical examples show how principles are applied in the clinical setting.

An ideal resource for specialists and non-specialist clinicians and trainees, Pediatric Kidney Disease: A Case-Based Approach contains more than 400 case reports that offer a unique learning opportunity in this challenging field. These accessible and instructive case studies help readers recognize important clinical symptoms and signs to develop the diagnostic and management skills needed for treating patients in a routine clinical practice. With wide-ranging coverage of the kidney-related complaints most likely to be encountered, this volume is an excellent reference or certification review tool for residents, fellows, and clinicians who need quick access to current scientific and clinical information on managing pediatric kidney disease.Provides complete, state-of-the art reviews and assessments of kidney disease in children in a concise, templated format.Presents more than 400 cases covering acute and chronic kidney failures, congenital and hereditary kidney diseases, glomerular and vascular diseases, hereditary kidney disorders, hypertension, tubulointerstitial diseases, and urinary tract infections.Begins each case with a succinct summary of patient’s history, signs and symptoms, examinations, and initial investigations, followed by questions and answers.Provides answers and comments that offer a detailed discussion on each topic, with further case references where appropriate.An 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. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Macleod's Clinical Diagnosis is a practical manual for evaluating and diagnosing problems based on presenting symptoms. The book covers the principles of the diagnostic process, then takes the reader step-by-step through common acute medical presentations and how to interpret symptoms in context to produce a differential diagnosis. Readers will learn to interpret clinical features, examination findings and investigation results, and will build their confidence in assessing patients and identifying red flags. Whether used as a stand-alone resource or as a companion to Macleod's Clinical Examination, this book will prove invaluable for medical students and junior doctors as they build on their basic clinical skills theory to practice in the real world. Series of clear 'diagnostic guides' to all the common acute medical presentations that may present to the emergency department or acute medical unitDiagnostic flow charts in each chapter - helps the reader to follow a clear step-by-step approach to diagnosisClear, succinct and logically ordered to support learningIncludes how to recognise red flags, eliminate life-threatening conditions and generate a logical differential diagnosisTakes a problem-based approach to diagnostic reasoning, reflecting both modern medical and current educational practicesBuilds on the clinical skills outlined in the companion Macleod's Clinical Examination textbookCovers all the acute medical presentations required by the UKMLA syllabusComes with an interactive eBook for easy anytime, anywhere accessNew chapter on the diagnostic approach to the poisoned patientContent restructured to reflect common acute medical presentationsFully updated to reflect current approaches to clinical diagnoses including diagnostic tests

Now fully revised and updated, this leading ICT series volume offers a concise yet comprehensive account of the structure and function of the human nervous system. Trusted by generations of readers and now in its seventh edition, it remains internationally popular as the most succinct, clinically relevant and uniquely illustrated textbook available on the subject. Carefully targeted to bridge the gap between a brief overview on the one hand and an extensive text on the other, this book provides a clear account of neuroanatomical principles. It describes normal structure and function and clinically relevant dysfunction, all related to conditions which students will encounter in clinical practice. This book will make learning easy for medical students, junior doctors and specialist trainees needing a sound understanding of the basics of neuroanatomy which underpin the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. Straightforward and concise - makes notoriously difficult concepts easy to understandSome of the best published illustrations in the field - all updated and improved for clarityPerfect for those new to neuroanatomy - provides enough detail for students to proceed to clinical studies with confidenceClinical material and topic summaries fully updated and highlighted in summary boxes throughout the textComes with the complete, enhanced eBook - including additional images and self-assessment material to aid revision and check understanding

Master the skills needed to perform basic radiography procedures! Written exclusively for limited radiography students, Radiography Essentials for Limited Scope, 7th Edition provides a fundamental knowledge of imaging principles, positioning, and procedures. Content reflects the most current practice and follows the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) curriculum so you will be thoroughly prepared for the ARRT Limited Scope Exam. From radiologic imaging experts Eugene D. Frank and Ruth Ann Ehrlich, this book provides a streamlined guide to x-ray science, radiographic anatomy, technical exposure factors, radiation protection, and positioning, along with step-by-step instructions for each projection.NEW! Revised chapters are closely aligned with content areas on the ARRT Limited Scope Exam, and include updated information on podiatry positioning and bone densitometry plus an expanded section on chiropractic projections.Concise coverage prepares you for the ARRT Limited Scope Exam and clinical practice with the latest on x-ray science and techniques, radiation safety, radiographic anatomy, pathology, patient care, ancillary clinical skills, and positioning of the upper and lower extremities, spine, chest, and head.Step-by-step instructions provide guidance on how to position patients for radiographic procedures performed by limited operators. More than 900 illustrations show concepts, techniques, and x-ray equipment.Easy-to-understand math and radiologic physics concepts include special boxes to reinforce important points. Learning objectives and key terms highlight important information in each chapter and can be used as review tools.Expanded digital imaging concepts reflect today’s practice and meet the requirements of the ARRT Limited Scope Content Specifications.Updated terminology for limited radiography ensures that you understand exam requirements and the role of the limited practitioner.

Social prescribing - the connection of people to communities, services and activities to meet their practical, social and emotional needs - has become an increasingly important element of healthcare policy. As debate intensifies over an appropriate national model, this new book provides the first comprehensive overview of the entire concept of social prescribing.Social Prescribing pulls together arguments, evidence and resources to define social prescribing and analyze how it can change lives. It considers a range of paradigms for improving health and wellbeing through social approaches, and provides real-life examples of where the theory has been realized in practice.The book is well-balanced and easy to understand, making it ideal for healthcare practitioners, researchers and policy makers who are interested in exploring the potential of social prescribing for improving health and wellbeing.Editor Heather Henry is former chair of New NHS Alliance (now The Health Creation Alliance CIC), which influences national health strategy and policy on health inequalities and wellbeing. Her NHS career in primary care as both a practising Queen's Nurse and NHS director, combined with her experience of the voluntary community and social enterprise sector, ideally qualifies her to curate and interpret a wide range of contributions from household names to seldom-heard voices.Presents a balanced approach to the current debates and critiques of social prescribingSummarises the main arguments with supporting evidence and resourcesCovers the history and current policy, and provides a detailed analysis of the evidence base around how social prescribing can improve wellbeingOffers different paradigms and models of social prescribing, including concepts around power, control, relationships, economics, recognizing strengths and assets, managing complexity, and enabling self-organisationIncludes perspectives from an impressive list of contributors, from eminent thought leaders like Professor Sir Michael Marmot and Lord Gus O’Donnell to local leaders, citizens and voices from all levels in the systemExtends beyond health and care to other sectors that impact the social determinants of health including urgent and emergency services, housing and educationUses accessible language throughout - suitable for anyone from system leaders to researchers, educators, practitioners and students