Consumer demand, new drugs and medical technologies, litigation, higher insurance premiums, and other factors have all been fueling rising healthcare costs. At the same time, many patients justifiably feel that medical services have become increasingly impersonal. Too often, quality attention from the proverbial family doctor has been replaced by the “assembly line” approach of [...]
This useful handbook introduces nurses and other health care professionals to the most current application of computer-related technology in the health care environment. Included are the various forms of electronic communication and ways to use it more effectively. New coverage of web-based technology, search tools, and evaluation criteria for online material are presented [...]
Concise yet comprehensive Spanish English medical dictionary and terminology translator arranged in a pocket-sized handbook format. Fits in most lab coats and scrub pockets- lightweight, spiral bound, made of durable materials, and easy to use. Convenient pocket medical Spanish reference for doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, EMT’s, medical interpreters, social workers, [...]
‘The third edition of “The Renal Drug Handbook” is a fantastic publication. Each of us needs to be wary of prescribing for renal patients and this handbook provides a highly practical, user-friendly method of ensuring that appropriate prescriptions are given to patients, whether they have normal renal function, renal impairment, transplants or are receiving [...]
Principles of treatment as well as methods of practice are fully covered in this practical guide to the medical complications of anorexia nervosa and related eating disorders. Psychiatric and psychological perspectives enhance medical and nutritional therapies and the text is supplemented by diagnostic color photographs of important physical manifestations of eating disorders. Although the [...]
This title includes a Foreword by John W Bachman, Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota. Mastering the art of medical practice management requires knowledge that most physicians don’t learn in medical school, residency, and fellowship training. Successful practice management in the 21st century requires physicians to understand how to organize [...]
Previously published as Medical Practice Management Handbook for CPAs, c2000. Written for CPAs, consultants, and healthcare managers. Provides expanded coverage of financial accounting and management reports, basic CPT and coding rules, and filing insurance claims. CD-ROM contains practice aids. Softcover. View product details on Amazon.Com
This comprehensive volume explores the role of behaviour and psychology in the development, progression, and treatment of a wide range of medical disorders, discussing in detail the health psychology application to each of the 17 ICD9 chapters of diagnostic classification. Health psychology researchers offer an applied clinical perspective in describing the prevalence, prevention, primary, [...]
Physicians and their medical practices today face innumerable problems and challenges in analyzing current market changes in the medical field.
Do they understand and have the skills and knowledge to make advantageous decisions related to the increasingly complex situations in which they find themselves? Do they merge, oversee their their
This practical handbook should be used by nursing students in clinical courses and by nurses in clinical settings as a quick reference. It guides the nurse in planning what needs to be assessed, monitored, treated, and taught at every stage of care, including pre-test requirements, intra-test procedures, and posttest care. This updated edition also [...]