Clinical and internal medicine Books

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  • Pocket Medicine

    Wolters Kluwer Health Pocket Medicine

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisPocket Medicine, 8th Edition, is a must-have resource for fast answers to the diagnostic and therapeutic questions you’ll face on rounds and exams. Edited by Dr. Marc S. Sabatine and compiled by residents, fellows, and attending physicians at the world-renown Massachusetts General Hospital, this best-selling reference provides dependable, up-to-date information needed to make an accurate diagnosis and develop a state-of-the-art treatment plan. Featuring easily accessible bulleted lists, tables, and algorithms, Pocket Medicine provides focused coverage of internal medicine in the traditional, easy-to-use binding you know and love. Offers fast and easy access to essential information on the most common disorders in cardiology, pulmonary medicine, gastroenterology, nephrology, hematology-oncology, infectious diseases, endocrinology, rheumatology, and neurology. Includes references to landmark papers to help you intelligently answer questions on rounds–all from a trusted source acceptable for use on rounds. Features user-friendly tabs and a two-color design to help you find information quickly, as well as a full-color, 16-page insert featuring radiology and pathology images. Provides ideal coverage for medical students, interns, residents, advanced practice nurses, and PAs. Prepare for board exams! Mirroring the organization of Pocket Medicine, Pocket Medicine High-Yield Board Review features 500 practice questions so you can practice for your board exam.

    7 in stock

    £41.85

  • Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine

    Oxford University Press Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisUnique among medical texts, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine is a complete and concise guide to the core areas of medicine that also encourages thinking about the world from the patient''s perspective, to develop a holistic approach to care with a passion for practice. Now in its eleventh edition, this renowned Handbook has been fully updated to reflect the latest changes in clinical practice and best management, filled with expert knowledge, practical advice, and reassurance. In the tradition of bringing new voices to each edition, three authors have joined the writing team, bringing a fresh perspective to the content. The chapters on emergencies, endocrinology and diabetes, haematology, oncology, and surgery have been completely revamped, and every page has been reviewed by a consultant and a trainee to ensure it continues to be accurate, relevant, and user-friendly. Figures and illustrations have been carefully revised and updated in response to reader feedback, and key refe

    15 in stock

    £31.34

  • Murtagh General Practice

    McGraw-Hill Education / Australia Murtagh General Practice

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisSold worldwide and translated into 13 languages, John Murtagh’s General Practice is widely recognised as the gold standard reference for general practice and primary health care. Its emphasis on the importance of clinical reasoning, early diagnosis and treatment makes this the essential reference for medical students, trainees and general practitioners. Written by renowned general practitioners and educators, and with all content reviewed for currency by leading experts, the eighth edition provides fundamental knowledge and skills required for the challenging field of general practice. Key features:•Diagnostic strategy models for common presenting problems, including diagnostic triads•Clinical frameworks, including management and treatment•Evidence-based research, with all content reviewed for currency by leading experts•Extensive coverage of mental health, health promotion, women’s health, and paediatric and geriatric care New to this edition:•New chapters on obesity, mood disorders, breast disorders, and traveller’s health and tropical medicine•Updated and new information on genetic disorders, chronic pain and infectious diseases, including acute respiratory distress syndrome with reference to coronaviruses and COVID-19•Restructure of table of contents to allow for easier navigationAbout the authorsJohn Murtagh is Emeritus Professor in General Practice at Monash University; Professional Fellow of General Practice at the University of Melbourne; and Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Graduate School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame. Jill Rosenblatt is a general practitioner and was Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the School of Primary Health Care at Monash University. She received a Distinguished Service Award of the RACGP in 2014. Jill has a wealth of rural and urban medical experience. Justin Coleman is a general practitioner in the Tiwi Islands and was Senior Lecturer at Flinders University. He’s on the Editorial Advisory Board of Diabetes Management Journal, a member of Choosing Wisely Australia (NPS) and a prolific writer for a number of publications. Clare Murtagh is a general practitioner in Sydney. She holds postgraduate qualifications in Dermatology, Medical Education, and Sexual and Reproductive Health. Table of ContentsPart1 The basis of general practiceCh1 The nature, scope and content of general practiceCh2 Consulting skillsCh3 Communication skillsCh4 Counselling skillsCh5 Health promotion and patient educationCh6 Prevention in general practiceCh7 Research and evidence-based medicineCh8 Inspection as a clinical skillPart2 Diagnostic perspective in general practiceCh9 A safe diagnostic strategyCh10 DepressionCh11 Diabetes mellitusCh12 Drug and alcohol problemsCh13 AnaemiaCh14 Endocrine and metabolic disordersCh15 Spinal dysfunctionCh16 Urinary tract infectionCh17 Malignant diseaseCh18 Baffling viral and protozoal infectionsCh19 Baffling bacterial infectionsCh20 Infections of the central nervous systemCh21 Connective tissue disease and the systemic vasculitidesCh22 Neurological dilemmasCh23 Genetic conditionsPart3 Presenting symptoms and problem solving in general practiceCh24 Abdominal painCh25 ArthritisCh26 Anorectal disordersCh27 Thoracic back painCh28 Low back painCh29 Bruising and bleedingCh30 Chest painCh31 ConstipationCh32 CoughCh33 Deafness and hearing lossCh34 DiarrhoeaCh35 Dizziness/vertigoCh36 Dyspepsia (indigestion)Ch37 DysphagiaCh38 DyspnoeaCh39 The painful earCh40 The red and tender eyeCh41 Pain in the faceCh42 Fever and chillsCh43 Faints, fits and funny turnsCh44 Haematemesis and melaenaCh45 HeadacheCh46 HoarsenessCh47 JaundiceCh48 Nasal disordersCh49 Nausea and vomitingCh50 Neck lumpsCh51 Neck painCh52 Shoulder painCh53 Pain in the arm and handCh54 Hip, buttock and groin painCh55 Pain in the legCh56 The painful kneeCh57 Pain in the foot and ankleCh58 Walking difficulty and leg swellingCh59 PalpitationsCh60 Sleep disordersCh61 Sore mouth and tongueCh62 Sore throatCh63 Tiredness/fatigueCh64 The unconscious patientCh65 Urinary disordersCh66 Visual failureCh67 Weight changePart4 Mental healthCh68 Depression and other mood disordersCh69 The disturbed patientCh70 Anxiety disordersCh71 Difficult behavioursPart5: Chronic disease managementCh72 Allergic disorders including hay feverCh73 AsthmaCh74 Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCh75 Cardiovascular diseaseCh76 Chronic heart failureCh77 HypertensionCh78 DyslipidaemiaCh79 Chronic kidney failureCh80 ObesityCh81 OsteoporosisCh82 Chronic painPart6 Child and adolescent healthCh83 An approach to the childCh84 Specific problems of childrenCh85 Surgical problems in childrenCh86 Common childhood infectious diseases (including skin eruptions)Ch87 Behavioural and developmental issues and disorders in childrenCh88 Child abuseCh89 Emergencies in childrenCh90 Adolescent healthPart7 Women's healthCh91 Cervical cancer screening Ch92 Family planningCh93 Breast disordersCh94 Abnormal uterine bleeding Ch95 Lower abdominal and pelvic pain in womenCh96 Premenstrual syndromeCh97 The menopauseCh98 Vaginal dischargeCh99 Vulvar disordersCh100 Basic antenatal careCh101 Postnatal carePart8 Men's healthCh102 Men's health: an overviewCh103 Scrotal painCh104 Inguinoscrotal lumpsCh105 Disorders of the penisCh106 Disorders of the prostatePart9 Sexual healthCh107 The subfertile coupleCh108 Sexual healthCh109 Sexually transmitted infectionsCh110 Intimate partner violence and sexual assaultPart10 Problems of the skinCh111 A diagnostic and management approach to skin problemsCh112 PruritusCh113 Common skin problemsCh114 Acute skin eruptionsCh115 Skin ulcersCh116 Common lumps and bumpsCh117 Pigmented skin lesionsCh118 Hair disordersCh119 Nail disordersPart11 Accident and emergency medicineCh120 Emergency careCh121 Stroke and transient ischaemic attacksCh122 Thrombosis and thromboembolismCh123 Common skin wounds and foreign bodiesCh124 Common fractures and dislocationsPart12 Health of specific groups 1467Ch125 The elderly patientCh126 End of life/palliative careCh127 The health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesCh128 Refugee healthCh129 Travellers' health and tropical medicine

    5 in stock

    £90.89

  • Pocket Guide to Teaching for Clinical Instructors

    John Wiley & Sons Inc Pocket Guide to Teaching for Clinical Instructors

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Pocket Guide to Teaching for Clinical Instructors, 3rd edition, provides a concise introduction to teaching. Written by experienced medical educators from the Advanced Life Support Group and Resuscitation Council (UK), this best-selling guide gives comprehensive and practical advice on the most effective teaching methods. Pocket Guide to Teaching for Clinical Instructors covers basic principles and practical aspects of teaching in a variety of modalities. This edition includes material which reflects current developments within instructor courses and includes new material on feedback, an awareness of non-technical skills, the teaching of teams and supporting learners. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in teaching doctors and healthcare professionals in any context. It is aimed at the relative newcomer to the teaching role in all its variety and provides essential, practical advice as to how to get the best out of learners.Table of ContentsWorking group vii Contributors to the third edition ix Contributors to the first and second editions xi Foreword xiii Preface to the third edition xvii Preface to the first edition xix Acknowledgments xxi 1 Adult learning 1 2 A structured approach to teaching 11 3 Lecturing effectively 15 4 Teaching skills 27 5 Managing simulations 33 6 Facilitating discussions 43 7 Getting assessment right 51 8 Feedback 59 9 e-Learning 69 10 Supporting learning 75 11 Teaching teams 81 Index 85

    15 in stock

    £22.75

  • Pediatric Incontinence

    John Wiley and Sons Ltd Pediatric Incontinence

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisPediatric incontinence: evaluation and clinical management offersurologists practical,''how-to'' clinical guidance towhat is a verycommon problem affecting up to 15% of children aged 6 years old. Introductory chapters cover theneurophysiology, psychological and genetic aspects, as well as theurodynamics of incontinence, before it moves on to itscore focus, namelythe evaluation and management of the problem. All types of management methods will be covered, including behavioural, psychological, medical and surgical, thus providing the reader with a solution to every patient''s specific problem. The outstanding editor team led by Professor Israel Franco, one of the world's leading gurus of pediatric urology, have recruited a truly stellarteam of contributors each of whom haveprovided first-rate, high-quality contributions on theirspecific areas of expertise.Clear management algorithms for each form of treatment support the text, topics of controversyare covereTable of ContentsList of contributors xi Preface xv Section 1: Pathophysiology of bowel and bladder dysfunctionIsrael Franco 1 Neurophysiology of voiding 3Oreoluwa Ogunyemi and Hsi‐Yang Wu 2 Neurophysiology of defecation 15Cecilie Ejerskov and Charlotte Siggaard Rittig 3 Functional brain imaging in bowel and bladder control 21Israel Franco Section 2: Epidemiological aspects of bowel and bladder dysfunctionAlexander von Gontard 4 The epidemiology of childhood incontinence 37Anne J. Wright 5 Quality of life factors in bladder and bowel dysfunction 61Eliane Garcez da Fonseca 6 Psychological aspects in bladder and bowel dysfunction 67Alexander von Gontard 7 Neuropsychiatric disorders and genetic aspects of bowel or bladder dysfunction 73Israel Franco Section 3: Evaluation of bowel and bladder dysfunctionYves Homsy 8 Urodynamics in the pediatric patient 91Beth A. Drzewiecki and Stuart B. Bauer 9 Uroflowmetry and postvoid residual urine tests in incontinent children 99Stephen Shei‐Dei Yang and Shang‐Jen Chang 10 Evaluation of the child with voiding dysfunction 107Yves Homsy 11 Evaluation of constipation and fecal incontinence 121Marc A. Benninga Section 4: Treatments of functional bowel and bladder dysfunctionPaul F. Austin 12 Implementation of urotherapy 133Wendy F. Bower and Janet W. Chase 13 The concept of physiotherapy for childhood BBD 139Janet W. Chase and Wendy F. Bower 14 Biofeedback for the treatment of functional voiding problems 145Ann Raes and Catherine Renson 15 Pharmacotherapy of the child with functional incontinence and retention 153Paul F. Austin and Israel Franco 16 Treatment of functional constipation and fecal incontinence 163Vera Loening‐Baucke and Alexander Swidsinski 17 Peripheral tibial nerve stimulation therapy for the treatment of functional voiding problems 171Mario De Gennaro and Maria Luisa Capitanucci 18 Sacral nerve stimulation therapy for the treatment of functional voiding problems 175Alonso Carrasco Jr, Moira E. Dwyer, and Yuri E. Reinberg 19 Superficial stimulation therapy for the treatment of functional voiding problems 183Ubirajara Barroso, Jr 20 Botulinum toxin in the treatment of the functional bladder 189Luitzen‐Albert Groen and Piet Hoebeke 21 Psychological management of BBD 201Monika Equit and Alexander von Gontard Section 5: Nocturnal enuresisIsrael Franco 22 Pathophysiology of nocturnal enuresis 209Soren Rittig and Konstantinos Kamperis 23 Evaluation of the enuretic child 221Tryggve Neveus 24 Management of monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (enuresis) 227Johan Vande Walle 25 Psychological aspects in evaluation and management of nocturnal enuresis (NE) 245Dieter Baeyens and Alexander von Gontard Section 6: Neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunctionStuart Bauer 26 Diagnostic evaluation in children with neurogenic bladder 257Tom P.V.M. de Jong, Aart J. Klijn, Pieter Dik and Rafal Chrzan 27 Medical management of the neurogenic bladder 263Paul F. Austin and Stuart B. Bauer 28 Treatment of constipation and fecal incontinence: Neuropathic 273Mark P. Cain 29 Neuromodulation for neurogenic bladder in pediatric spinal dysraphism 281Elizabeth B. Yerkes and William E. Kaplan 30 Botulinum toxin in the treatment of neuropathic lower urinary tract dysfunction 293Paul F. Austin and Israel Franco 31 The surgical management of the neurogenic bladder 299Elias Wehbi and Antoine E. Khoury 32 Surgery for bowel dysfunction 309Terry L. Buchmiller 33 Neurological surgery for neurogenic bladder dysfunction 317Michael S. Park and Gerald F. Tuite Index 327

    15 in stock

    £87.26

  • Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine

    Oxford University Press Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisNow in its fifth edition, the Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine is the essential rapid-reference guide to emergency medicine for everyone from junior doctors to specialist registrars, nurse practitioners, and paramedics. New and improved, the Handbook has been thoroughly revised throughout, with 100 extra illustrations and the latest guidelines and treatment advice, completely overhauled chapters on Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Paediatric emergencies, and new topics on treatment escalation, end-of-life care, and sepsis.Clear and concise, extensively updated, and packed with a host of new X-rays to aid identification and treatment, this Handbook has everything you need to thrive in the demanding world of emergency medicine today.Trade ReviewThe text is straight to the point, concise, informative and educational which also helps to improve patient care. Yet it is surprisingly comprehensive for this size of book and a lot of common and less common situations are covered in significant depth. This is achieved in part, because every word counts and the text is straight to the point. Exactly what many people want. * Dr Harry Brown, Glycosmedia *Review from previous edition The Fourth Edition of the Oxford Handbook of Emergerncy Medicine is proof that good things come in small packages. This compact little powerhouse more than lives up to expectations established by earlier editions. It offers sound clinical guidance in an easily accessible format and would be a handy addition to the pockets of emergency medicine clinicians. * Journal of the American Medical Association *Table of Contents1: General approach 2: Life-threatening emergencies 3: Medicine 4: Toxicology 5: Infectious diseases 6: Environmental emergencies 7: Analgesia and anaesthesia 8: Major trauma 9: Wounds, fractures, orthopaedics 10: Surgery 11: Ophthalmology 12: Ear, nose, and throat 13: Obstetrics and gynaecology 14: Psychiatry 15: Paediatric emergencies

    5 in stock

    £36.09

  • Examination of the Child with Minor Neurological

    Mac Keith Press Examination of the Child with Minor Neurological

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis highly practical book brings the examination of minor neurological dysfunction developed by Bert Touwen and his colleagues in Groningen right up to date, which is timely in view of the increasing interest in and use of this approach. The approach is a detailed and extensive neurological examination with the aim of detecting a possible neurobiological basis for learning, behavioural and motor coordination problems in a child and thus informing decision-making and management. It provides a refined, sensitive and age-appropriate technique, designed to take into account the developmental aspects of the child’s rapidly changing nervous system. This third edition of Bert Touwen’s classic handbook has been updated by Mijna Hadders-Algra to reflect contemporary clinical practice. A new chapter assesses the reliability and validity of the methodology, and the book now includes norms for comparison, as well as practical management guidelines based on current clinical practice. Entirely new photographs and diagrams illustrate the assessment techniques clearly. Videos illustrating typical and atypical performance and an electronic assessment form accompany the book. Contact admin@mackeith.co.uk for access ReadershipPaediatric neurologists, physicians working in neuropaediatrics, developmental paediatrics, child and adolescent psychiatry, and paediatric rehabilitation.Table of ContentsContents Foreword - Professor Bert C L TouwenForeword - Dr Robert Forsyth1. Introduction2. Assessment of minor neurological dysfunction3. Assessment technique and psychometric properties4. Assessment of the Child Sitting - part I5. Assessment of the Child Standing6. Assessment of the child walking7. Assessment of the child lying8. Assessment of the child sitting - part 29. General data10. Interpretation of findings

    7 in stock

    £52.25

  • How the Immune System Works

    John Wiley and Sons Ltd How the Immune System Works

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgments viii How to Use This Book ix This book is neither a comprehensive text nor an exam-review tool. It is an overview of the immune system, designed to give anyone who is learning immunology a feel for how the system fits together. About the Companion Website x Lecture 1 An Overview 1 The immune system is a “team effort,” involving many different players who work together to provide a powerful defense against invaders. Focusing on one player at a time makes it hard to understand the game. Here we view the action from the grandstand to get a wide-angle picture of what the immune system is all about. Lecture 2 The Innate Immune System 12 The innate immune system is a “hard-wired” defense that has evolved over millions of years to recognize pathogens that commonly infect humans. It provides a rapid and powerful response against “everyday” invaders. Lecture 3 B Cells and Antibodies 26 B cells and the antibodies they produce are part of the adaptive immune system – a system that protects us against pathogens both common and rare. Lecture 4 The Magic of Antigen Presentation 40 T cells, another weapon of the adaptive immune system, only recognize invaders that are properly presented by specialized antigen presenting cells. This feature keeps T cells focused on the types of attackers they can defend against. Lecture 5 T Cell Activation 52 Before they can spring into action, T cells must be activated. This requirement helps insure that only useful weapons will be mobilized. Lecture 6 T Cells at Work 60 Once they have been activated, helper T cells orchestrate the immune response, and killer T cells destroy infected cells. Lecture 7 Secondary Lymphoid Organs and Lymphocyte Trafficking 69 B and T lymphocytes travel through secondary lymphoid organs looking for the intruders they can defend against. Once activated in the secondary lymphoid organs, B and T cells are dispatched to the particular areas of the body where they can be most useful. Lecture 8 Restraining the Immune System 82 The powerful weapons of the immune system must be restrained lest they become overly exuberant. In addition, once an invader has been defeated, the immune system must be “reset” to prepare for future attacks. Lecture 9 Self Tolerance and MHC Restriction 86 T cells must be “tested” to be sure they focus on appropriately presented antigens, and B and T lymphocytes must be screened to eliminate those which might attack our own bodies. Lecture 10 Immunological Memory 97 The innate immune system remembers pathogens which have been attacking humans for millions of years. In contrast, B and T cells remember pathogens we have encountered during our lifetime. Memory B and T lymphocytes respond more quickly and effectively to a subsequent attack by the same invader. Lecture 11 The Intestinal Immune System 103 The human intestines are home to trillions of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. How the immune system deals with these potentially dangerous intestinal residents, which frequently invade the tissues surrounding the intestines, is a hot topic in immunology. Lecture 12 The Immune System Gone Wrong 110 The immune system usually does a good job of defending us. Sometimes, however, mistakes are made. Two examples of the “immune system gone wrong” are allergies and autoimmunity. Lecture 13 Immunodeficiency 119 Serious disease may result when our immune system does not operate at full strength. Humans who are infected with HIV-1 have profoundly impaired immune systems. Lecture 14 Vaccines 125 Vaccines safely mimic a microbial attack so that our immune system will be primed and ready for a future challenge by the same pathogen. Lecture 15 Cancer and the Immune System 132 The human immune system is not very good at defending us against cancer. Indeed, there is a built-in conflict between the need to minimize the chance that its weapons will attack our own bodies and the need to destroy cancer cells. Lecture 16 Immunotherapy 139 Physicians are “borrowing” some of the weapons of the immune system and using them to treat disease. Lecture 17 COVID-19 and the Immune System 146 The COVID-19 pandemic has given immunologists a “laboratory” to study the immune response to respiratory viral infections. The COVID-19 vaccine program has resulted in major advances in vaccine design, including the mRNA vaccine platform. Glossary 154 Here are definitions of some of the terms that immunologists use – but which “normal” people wouldn’t. Acronyms and Abbreviations 158 Immunologists are big on acronyms and abbreviations, but they can drive you crazy. So I’ve made a list to which you can refer. Index 159

    15 in stock

    £29.40

  • Kumar and Clarks Clinical Medicine

    Elsevier Health Sciences Kumar and Clarks Clinical Medicine

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £63.19

  • Designing Clinical Research

    Wolters Kluwer Health Designing Clinical Research

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisSelected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! For more than 30 years, Designing Clinical Research has set the standard as the most practical, authoritative guide for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other practitioners involved in all forms of clinical and public health research. Using a reader-friendly writing style, Drs. Warren S. Browner, Thomas B. Newman, Steven R. Cummings, Deborah G. Grady, Alison J. Huang, Alka M. Kanaya, and Mark J. Pletcher, all of the University of California, San Francisco, provide up-to-date, commonsense approaches to the challenging judgments involved in designing, funding, and implementing a study. This state-of-the-art fifth edition features new figures, tables, and design, as well as new editors, new content, and extensively updated references to keep you current. Covers clinical research in its many forms, including clinical trials, observational studies, translational science, and patient-oriented research. Presents epidemiologic terms and principles and advanced conceptual material in a practical and reader-friendly manner. Discusses key changes in the field, including confounding and directed acyclic graphs, surrogate outcomes and biomarkers, instrumental variables and Mendelian randomization, regression discontinuity designs, alternative data sources, AI and machine learning, pilot studies, as well as an update on P values and Bayesian analysis.. Covers modifications of classic randomized trials, such as pre/post, interrupted time series, difference-in-differences, stepped wedge and cluster randomized designs, as well as randomized trials in health systems. Adds new chapters on qualitative approaches to clinical research and on community-engaged research Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s),such as computer, tablet, or smartphone Easily convert to audiobook,powering your content with natural language text-to-speech

    2 in stock

    £70.20

  • Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties

    Oxford University Press Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisFor over thirty years, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties has guided students and junior doctors through their clinical placements, renowned for providing all the information needed for both practice and revision in a deceptively small package. Now in its eleventh edition, the Handbook has been revitalized by an expanded team of specialty experts and junior doctors to guide readers through each of the specialties encountered through medical school and Foundation Programme rotations, while remaining true to the humanity and patient focus of the original edition. Updated with the latest advice and clinical guidelines, packed full of high-quality illustrations, boxes, tables, and classifications, and with a brand new chapter on how to survive your junior doctor years and beyond, this handbook is ideal for both study and use at direct point of care. Each chapter is clear and concise and filled with medical gems, with features including ribbons to mark your most-used pages and mnemonics to help you memorize and retain key facts. With reassuring and friendly advice throughout, this is the ultimate guide and revision tool for every medical student and junior doctor for each clinical specialty placement. This well-loved Handbook remains the perfect companion to the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine, together encompassing the entire spectrum of clinical medicine and unmatched by any competitor in their class, helping you become the doctor you want to be.Trade ReviewPretty much a must -- have for medical students having clinical placements, great summaries of all the most important conditions within numerous clinical specialties. Got delivered in perfect condition. * Amazon Review *Absolutely perfect if you've also got the handbook of clinical medicine. Between the two they basically cover most of the med school curriculum. Use this along side NICE CKS, BMJ best practice and passmed and you're sorted. * Medical student, Amazon *Due to the easy-to-read nature of the handbook and the concise way in which is written we would recommend the book to any medical student who is wanting to grasp the concepts of their specialities learning. It has all the information in one place- perfect for notetaking and revision. * North Wing Magazine *As a GP Registrar, I find this book of immense value during my hospital rotations, as well as during my rotation at the GP Surgery. It is also serving me as a source of information to prepare for the Applied Knowledge Test needed for my Certificate of Completion of Training. * Dr Michael Zar, GP Registrar, Glycosmedia *Table of Contents1: Charlotte Goumalatsou: Obstetrics 2: Charlotte Goumalatsou: Gynaecology 3: Simon Buckley: Paediatrics 4: Alastair Denniston, Priscilla Mathewson: Ophthalmology 5: Nicholas Steventon: Ear, nose, and throat 6: Sanju Arianayagam: Dermatology 7: Juliet Clutton: Orthopaedics 8: Juliet Clutton: Trauma 9: Blair Graham: Emergency medicine 10: Terry Collingwood: Pre-hospital emergency medicine 11: Nina Hjelde: Anaesthesia 12: Gil Myers: Psychiatry 13: Andrew Baldwin: General practice 14: Andrew Baldwin: Eponymous syndromes 15: Andrew Baldwin, Gil Myers: Doctors' health and performance

    7 in stock

    £31.34

  • Davidsons Principles and Practice of Medicine

    Elsevier Health Sciences Davidsons Principles and Practice of Medicine

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart 1: Fundamentals of medicine 1. Clinical decision-making 2. Clinical therapeutics and good prescribing 3. Clinical genetics 4. Clinical immunology 5. Population health and epidemiology 6. Principles of infectious disease Part 2: Emergency and critical care medicine 7. Poisoning 8. Envenomation 9. Environmental medicine Part 3: Clinical Medicine 10. Acute medicine and critical illness 11. Infectious disease 12. HIV infection and AIDS 13. Sexually transmitted infections 14. Clinical biochemistry and metabolic medicine 15. Nephrology and urology 16. Cardiology 17. Respiratory medicine 18. Endocrinology 19. Nutritional factors in disease 20. Diabetes mellitus 21. Gastroenterology 22. Hepatology 23. Haematology and transfusion medicine 24. Rheumatology and bone disease 25. Neurology 26. Stroke medicine 27. Medical ophthalmology 28. Medical psychiatry 29. Dermatology 30. Maternal medicine 31. Adolescent and transition medicine 32. Ageing and disease 33. Oncology 34. Pain and palliative care 35. Laboratory reference ranges

    15 in stock

    £52.24

  • TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours 9th Editi

    Wiley-Blackwell TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours 9th Editi

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £34.16

  • The Boy Who Could Run But Not Walk Understanding

    Barlow Publishing The Boy Who Could Run But Not Walk Understanding

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn this groundbreaking book, Dr. Karen Pape tells the story of how some children with early brain damage astounded everyone around them. The brain injury they suffered at or near birth had led to motor problems such as the awkward gait we associate with cerebral palsy. Yet they were able to run, kick a soccer ball, tap dance, and play tennis. This was not supposed to happen. It ran counter to the prevailing belief that the brain is hardwired and fixed. When Dr. Pape first shared her remarkable findings, she ran into fierce opposition from mainstream medicine. Yet this courageous neonatologist didn't back down. In her clinical practice, Pape helped many young brain-damaged children to significantly improve their movement. It led her to ask why some of them could run but not walk with the same ease. Her answer was astounding: By the time they learned to run, their brains had healed. The awkward walking gait was actually a bad habit acquired while the brain was still damaged. This is the

    5 in stock

    £20.79

  • Cases for PACES

    John Wiley and Sons Ltd Cases for PACES

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £29.40

  • Crush Step 3 CCS

    Elsevier Health Sciences Crush Step 3 CCS

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith its focused review of common cases, high-yield content, and test prep strategies, this book offers the effective preparation available for this high-stakes exam.Table of ContentsSECTION I Introduction 1 1 Primum® CCS Software 2 2 Tips and Strategies 8 3 Reference Sheet 10 4 USMLE Primum® CCS Cases 12 SECTION II CCS Cases by Chief Complaint 27 5 Abdominal Pain 28 6 Fatigue 62 7 Chest Pain 88 8 Altered Mental Status 98 9 Pain in the Extremities 124 10 Cough 138 11 Trauma 154 12 Shortness of Breath 160 13 Back Pain 180 14 Diarrhea 192 15 Headache 204 16 Bruising 216 17 Routine Health Exam 224 18 Miscellaneous Internal Medicine Cases 234 19 Vaginal Bleeding 246 20 Vaginal Discharge 256 21 Miscellaneous Obstetrics/Gynecology Cases 264 22 Pediatric Fever 276 23 Miscellaneous Pediatric Cases 284 APPENDIX CCS Cases Listed by Case Number and Alphabetically by Final Diagnosis 293

    1 in stock

    £21.84

  • Clean  Expanded Edition

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Clean Expanded Edition

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisInternational Phenomenon and Definitive Book on Detoxification The definitive book on detox and cleanses, Clean is a medically proven program designed to be easily incorporated into our busy schedule while providing all the practical tools necessary to support and rejuvenate our bodies.Trade Review"I am a /CLEAN/ believer, and I recommend its study and practice with the greatest confidence and enthusiasm." -- Robert Thurman, author of Inner Revolution "I have seen the incredible results of the CLEAN program with hundreds of patients, from changing their relationship to food, to weight loss to improving health to enjoying life again. If you want to achieve any of these, CLEAN is the book for you." -- Frank Lipman, M.D. author of SPENT "Alejandro Junger, M.D., is his message - brilliant, compassionate and embodied. Clean is visionary medicine, an initiation into the spirit of healing and its author's credentials prove that science and spirituality are finally dancing cheek to cheek. " -- Gabrielle Roth, author of Sweat Your Prayers: Movement as Spiritual Practice "Through "Clean" Dr. Junger teaches us methods of cleansing, not only our physical bodies but also cleansing as a way of life-he shows us the power we have on a day-to-day basis to strive to be the healthiest, positive most beautiful beings possible." -- Donna Karan "Clean is a masterpiece of healing... Dr. Junger shows us how we don't have to suffer any longer, nor feel tired, sick and weighed down with the sludge of modern life. You will discover that you didn't know how badly you felt, once you have gotten Clean." -- Mark Hyman, MD, Author of the New York Times best-seller The UltraMind Solution "The Clean program works... I have turned many of my friends on to this program and each one has experienced profound benefits, from weight loss to mental clarity to the end of chronic depression. The wisdom and information contained in this book is deeply helpful and life changing." -- Gwyneth Paltrow "With an acute understanding of the interconnectedness of body and mind, CLEAN presents a view of detoxification as a spiritual as well as physical necessity. Dr. Junger has given us a roadmap not only to greater health but also to greater joy." -- Marianne Williamson, author of The Age of Miracles "Alejandro Junger, a hypercharismatic Uruguayan, is poised to become the detox movement's It Boy" -- Elle "A whole-body, whole-foods plan...designed by a cleansing expert." -- Chicago Tribune

    4 in stock

    £10.44

  • Talley and OConnors Examination Medicine

    Elsevier Australia Talley and OConnors Examination Medicine

    7 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    7 in stock

    £51.29

  • First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2024

    McGraw Hill LLC First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2024

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe time-tested, most popular board prep resource?updated to reflect the newest Step 1 examFirst Aid for the USMLE Step 1 is a veritable blueprint for preparing for this critical exam, revealing all the content you will encounter on test day. This unmatched text is written by carefully chosen students who excelled on the Step 1 exam and reviewed by top faculty?ensuring the content is relevant, high-yield, and accurate. The book is organized and formatted in ways that help you easily hone in on the most important content.The new edition ofFirst Aid for the USMLE Step 1 is filled with 1,000 color clinical images, including more depicting diverse patients; 1,300+ high-yield facts and mnemonics, organized into basic principles and organ system; and invaluable test-taking advice. There?s a reason for the longstanding success of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1. Once you open the 2024 edition, you?ll instantly understand why it?s a resource you can?t be without!

    7 in stock

    £58.50

  • Systematic Reviews to Answer Health Care

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Lukefahr SECTION 2 CONCERNS IN PREPUBERTAL GIRLS AND IN ADOLESCENTS, 43 Part 1 External Genitalia 9 Normal hymen and hymenal variations, 45 Amy D. DiVasta and Estherann Grace 10 Vulvar signs and symptoms, 49 10.1 Overview of vulvar signs and symptoms, 49 Paula J. Adams Hillard 10.2 Vulvar ulcers and aphthosis, 57 Helen R. Deitch 10.3 Vulvar tumors, cysts, and masses, 60 Meredith Loveless 10.4 Vulvar abscesses, 64 Jennie Yoost and S. Paige Hertweck 11 Vulvar lichen sclerosus, 69 Paula J. Adams Hillard 12 Accidental trauma, 72 Mariel A. Focseneanu and Diane F. Merritt 13 Female genital mutilation, 76 Katherine A. Zakhour and Comfort Momoh Part 2 Puberty 14 Normal puberty, 80 Jennifer C. Kelley and Frank M. Biro 15 Precocious puberty, 87 Paul B. Kaplowitz 16 Delayed puberty, 91 Sara E. Watson, Peter A. Lee and Christopher P. Houk SECTION 3 ADOLESCENT GIRLS, 97 Part 1 Adolescent Health 17 Initial assessment: consultation with an adolescent girl, 99 Paula J. Adams Hillard 18 Confidentiality, 103 Janice Bacon and Jennifer A. Greene 19 Legal issues, 108 Rebecca Gudeman and Abigail English 20 Adolescent sexuality, 114 Linda M. Kollar 21 Adolescent preventive care for healthy teens, 119 Kristin L. Kaltenstadler and Corinne Lehmann 22 Weight, 125 22.1 Overweight and obesity and gynecologic conditions, 125 Stephanie Crewe and Maria Trent 22.2 Eating disorders, 131 Anne Hsii and Neville H. Golden 23 The female athlete, 138 James R. Ebert 24 Immunizations, 142 Amy B. Middleman 25 Substance abuse: screening and brief intervention, 146 Patricia Schram and Sharon Levy 26 Suicidal ideation and self-harm: screening, 151 Matthew B. Wintersteen and Christopher V. Chambers 27 Healthcare for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender adolescents, 154 Elizabeth B. Erbaugh and Margaret J. Blythe 28 Developmental delay, 158 Lisa Allen and Melanie Ornstein 29 Menstrual health, 163 29.1 Tampons and menstrual hygiene products, 163 Stephanie Stockburger and Hatim A. Omar 29.2 Normal menses, 166 Paula J. Adams Hillard 29.3 Menstrual suppression, 169 Kelly Kantartzis and Gina Sucato 30 The gynecologic exam, 174 30.1 When and how to perform a gynecologic exam, 174 Paula J. Adams Hillard 30.2 Cervical cytology screening, 180 Paula J. Adams Hillard 31 Sexually-transmitted disease screening, 183 Michael G. Spigarelli Part 2 Pregnancy Prevention and Options 32 Unintended pregnancy: options and counseling, 187 Kaiyti Duffy and Rachael Phelps 33 Contraceptive counseling, 192 33.1 Contraceptive counseling for healthy teens, 192 Stephanie B. Teal 33.2 Contraceptive counseling for teens with medical illness, 197 Melissa Gilliam and Amy Whitaker 34 Contraception, 205 34.1 Barrier methods, 205 Uri Belkind and Susan M. Coupey 34.2 Oral contraception, 210 Emily M. Godfrey and Melissa Kottke 34.3 Transdermal and vaginal combination methods, 217 Sherine Patterson-Rose and Paula Braverman 34.4 Intrauterine devices, 222 Sophia Yen 34.5 Progestin-only contraception, 226 Michelle M. Isley and Andrew M. Kaunitz 34.6 Emergency contraception, 230 Kaiyti Duffy and Melanie A. Gold Part 3 Adolescent Girls: Symptoms and Signs 35 Hirsutism, 234 Dianne Deplewski and Robert L. Rosenfield 36 The breast, 241 36.1 Breast concerns, 241 Kaylene J. Logan and Eduardo Lara-Torre 36.2 Breast discharge, 246 Donald E. Greydanus and Colleen Bryzik Dodich 37 Vaginal discharge, 249 Seema Menon, Mandakini Sadhir, and Susan Jay 38 Pelvic masses, 254 Noam Smorgick-Rosenbaum and Elisabeth H. Quint 39 Gynecologic pain, 260 39.1 Pelvic and abdominal pain, 260 Geri D. Hewitt 39.2 Myofascial (musculoskeletal) pain, 266 John Jarrell 40 Amenorrhea, 269 Melanie Nathan and Andrea L. Zuckerman 41 Abnormal uterine bleeding, 275 Jennifer E. Dietrich and Jennifer L. Bercaw-Pratt 42 Premenstrual syndrome/premenstrual dysphoric disorder and mood disorders, 281 Michael Dobbs and Paula Braverman Part 4 Adolescent Girls: Gynecologic Conditions 43 Vulvovaginal conditions, 285 43.1 Yeast/candida, 285 Sofya Maslyanskaya and Elizabeth Alderman 43.2 Bacterial vaginosis, 289 Jennifer Louis-Jacques and Rebecca Flynn O’Brien 44 Sexually-transmitted diseases, 293 44.1 Genital herpes, 293 Terri Warren 44.2 Human papillomavirus and condyloma, 297 Lea E. Widdice and Jessica A. Kahn 44.3 Chlamydia, 302 Taraneh Shafii and Gale R. Burstein 44.4 Gonorrhea, 307 Bree Weaver and J. Dennis Fortenberry 44.5 Trichomonas, 312 Samantha E. Montgomery and Jill S. Huppert 44.6 HIV, 315 Anita Radix and Donna Futterman 44.7 Other sexually-transmitted diseases, 318 Ellen S. Rome 45 Dysmenorrhea, 325 Michelle Forcier and Zeev Harel 46 Congenital anomalies, 330 Amy M. Vallerie and Lesley L. Breech 47 Ectopic pregnancy, 339 Michelle Vichnin 48 The ovaries, 342 48.1 Ovarian cysts, 342 Paula J. Adams Hillard 48.2 Ovarian germ cell tumors, 348 Claire Templeman 49 Endometriosis, 351 Mary Anne Jamieson 50 Polycystic ovary syndrome, 355 Samantha M. Pfeifer 51 Pelvic infl ammatory disease, 361 Colleen McNicholas and Jeffrey F. Peipert 52 Gonadal dysgenesis, 366 Courtney A. Marsh and Yolanda R. Smith 53 Sexual assault and date rape, 371 Beth L. Emerson and Kirsten Bechtel Appendix 1 Essential information, 375 Appendix 2 Useful web resources for adolescents, their parents/caregivers, and clinicians, 389 Index, 391

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    Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface to the Fourth Edition xiii List of Contributors xvii 1 Introduction 1 Nicholas Mays and Catherine Pope 1.1 What Is Qualitative Research? 1 1.2 The Uses of Qualitative Research 4 1.3 Methods Used in Qualitative Research 6 1.4 The Place of Qualitative Methods in Health Care Research 7 1.5 Outline of the Structure of the Book 9 References 10 Further Reading 13 2 The Role of Theory in Qualitative Research 15 Catherine Pope and Nicholas Mays 2.1 Introduction 15 2.2 Differences in Ontology and Epistemology 16 2.3 Implications of Ontology and Epistemology 18 2.4 Choose Your Philosophical Umbrella – Positivism or Interpretivism? 19 2.5 Theoretical Perspectives 21 2.6 Methodology 24 References 25 Further Reading 26 3 Ethical Issues in Qualitative Research 27 Dawn Goodwin, Nicholas Mays, and Catherine Pope 3.1 Introduction 27 3.2 Ethical Principles 28 3.2.1 Informed Consent 30 3.2.2 Confidentiality 31 3.2.3 Anonymity 34 3.3 Situational Ethics 35 3.4 Relational Ethics 38 3.5 Conclusion 39 References 40 Further Reading 41 4 Interviews 43 Lisa Hinton and Sara Ryan 4.1 Introduction 43 4.2 What Makes a Good Qualitative Interview? 46 4.3 Role of the Interviewer 47 4.4 The Practicalities of Qualitative Interviews 48 4.4.1 How Many Interviews Is Enough? 48 4.4.2 Sampling 49 4.4.3 Recruitment 50 4.4.4 Fundamentals – Quiet Space, Recording, and Transcription 51 4.4.5 Designing a Topic Guide 51 4.4.6 Data Saturation 52 4.5 Reflexivity 52 4.6 Conclusion 53 References 54 Further Reading 55 5 Focus Groups 57 Jonathan Q. Tritter and Bodil J. Landstad 5.1 Introduction 57 5.2 What Is a Focus Group? 58 5.3 Doing Focus Group Research 58 5.3.1 Recruitment and Sampling 59 5.3.2 Initiating the Focus Group 61 5.3.3 Follow‐on or Second Focus Groups 62 5.4 Analysis 62 5.5 Ethical Issues 63 5.6 Conclusion 64 References 64 Further Reading 66 6 Observational Methods 67 Catherine Pope and Davina Allen 6.1 Introduction 67 6.2 Observational Methods and Ethnography 68 6.3 Rationales for Observational Studies in Health Care Research 69 6.4 Practical Issues to Consider When Using Observational Methods 72 6.4.1 Ethical Issues 72 6.4.2 Access to the Field 72 6.4.3 Research Roles 73 6.4.4 Recording Observational Data 74 6.5 The Relationship Between Theory and Observational Research 76 6.6 Analysis 76 6.7 Quality in Observational Studies 77 References 78 Further Reading 81 7 Documentary Analysis 83 Martin Gorsky and Alex Mold 7.1 Introduction 83 7.2 Uses of Documentary Methods 84 7.3 Sources and Location 86 7.4 Selection, Recording, and Storing 89 7.5 Approaches to Analysis 90 7.6 Conclusion 93 References 94 Further Reading 96 8 Digital Data and Online Qualitative Research 97 John Powell and Michelle H. van Velthoven 8.1 Introduction 97 8.2 Types of Digital and Virtual Data 98 8.3 Who Goes Online? The Have‐Nets and the Have‐Nots 99 8.4 Using Existing Online Data for Qualitative Health Research 100 8.5 Eliciting Qualitative Data Using Online Methods 103 8.6 Big Data and Digital Qualitative Research 104 8.7 Ethics of Using Digital Data and Conducting Online Research 105 8.8 Conclusions 108 References 108 Further Reading 109 9 Analysis 111 Catherine Pope, Sue Ziebland, and Nicholas Mays 9.1 The Nature and Scale of Qualitative Data 111 9.2 Data Preparation 112 9.3 The Relationship Between Data and Analysis 113 9.4 Counting and Qualitative Data 114 9.5 Initial Steps in Analysis 116 9.6 Thematic Analysis 119 9.7 Grounded Theory 120 9.8 IPA 122 9.9 The ‘Framework’ Approach 123 9.10 Software Packages Designed to Handle Qualitative Data 124 9.11 Developing Explanations – The Role of the Researcher 126 9.12 Working in a Team 128 9.13 Conclusion 131 References 131 Further Reading 133 10 Conversation Analysis 135 Geraldine M. Leydon and Rebecca K. Barnes 10.1 Introduction 135 10.2 What Is CA? 135 10.3 What Kinds of Questions Can CA Be Used to Answer? 137 10.4 Collecting Naturalistic Data 137 10.5 Transcription 139 10.6 Analysis 141 10.7 Sharing CA to Inform Health Care Practice 144 10.8 Conclusion 145 10.9 Further Considerations for CA Research 146 References 146 Further Reading 150 11 Synthesising Qualitative Research 151 Nicholas Mays and Catherine Pope 11.1 Introduction 151 11.2 Should We Synthesise Qualitative Research at all? 152 11.3 The Purposes of Synthesis 153 11.4 Generic Issues in Qualitative Synthesis 154 11.4.1 Refining the Research Question and Search Strategy 154 11.4.2 Data Extraction 155 11.4.3 Quality Appraisal of Studies 156 11.4.4 Analysis and Interpretation 156 11.5 Methods for Synthesising Qualitative Research 157 11.5.1 Narrative Synthesis 157 11.5.2 Framework Synthesis 158 11.5.3 Qualitative Cross‐Case Analysis 158 11.5.4 Meta‐ethnography 159 11.6 Synthesis of Qualitative and Quantitative Evidence 160 11.6.1 Integrating at the Review Level 161 11.6.2 Integrating Using a Common Structure, Framework, or Model 161 11.6.3 Integrating Through ‘Transformation’ of Data 162 11.6.4 Using an Integrative Method 164 11.7 Conclusion 165 References 166 Further Reading 168 12 Mixed Methods Research 169 Alicia O’Cathain 12.1 Introduction 169 12.2 Dealing with the ‘Paradigm Wars’ 170 12.3 Getting to Grips with Mixed Methodology 170 12.4 Mixed Methods Study Designs 171 12.4.1 Evaluation 171 12.4.2 Survey and Interviews 173 12.4.3 Development of Questionnaires and Measures 173 12.5 Integration of Qualitative and Quantitative Data and Findings 174 12.6 Thinking About Quality 175 12.7 Team Working 176 12.8 Publishing 176 12.9 Conclusions 177 References 177 Further Reading 180 13 Case Studies 181 Alec Fraser and Nicholas Mays 13.1 Introduction 181 13.2 Types of Case Study Research 182 13.3 Practical Considerations for Using Case Study Approaches in Health Care Settings 184 13.3.1 Defining Cases 184 13.3.2 Sampling 185 13.3.3 Data Collection Methods 187 13.3.4 Analysis 188 13.4 Conclusions 189 References 189 Further Reading 191 14 Participatory Research in Health Care 193 Kath Maguire and Nicky Britten 14.1 Introduction 193 14.2 Co‐production 196 14.3 Participatory Action Research 199 14.4 Service User‐Controlled Research 201 14.5 Citizen Science 204 14.6 Conclusion 206 References 207 Further Reading 210 15 Quality in Qualitative Research 211 Nicholas Mays and Catherine Pope 15.1 Introduction 211 15.2 Can We Use the Same Quality Criteria to Judge Qualitative and Quantitative Research? 213 15.2.1 Qualitative and Quantitative Research are Separate and Different: The Anti‐Realist Position 214 15.2.2 It Is Possible to Assess Qualitative and Quantitative Research Using Similar Criteria: The Subtle Realist Position 216 15.3 Assuring and Assessing the Validity of Qualitative Research 216 15.3.1 Triangulation 217 15.3.2 Respondent Validation 218 15.3.3 Clear Exposition of Methods of Data Collection and Analysis 218 15.3.4 Reflexivity 219 15.3.5 Attention to Negative Cases 220 15.3.6 Fair Dealing 220 15.4 Relevance 221 15.5 The Appropriate Role for Quality Guidelines in Qualitative Research 222 15.5.1 Spencer and Colleagues’ Framework for Assessing the Quality of Qualitative Research Evidence 223 15.5.1.1 Guiding Principles 223 15.5.1.2 Appraisal Questions 224 15.5.1.3 Quality Indicators 224 15.5.1.4 The Framework 224 15.5.2 Additional Quality Assessment Criteria 224 15.5.2.1 Data Collection 224 15.5.2.2 Analysis 230 15.6 Conclusion 230 References 231 Further Reading 233 Index 235

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  • Massage for Therapists

    John Wiley and Sons Ltd Massage for Therapists

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    Book SynopsisMassage is a basic skill within physiotherapy, and one which requires a high standard of practical application. It is a skill which is increasingly being taken up by other health care and complementary therapy professionals. This new, third edition of Massage for Therapists is a timely and thorough update which continues the tradition of Margaret Hollis'' hands-on approach. The book is designed to be a step-by-step guide to the theory and practical application of classical massage. Once mastered, these techniques may form the basis for a variety of modifications suitable for specific conditions. Massage for Therapists is split into three sections: an introduction to massage and preparation for giving a massage; the massage manipulations by area of the body; and some key modifications to the standard manipulations. In order to further enhance the practitioner''s skill and to give the reader a grounding in some of the popular specialities, updated chapters on aroTrade Review"This book would be a invaluable reference for any physical therapist wanting both consolidation and increased depth of knowledge of massage techniques. Some sections of the book will be of particular use to undergraduate students, postgraduate students and professionals, as they describe the theoretical underpinning and clinical reasoning for massage therapy. I recommend that physical therapists who work in clinical settings, hospitals, institutions and the other rehabilitation centres should read this book in order to enhance their clinical skills and to augment the efficacy of their treatments." (International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, October 2010) Table of ContentsTrigger points. Nerve impingement. The nervous system. The CNS. The PNS. Basic structure of the nervous system. The neuro-endocrine mechanism. Entrainment. The circulatory system. The cardiovascular system. Function. Structure. Blood pressure. The lymphatic system. Function. Structure. The cerebrospinal fluid system. Function. Structure. Fluid balances. The endocrine/hormonal system. (ductless glands). Function. Structure. The effects of stress on the endocrine system. The respiratory system. Function. Structure. External respiration. Internal respiration. Nervous and chemical control.of respiration. The digestive system. Function. Structure. The energy system. Foreword. Preface. Contributors. Acknowledgements. I The basis for massage. 1 Introduction to massage. (Elisabeth Jones) Western forms of massage. Eastern forms of massage. Globalisation. 2 Relevant anatomy and physiology: an overview. (Elisabeth Jones) The skin. Function. Structure. Appendages of the skin. Connective tissues. Piezo-electricity. Fluid balances of the skin. The musculoskeletal system. The skeleton. Function. Muscles. Function. Structure. Definitions associated with muscle action. Reflexes. Common terms. Anatomical position. Common terms. 3 Evidence-based effects, risk awareness and contraindications for massage. (Dr David Lee and Carol Young) Mechanical effects. Physiological effects. Physiological effects on the.circulatory system. Physiological effects on the nervous system. Alpha motoneuron excitability. Pain. Physiological effects on the musculoskeletal system. Psychological effects. Summary of the mechanisms of massage therapy. Massage in vulnerable groups – risk awareness and contraindications. Contraindications for massage therapy. II The application of massage. 4 Examination and assessment. (Ann Thomson) Treatment planning. Examination of patients. Assessing findings. Clinical reasoning. Clinical features that may guide the therapist towards the possible sources/causes of patients problems (the ‘genics’). Determining the indications for massage. Aspects of examination and assessment that relate to massage. Observation and palpation using massage strokes to identify indications. Observation and palpation using massage strokes to identify contraindications. Measuring change and outcome measures. Examination and assessment recording. Palpation and skill. Specific soft tissue mobilisations (SSTMs). 5 Preparation for massage. (Margaret Hollis and Elisabeth Jones) Self preparation. Hand exercises. Relaxation. The environment. Contact mediums. Powder. Oils. Liquid oils. Creams. Water-based lubricants. Soap and water. Allergic reactions. Preparation of the patient. Palpation and developing sensory awareness. Examination of the part . Ticklish subjects. 6 Massage manipulations. (Margaret Hollis and Elisabeth Jones) Effleurage. Stroking. Petrissage. Kneading. Picking up. Wringing. Rolling. Muscle shaking. Frictions. Circular frictions. Transverse frictions. Tapôtement (percussion). Hacking. Clapping. Vibrations. Beating. Pounding. Tapping. 7 Massage to the upper limb. (Margaret Hollis and Elisabeth Jones) Preparation of the patient. For a treatment in sitting position. * From the chapter by Janice M. Warriner and the late Alison M. Walker in the second edition of this book (Hollis 1998). For a treatment in lying position. To elevate the arm. Effleurage. To the whole limb. Part strokes. Kneading. Double-handed alternate kneading. Single-handed kneading. Finger kneading. Thumb kneading. Picking up. Wringing. Muscle shaking. Muscle rolling. Hacking and clapping. 8 Massage to the lower limb. (Margaret Hollis and Elisabeth Jones) Preparation of the patient. Preparation of the treatment couch. Treatment of the lower limb with the patient supine. Treatment of the lower limb with the patient prone. Effleurage. To the whole limb. Part strokes. Kneading. The thigh. Round the knee. Thumb kneading round the patella. Finger kneading the knee. The calf muscles. Palmar kneading the anterior tibial muscles. Palmar kneading the peronei. The foot. Thumb kneading the anterior tibial muscles. Thumb kneading the peronea muscles. Thumb kneading the dorsum of the foot. Thumb kneading the sole of the foot. Thumb kneading the interosseous spaces. Thumb and finger kneading the toes. Picking up. The thigh. The calf. Wringing. The thigh. The calf. Muscle shaking. The thigh. The calf. Skin rolling and skin wringing. The knee. Hacking and clapping. The thigh. The calf. The anterior tibial and peroneal muscles. 9 Massage to the back, gluteal region and neck.(Margaret Hollis and Elisabeth Jones) The thoracolumbar region. Preparation of the patient. Preparation of the treatment couch. Treatment of the patient in prone lying. Effleurage. Kneading. Alternate, double-handed kneading. Single-handed kneading. Superimposed kneading. Thumb kneading. Finger kneading. Skin rolling. Wringing. Muscle rolling. Hacking and clapping. The gluteal region. Preparation of the patient. Effleurage. Kneading. Superimposed kneading. Frictions. Circular frictions. Picking up. Wringing. Hacking and clapping. The neck. Client in prone lying. Client in lying. Client in side lying. Client in forward lean sitting. Effleurage. Kneading. Picking up. Muscle rolling. Hacking and clapping. 10 Massage to the face and scalp. (Margaret Hollis and Elisabeth Jones) Preparation of the patient. Face massage. Effleurage. Kneading. Wringing. Plucking. Tapping. Vibrations. Exit foramina of the trigeminal nerve. Over the sinuses. Muscle stretching. Occipitofrontalis. Clapping. To the platysma. Scalp massage. Effleurage/stroking. Kneading. Vibrations. 11 Massage to the abdomen. (Margaret Hollis and Elisabeth Jones) Preparation of the patient. Palpation. Effleurage. Kneading. Vibrations. Brisk lift stroking and shaking. Stroking. The ascending colon. The transverse colon. The descending colon. Kneading. The ascending colon. The descending colon. Rolling. Skin wringing. Points to be observed. 12 Uses of classical massage in some health care settings: an overview. (Elisabeth Jones) Stress. Depression. Anxiety. Occupational situations. Pre natal, labour and post natal. Babies. Children. The older population. Learning disabilities. Mental health. Physical disabilities. Neuromuscular-skeletal conditions. Neurological conditions. Cancer care. Contraindications/precautions. HIV/AIDS. Pain. Respiratory conditions. Reconstructive surgery. Scar management. Desensitisation. Oedema management. III Some specialised techniques. 13 Some types of massage and soft tissue therapies (Elisabeth Jones) Active release technique (ART). Acupressure. Animal massage. Aromatherapy. Ayurvedic massage. Bio-energy therapies. Bowen therapy. Classical massage. Connective tissue manipulation (CTM). Craniosacral therapy. Heller work. Indian head massage. Lomi lomi. Manual lymph drainage (MLD). Muscle energy technique (MET). Myofascial release (MFR). Neuromuscular therapy. Periosteal massage. Pin and stretch. Polarity therapy. Positional release. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF). Hold relax (HR) (contract relax. Auto hold relax. Repeated contractions (RC). Combining repeated contractions with soft tissue techniques. Slow reversals (SR). Stabilisations. Reflexology. Rolfing (structural integration). Segment massage. Shiatsu. Soft tissue release (STR). Specific soft tissue mobilisations (SSTMs). Specific stretch. Sports massage. Swedish massage. Thai massage (Thai yoga massage). Therapeutic touch. Trager. Transcadence massage. Trigger point release. Tuina/tui na (pronounced tweena). Vibrational therapy (VT). Zero balancing. 14 Massage in sport. (Joan M. Watt) Basic rules of sports massage. Diagnosis. History. Contraindications. Aims of treatment. Position. Materials. Skin preparation. Joint position. Technique. Check with the participant. Clean up. Warn the participant. Massage manipulations in sports massage. Acupressure. Trigger pointing. Ice massage. Specific sports massage. Massage in conditioning. Massage as a treatment. Pre-competition massage. Inter-competition massage. Post-competition massage. Post-travel massage. Non-specific sports massage. General body massage. Specific areas of massage. Summary. Case study. 15 Aromatherapy. (Elisabeth Jones) Introduction. Historical uses of essential oils. Egyptians: 3000–1500 BC. Greeks: 500–40 BC. Europeans. Essential oils. Basic chemistry. Mind and body. Extraction methods. A working knowledge of essential oils. Methods of administering essential oils. Olfaction. Inhalation. Skin absorption. Ingestion. Glossary of terms and properties of some essential oils. The practical application of essential oils. Olfaction/inhalation. Skin absorption. Ingestion. The holistic approach. Aromatherapy massage. Lymphatic drainage. Neuromuscular massage. Acupressure. Effects and uses of aromatherapy massage. Muscle tension. Blood circulation. Pain. Fatigue. Infection. Relaxation. One-to-one care. Support for staff and carers. Sleep. General wellbeing. Pregnancy/childbirth/baby care. The elderly. Consultation procedures. Verbal. Visual. Tactile. Personality type. Other information. Oils. Contraindications. Hazards. Oils not to be used at all in therapy. Oils never to be used on the skin. Oils not to be used with patients who have epilepsy. Pregnancy. Precautions. Blending of oils and formulation. Basic formula. Preparation of the patient. Treatment by aromatherapy massage. Case study. Purity of essential oils. Storage. Conclusion. 16 Shiatsu – the Japanese healing art of touch. (Andrea Battermann) Introduction. What is shiatsu? History. Introduction to oriental medicine. Diagnostic methods. Four forms of diagnosis. Shiatsu theory. Basic principles and techniques of shiatsu. Clinical indications. Contraindications. Cautions. Physiological effects associated with shiatsu. Case study: self-shiatsu massage. The self-shiatsu routine. How to apply pressure. Professional development of the therapist. Conclusions. Glossary. 17 Myofascial release and beyond. (Ann Childs and Stuart Robinson) Introduction to the fascial matrix. Aims of the MFR approach. Palpation philosophy and possible barriers to effectiveness. Exercises to enhance palpatory skills. Exercise 1: Attuning whole and bilateral hand sensitivity. Exercise 2: Enhancing palpatory sensitivity. Exercise 3: Palpating fascial glide. Exercise 4: Influence of palpation and body tension. Exercise 5: Palpation changes with different states of mind. Exercise 6: Identifi cation and documentation of fascial restrictions. Exercise 7: Identification of the dominant holding pattern in the body. Myofascial release techniques. A sustained stretch technique. Contraindications. Beyond the anatomy. Involving the mind and feelings. An exploration of suggested rationale and their clinical implications. Responsive biomechanical model. Neural-mechanoreceptor model. Gel-to-sol model. Piezo-electric model. Trauma release model. Evidence of effectiveness in clinical practice. So what do we feel with our hands? Future implications. Index.

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  • Biomedical Science

    John Wiley and Sons Ltd Biomedical Science

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    Book SynopsisThis brand new Lecture Notes title provides the core biomedical science study and revision material that medical students need to know. Matching the common systems-based approach taken by the majority of medical schools, it provides concise, student-led content that is rooted in clinical relevance. The book is filled with learning features such as key definitions and key conditions, and is cross-referenced to develop interdisciplinary awareness. Although designed predominantly for medical students, this new Lecture Notes book is also useful for students of dentistry, pharmacology and nursing. Biomedical Science Lecture Notes provides: A brand new title in the award-winning Lecture Notes series A concise, full colour study and revision guide A ''one-stop-shop'' for the biomedical sciences Clinical relevance and cross referencing to develop interdisciplinary skills Learning features such as key definiTrade Review"Each chapter moves concisely through the appropriate science, highlighting its relevance to clinical practice. The information is well presented and easy to navigate." (Oxford Medical School Gazette, 2011)Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations. 1 Cell biology. 2 Molecular biology and genetics. 3 Biochemistry. 4 Physiology. 5 Pharmacology. 6 Cardiovascular system. 7 Respiratory system. 8 Gastrointestinal system. 9 Urinary system. 10 Endocrinology. 11 Integrative physiology. 12 Reproduction. 13 Embryology. 14 Anatomy/musculoskeletal system. 15 Immunology. 16 Microbiology. 17 Neuroscience. 18 Medical statistics. Index.

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  • Handbook of MRI Technique

    John Wiley and Sons Ltd Handbook of MRI Technique

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    Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContributors ix Preface xi Acknowledgements xiii About the Companion Website xv Chapter 1 How to Use This Book 1 Introduction 1 Common indications 2 Basic anatomy 2 Equipment 2 Patient positioning 5 Slice prescription 6 Suggested protocol 6 Protocol optimization 6 Patient considerations 6 Contrast usage 6 Summary 7 Terms and abbreviations used in Part 2 7 Conclusion 17 Part 1 Theoretical and Practical Concepts 19 Chapter 2 Protocol Parameters and Trade-offs 21 Introduction 21 Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) 24 Contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) 24 Spatial resolution 25 Scan time 26 Decision strategies 27 Conclusion 28 Chapter 3 Pulse Sequences 29 Introduction 29 Conventional spin echo (CSE) 29 Fast spin echo or turbo spin echo (FSE/TSE) 32 Inversion recovery (IR/FSE/TSE-IR) 34 Rewound gradient echo 35 Balanced GRE 35 Spoiled GRE 36 Reverse echo GRE 37 Echo planar imaging (EPI) 38 Conclusion 42 Chapter 4 Flow Phenomena and Artefacts 44 Flow phenomena 44 Introduction 44 Time of flight (TOF) 45 Entry slice phenomenon 46 Intra-voxel dephasing 46 Flow artefact remedies 46 Artefacts 48 Introduction 48 Phase mismapping 48 Aliasing 48 Chemical shift 49 Out-of-phase signal cancellation 49 Truncation 49 Magnetic susceptibility 49 Magic angle 50 Conclusion 51 Chapter 5 Gating and Respiratory Compensation Techniques 53 Introduction 53 Cardiac gating (ECG/EKG gating) 53 Peripheral gating (Pe gating) 58 Ciné imaging 59 Imaging planes 60 Respiratory Compensation (RC) 60 Conclusion 61 Chapter 6 Patient Care and Safety 62 Introduction 62 Patient screening 62 Safety zones 63 Safety concerns during the examination 64 Patient counselling 65 Patient immobilization 67 Patient after-care 67 Conclusion 67 Chapter 7 Contrast Agents 68 Introduction 68 Gd-based positive contrast agents 68 Negative contrast agents 70 Patient considerations 70 Conclusion 70 Part 2 Examination Areas 71 Chapter 8 Head and Neck 73 Brain 73 Temporal lobes 86 Internal auditory meatus and posterior fossa 92 Pituitary fossa 97 Orbits 102 Paranasal sinuses 109 Pharynx 113 Larynx 119 Thyroid and parathyroid glands 124 Salivary glands 129 Temporomandibular joints 133 Vascular imaging 137 Head and neck imaging – key points 141 Chapter 9 Spine 142 Cervical spine 142 Thoracic spine 151 Lumbar spine 156 Whole spine imaging 162 Spine imaging – key points 166 Chapter 10 Chest 167 Lungs and mediastinum 167 Heart and great vessels 175 Thymus 186 Breast 189 Axilla 199 Brachial plexus 202 Chest imaging – key points 206 Chapter 11 Abdomen 207 Liver and biliary system 207 Kidneys and adrenal glands 215 Pancreas 222 Bowel 227 Vascular imaging 232 Abdominal imaging – key points 235 Chapter 12 Pelvis 236 Prostate 236 Rectum and testes 244 Uterus and cervix 247 Pelvic imaging – key points 251 Chapter 13 Upper Limb 252 Shoulder 252 Humerus 262 Elbow 268 Forearm 276 Wrist and hand 281 Upper limb imaging – key points 288 Chapter 14 Lower Limb 289 Hips 289 Femur 298 Knee 303 Tibia and fibula 311 Ankle 316 Foot 323 Vascular imaging 328 Lower limb imaging – key points 334 Chapter 15 Paediatric Imaging 335 Introduction 335 Creating the right environment 335 Sedation and anaesthesia 337 The MRI examination 345 Conclusion 375 Paediatric imaging – key points 375 Index 376

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    Wiley-Blackwell How to Read a Paper the Basics of EvidenceBased

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  • The Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics

    Wolters Kluwer Health The Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics

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    Book SynopsisFocusing on the essential information you need to know for successful patient care, The Washington Manual® of Medical Therapeutics, 37th Edition, provides concise, high-yield content that reflects today’s fast-changing advances in medical technology and therapeutics. Written by Washington University chief residents who are assisted by faculty co-authors, it presents brief, logical approaches to diagnosis and management of commonly encountered medical conditions, including new therapies that improve patient outcomes. Discover why housestaff and faculty worldwide depend on this best-selling resource for day-to-day clinical practice in internal medicine. Provides complete coverage of every area of medicine and the core subspecialties—all at your fingertips for quick review and reference Features a newly concise, more colorful presentation with easy-to-follow guidelines, tables, diagrams, dosing, and treatment information Includes more infographics and algorithms for fast visual guidance Addresses everyday challenges faced by residents, interns, medical students, and other practitioners Edited by Internal Medicine Chief Residents from the Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis The Washington Manual® is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by WoltersKluwer Health under license from Washington University. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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  • Organic Structures from 2D NMR Spectra

    John Wiley & Sons Inc Organic Structures from 2D NMR Spectra

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    Book SynopsisThe derivation of structural information from spectroscopic data is now an integral part of organic chemistry courses at all Universities. Over recent years, a number of powerful two-dimensional NMR techniques (e.g.Table of ContentsPreface vii List of Figures xi List of Tables xv 1 NMR Spectroscopy Basics 1 1.1 The Physics of Nuclear Spins 1 1.2 Basic NMR Instrumentation and the NMR Experiment 4 2 One-Dimensional Pulsed Fourier Transform NMR Spectroscopy 5 2.1 The Chemical Shift 7 2.2 1H NMR Spectroscopy 9 2.2.1 Chemical Shifts in 1H NMR Spectroscopy 9 2.2.2 Spin-Spin Coupling in 1H NMR Spectroscopy 10 2.2.3 Decoupling in 1H NMR Spectroscopy 15 2.2.4 The Nuclear Overhauser Effect in 1H NMR Spectroscopy 16 2.3 Carbon-13 NMR Spectroscopy 16 2.3.1 Decoupling in 13C NMR Spectroscopy 17 2.3.2 Chemical Shifts in 13C NMR Spectroscopy 18 2.4 Fluorine-19 NMR Spectroscopy 19 2.5 Phosphorus-31 NMR Spectroscopy 22 2.6 Nitrogen-15 NMR Spectroscopy 23 3 Two-Dimensional NMR Spectroscopy 25 3.1 General Principles 25 3.2 Proton-Proton Interactions 28 3.2.1 Correlation Spectroscopy – The COSY Experiment 28 3.2.2 Total Correlation Spectroscopy – The TOCSY Experiment 30 3.2.3 Nuclear Overhauser Spectroscopy – The NOESY Experiment 31 3.3 Carbon-Carbon Interactions 35 3.3.1 The INADEQUATE Experiment 35 3.4 Heteronuclear Correlation Spectroscopy 37 3.4.1 Heteronuclear Single Bond Correlation – The HSQC, HMQC and me-HSQC Experiments 37 3.4.2 Heteronuclear Multiple Bond Correlation – HMBC 38 4 Miscellaneous Topics 45 4.1 NMR Solvents 45 4.2 Reference Compounds and Standards 47 4.3 Dynamic Processes 48 4.3.1 Protons on Heteroatoms 49 4.3.2 Rotation about Partial Double Bonds 50 4.4 Second-Order Effects 51 4.5 Effect of a Chiral Centre on NMR Spectra 51 5 Worked Examples 55 5.1 General Principles 55 5.2 Worked Example 1 57 5.3 Worked Example 2 63 Problems 71 Index 309

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    John Wiley & Sons Inc Psychiatry Breaking the ICE Introductions

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    Book SynopsisPsychiatry: Breaking the ICE contains everything psychiatry trainees need in order feel confident and competent in general adult inpatient and community placements.Table of ContentsContributors, xi Foreword, xv Acknowledgements, xvii Abbreviations, xix About the companion website, xxi Part I: Introduction 1 Welcome, 3Sarah Stringer 2 Mental health services overview, 5Christina Barras, Rory Conn, Laurine Hanna, Abigail G Crutchlow, and Juliet Hurn 3 Your team, 9Christina Barras, Rory Conn, Laurine Hanna, and Abigail G Crutchlow 4 Your role, 13Christina Barras, Rory Conn, Laurine Hanna, and Abigail G Crutchlow 5 Getting started, 16Mujtaba Husain, Christina Barras, Rory Conn, and Laurine Hanna 6 Safety and verbal de-escalation, 19Sarah Stringer 7 Boundaries, time management and burnout, 25Sarah Stringer, Christina Barras, Rory Conn, and Laurine Hanna 8 Psychiatric assessment, 31Sarah Stringer, Mujtaba Husain, Penelope Brown, and Sean Cross 9 Management: General principles, 45Sarah Stringer 10 Physical healthcare, 48Katherine Beck, Stephanie Young, and Juliet Hurn 11 Medications, 53Noreen Jakeman and Sarah Stringer 12 Psychological interventions, 65Jane Bunclark, Natasha Liu-Thwaites, Cheryl Kipping, Juliet Hurn, and Sarah Stringer 13 Social interventions, 83Christina Barras, Rory Conn, Laurine Hanna, Abigail G Crutchlow, Juliet Hurn, Rachel Thomasson, and Anna M Burnside 14 Handovers, 96Rachel Thomasson 15 Mental health legislation, 97Penelope Brown, Peter Hindley, and Anna M Burnside 16 Compliments, complaints and serious incidents, 107Anna M Burnside and Sarah Stringer 17 Training in psychiatry, 110Mujtaba Husain, Juliet Hurn, Rachel Thomasson, Christina Barras, Rory Conn, Laurine Hanna, and Sarah Stringer Part II: Common tasks COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TEAM (CMHT) 18 Outpatient clinics, 123Christina Barras, Rory Conn, and Laurine Hanna 19 Care programme approach (CPA) meetings, 127Abigail G Crutchlow, Christina Barras, Rory Conn, and Laurine 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