Health systems and services Books
Health Administration Press Healthcare Governance: A Guide for Effective Boards
£73.80
Health Administration Press Lean Done Right: Achieve and Maintain Reform in
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£73.80
Health Administration Press Health Informatics A Systems Perspective AuphaHap
Book SynopsisHistorically, informatics was considered as a technology for automating clinical decision making and processes. This book views informatics as a transforming technology, one that alters the structure of clinical processes and broader health organisations. It explores the use of health information technology from a systems perspective.
£92.57
Health Administration Press Healthcare Philanthropy: Advance Charitable
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£70.20
Health Administration Press Healthcare Leadership Excellence: Creating a
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£72.00
Health Administration Press Developing Physician Leaders for Successful
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£75.60
Health Administration Press Social Media in Healthcare Connect, Communicate,
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£44.96
Health Administration Press Hospitals and Community Benefit: New Demands, New
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£44.96
Health Administration Press The New Hospital-Physician Enterprise: Meeting
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£73.80
Health Administration Press Inspired to Change: Improving Patient Care One
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£70.20
Health Administration Press Redesign the Medical Staff Model: A Guide to
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£70.20
Health Administration Press Influential Leadership: Change Your Behavior,
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£70.20
Health Administration Press Take Charge of Your Healthcare Management Career:
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£45.55
Health Administration Press A New Compact: Aligning Physician-Organization
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£70.20
Health Administration Press Readmission Prevention: Solutions Across the
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£70.20
Health Administration Press Capital Projects and Healthcare Reform:
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£70.20
Health Administration Press The Best Patient Experience: Helping Physicians
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£61.20
Health Administration Press Strategic Analysis for Healthcare Concepts and
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£25.16
Health Administration Press The Healthcare Leader's Guide to Actions,
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£63.00
Health Administration Press The Toyota Way to Healthcare Excellence: Increase
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£63.00
Health Administration Press The Middleboro Casebook: Healthcare Strategy and
Book SynopsisGive your students the opportunity to gain insight into the inner workings of a community and its healthcare providers. Students can practice and sharpen their managerial skills by applying what they learn to realistic scenarios.
£52.20
Health Administration Press High-Reliability Healthcare: Improving Patient
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£63.00
Health Administration Press Healthcare Strategic Planning
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£70.20
Health Administration Press An Insider's Guide to Physician Engagement
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£32.25
Health Administration Press Intangibles: The Unexpected Traits of
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£45.55
Health Administration Press Transformative Planning: How Your Healthcare
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£52.20
Health Administration Press Introduction to Healthcare Quality Management
Book SynopsisExplains the basic principles and techniques of quality management in healthcare. Written for students and professionals with little or no clinical experience, the book focuses primarily on measuring and improving the operational and patient service aspects of healthcare delivery.
£72.25
Health Administration Press The Emerging Healthcare Leader: A Field Guide
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£45.55
Health Administration Press 18 Levers for High-Impact Performance
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£52.20
Ingram Calculating and Reporting Healthcare Statistics
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£81.42
Dartmouth College Press Africa
Book SynopsisAn innovative and indispensable guidebook for people traveling to Africa to work on health or humanitarian projects
£999.99
Other Press LLC Hurry Down Sunshine: A Father's Memoir of Love and Madness
Book Synopsis“Hurry Down Sunshine is about tenacity and tenderness...but mostly it’s about love.” —OPRAH WINFREYAN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH PICKThis international bestseller is an extraordinary family story and an exceptionally powerful memoir about coping withbipolar disorder, now with a new afterword for the ten-year anniversary edition.Michael Greenberg recounts in vivid detail the remarkable summer when, at the age of fifteen, his daughter was struck mad. It begins with Sally's sudden visionary crack-up on the streets of Greenwich Village, and continues, among other places, in the out-of-time world of a Manhattan psychiatric ward during the city's sweltering summer. It is a tale of a family broken open, then painstakingly, movingly stitched together again.Greenberg's unforgettable cast of characters includes an unconventional psychiatrist, an Orthodox Jewish patient, a manic Classics professor, a movie producer, and a landlord with literary aspirations. Unsentimental, nuanced, and deeply humane, Hurry Down Sunshine is essential reading in the literature of affliction with such classics as Girl, Interrupted and An Unquiet Mind.
£14.40
Templeton Foundation Press,U.S. Restoring the Healer: Spiritual Self-Care for
Book SynopsisBurn out. Two words that haunt those in high stress jobs, especially in the medical profession. Long hours and the literal life-and-death nature of the field creates expectations to not only be on call at all hours, but to be at one’s best, even at 3:00 AM after a twenty-hour shift. So much energy is devoted to the care of others that self-care is forgotten. Yet, more are noticing and research confirms that self-care is needed, not only for personal sanity but also for quality of work. Unwell medical professionals are not the best at treating others. And this self-care includes not just rest, food, and water, but a deeper care, one that tends the spiritual side as well. To both the spiritually active and the spiritually resistant, hospital chaplain William Dorman offers a guide to understand a more comprehensive, full-bodied self-care. Each chapter begins with case studies, concrete experiences that help unpack abstract concepts which bring much needed peace to stressed individuals. Dorman also structures each chapter to end with prayers and action steps, which offer more concrete ways to care for the self. From working as a hospital chaplain for over 18 years, and serving as the director of chaplaincy services for the largest integrated health care system in New Mexico, Rev. Dorman recognizes the stresses that come to those who have made it their profession to heal others. Healers need healing too—and this guide is the first step.Trade Review“This book is a great resource for anyone who provides care at the bedside and who feels the spiritual weight of their work. It would serve well as the text for a discussion group or for a class teaching spirituality as part of whole-self-care. For chaplains, it could be used as a health care Rosetta Stone, becoming the medium by which the rich imagery and spiritual power of religiously shaped spiritual exercises can be decoded and offered as sustenance to harried clinicians (APC Pastoral Care Competencies 3, 7, 8, and 9). Clergy and pastoral counselors who care for health care professionals in their communities will gain insight into the sometimes hard to articulate experiences that trouble and uplift those seeking guidance.” —Keith Goheen, BCC, Chaplain, Beebe Healthcare (APC™ Forum, March 2017, Vol. 19 No. 2) “A carefully woven collection of case studies, intelligent advice, and direct ways to engage in the spiritual, Restoring the Healer is a great guide to anyone in the medical field who is on the verge of burnout and recognizes a need for self-care.” —Harold G. Koenig, MD, director of the Duke University Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health “As a physician coach, I sought out Dr. William Dorman’s sage advice on restoring the well-being of many of my colleagues. I’m so delighted he has now captured the essence of his experiences in Restoring the Healer. I highly recommend Bill’s new book for all health care professionals for their own well-being in a highly stressful industry.” —William H. Brady, MD, MBA, MSc, physician coach and health care economist “When I personally met Bill here in Albuquerque, I found him to be an exceptional human being, so the quality of his book is no surprise!” —Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, Center for Action and Contemplation“Chaplain Dorman has crafted a wise and compassionate spiritual care primer. His deep knowledge of the clinical environment, especially its language and culture, are evident in the structure of every chapter. His sensitivity to the demands and needs of the people who practice in the hospital setting warms every page. . . . This book is a great resource for anyone who provides care at the bedside and who feels the spiritual weight of their work. It would serve well as the text for a discussion group or for a class teaching spirituality as part of whole-self-care. For chaplains, it could be used as a health care Rosetta Stone, becoming the medium by which the rich imagery and spiritual power of religiously shaped spiritual exercises can be decoded and offered as sustenance to harried clinicians (APC Pastoral Care Competencies 3, 7, 8, and 9). Clergy and pastoral counselors who care for health care professionals in their communities will gain insight into the sometimes hard to articulate experiences that trouble and uplift those seeking guidance.” Keith Goheen BCC, Chaplain, Beebe Healthcare, Lewes, DE
£999.99
Chelsea Green Publishing Co Curable: How an Unlikely Group of Radical
Book SynopsisSmart metrics, slow thinking, off-label drugs, and a “Moneyball” prescription for fixing modern medicine--by the author of Tripping Over the Truth The United States is fast becoming the sickest nation in the Western world. Cancer rates continue to rise. There is an epidemic of chronic disease in children. Even with all the money and modern innovations in science, the country’s health care system is beyond broken. Clearly there is a glitch in the system. But what if the solution has been here all along, and we’ve just been too blind to see it? In Curable journalist and health care advocate Travis Christofferson looks at medicine through a magnifying glass and asks an important question: What if the roots of the current US health care crisis are psychological and systemic, perpetuated not just by corporate influence and the powers that be, but by you and me? It is now known that human perception is based on deeply entrenched patterns of irrational thought, which we attach ourselves to religiously. So how does this implicate the very scientific research and data that doctors rely on to successfully treat their patients? A page-turning inquiry into a “moneyball approach to medicine,” Curable explores the links between revolutionary baseball analytics; Nobel Prize–winning psychological research on confirmation bias; wildly successful maverick economic philosophy; the history of the radical mastectomy and the rise of the clinical trial; cutting edge treatments routinely overlooked by regulatory bodies; and outdated medical models that prioritize profit over prevention. As stark as things are, Christofferson asks us to see health care not as a toppling house of cards, but as a badly organized system that is inherently fixable. How do we fix it? First we must reframe the conflict between doctors’ intuition and statistical data. Then we must design better systems that can support doctors who are increasingly overwhelmed with the complexity of modern medicine. Curable outlines the future of medicine, detailing brilliant examples of new health care systems that prove we can do better. It turns out we have more control over our health (and happiness) than we think.Trade Review“Travis Christofferson seamlessly weaves together psychology, medicine, history, and insight in this page-turning book, providing a compelling case for improving the quality of life of patients in efficient and effective ways. Christofferson has an exceptional ability to synthesize the work of others, and in Curable he brings it all together in a gripping narrative that’s both informative and entertaining.”—Bob Kaplan, MS, MBA, medical research analyst “Travis Christofferson elegantly details why and how Western medicine is failing us and, more importantly, gives us a road map for recovery. We already have the tools of the trade to change direction, we simply need a new driver to effect those changes. Curable helps to properly inform those that wish to take control of their health to identify interventions that are biologically plausible and which have a proper scientific basis. These are time-tested therapies with minimal side effects and maximal outcomes that can give us all the power to change direction. As Lao Tzu said, ‘If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.’ Read this book and steer yourself back to good health.”—Dr. Sarah Myhill, author of Sustainable Medicine and Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalitis“Curable is exceptionally well written, captivating, and convincing. It’s true that the existing problem with health care is psychological and systemic, and there are numerous examples and stories to support this. Travis Christofferson advances the idea of repurposing drugs in innovative ways, which has the potential to revolutionize a profit-driven and incompetent health care system. The off-label use of generic drugs can be highly efficacious and an adjuvant to augment existing therapies. For examples, see the recent studies on the use of metformin for cancer or the use of ketamine for drug-resistant depression. There are many ideas presented in this book that are incredibly important for researchers, health care professionals, and educators to understand and disseminate. Curable is incredibly informative, and I will be sure to recommend it to all my colleagues and students.”—Dominic D’Agostino, PhD, associate professor, USF Morsani College of Medicine“Travis Christofferson’s highly anticipated new book does not disappoint. Our current medical system (I find it difficult to call it ‘health’ care) is defective, and Curable goes into great detail as to why and offers an intelligent approach to the future of medicine. A growing number of doctors are finding ways to support their patient outcomes by repurposing drugs as well as changing their thinking in order to approach the challenge of chronic illness with entirely new methods. However, with the average clinical study costing millions of dollars and taking 17 years to go from bench to bedside, patients often don’t have the luxury of time nor the financial resources to utilize these expensive treatments. Christofferson encourages us to look beyond the dogma and leads us down an entirely new path. I anticipate this book will be an important wake up call for physicians, patients, and biotechnicians to come together and return ‘health’ to health care.”—Dr. Nasha Winters, coauthor of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer“We cannot expect the health care industry to change on its own. We have to take ownership of our own choices, look at the research with a critical eye, and compel the change that we so desperately need. Nobody provides the evidence-based rallying cry like Travis Christofferson, and Curable is a perfect blueprint for some of the ways we can start to make real improvements to the health of our nation, now.”—Aubrey Marcus, CEO, Onnit; New York Times best-selling author of Own the Day, Own Your Life“Travis Christofferson provides a compelling strategy for curing our broken health care system based on ‘moneyball’ logic, common sense, and validated science. Why is the logic and science supporting this strategy ignored? Every member of our society should address the questions posed in Curable, especially those in the health care industry and in the US congress.”—Thomas N. Seyfried, PhD, author of Cancer as a Metabolic Disease
£18.99
Berrett-Koehler Infinite Vision: How Aravind Became the Worlds
Book SynopsisThe Aravind Eye Care System, based in India, is the worldâs largest provider of high-quality eye care. It is also one of the worldâs most incredible and revolutionary organizations delivering surgical outcomes equal to or exceeding those in the developed world at less than one percent of the cost, treating more than half of its patients free of charge, and taking no grants or donations. Aravindâs success is so perplexing it has been the subject of a popular Harvard Business School case study. This is the first book to explore Aravindâs history and the distinctive philoso-phies, practices, and commitments that are the keys to its successMehta and Shenoy share incredible stories about how Aravind grew from humble beginnings founded by a retired ophthalmologist with no money or prior entrepreneurial experience to the world-class organization it is today. They explain the mysteries of a model that integrates innovation with empathy, service with business principles, and inner change with outer transformation. And they show how choices that seem foolish and unworkable can, when executed with compassion and integ-rity, yield powerful results â results that literally light the eyes of millions.
£21.41
Boutique of Quality Books The Family Caregiver's Guide
Book SynopsisCaring for a loved one at home. What’s really involved? And what does it mean for your family and future? Tens of millions of Americans have had these questions and more as they prepare for this unsettling yet necessary task. The Family Caregiver’s Guide fills in the gaps, connecting the dots between research and real life. Drawing on the author’s extensive caregiving experience, this book provides strategies to care for your loved one, inside and out, as well as for yourself—including how to use your natural skills in your new role, and which skills you may need to add. You’ll discover how to set up your home for caregiving, including a safety checklist, equipment suggestions, and words you should know. And for those days that are more than a handful, you’ll find positive affirmations, a section on facing and accepting illness, and smart steps at the end of each chapter, in case you need guidance in a hurry. Caregiving has both rewards and challenges. But through it all, you’ll discover what’s most important—that caregiving is love in action.
£13.25
Berrett-Koehler Best Care Anywhere: Why VA Health Care Would Work
Book SynopsisOnce denigrated for shoddy care and antiquated systems, the VA health system has become a hallmark of excellence and technical innovation. Best Care Anywhere uses the VA turnaround to illustrate deeper lessons for the U.S. health care system. In particular, it shows how fee-for-service healthcare leads to more expensive, less comprehensive, and less effective healthcare. Takeaway: efficient electronic medical records are the secret key to better health outcomes.New to this edition is a particular focus on the trials and tribulations of "Obamacare," the Ryan proposal, and the fiscal crisis. It also includes new success stories of "exporting" the VA VistA system in West Virginia and Texas as well as completely updated statistics and research, including 2011 cancer studies by Harvard University that prove VA cancer patients outlive cancer patients in traditional healthcare.
£15.29
Berrett-Koehler Pharmacy on a Bicycle; Innovative Solutions for
Book SynopsisDespite $21 billion spent on health-related projects, every year millions of people in poor countries die from diseases that are easy and inexpensive to prevent or cure. We know exactly what these people need, we just donât know how to get it to them effectively. People are dying not because we can't solve a medical problem but because we canât solve a logistics problem. The solution is a new kind of bottom-up health care that is delivered at the source. We need micro-clinics, micro-pharmacies, and micro-entrepreneurs located in the remote, hard-to-reach communities they serve. By building a new model that "scales down" to train and incentivize health care workers in their own villages and towns, we can create an army of health professionals who can prevent tragedy at a fraction of the cost of top-down bureaucratic programs. The key is to unleash the same forces of innovation and entrepreneurship that work in first-world business cultures, and to train, aid, and incubate health workers on site. The book is filled with practical solutions for governments, NGOs, and local and global businesses. It also contains examples of dozens of exemplary programs on the ground that are implementing these innovative solutions and saving lives.
£22.95
The Perseus Books Group Reinventing American Health Care
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£15.19
PublicAffairs,U.S. Mistreated
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£18.99
Disruption Books Back To Balance: The Art, Science, and Business
Book SynopsisUSA TODAY and Los Angeles Times Bestseller A prescription to fix health care for everyone. In this highly engaging, thoroughly persuasive book, Dr. Halee Fischer-Wright presents a unique prescription for fixing America's health care woes, based on her thirty years of experience as a physician and industry leader. The problem, Fischer-Wright asserts, is that we have lost our focus on strengthening the one thing that has always been at the heart of effective health care: namely, strong relationships between patients and physicians, informed by smart science and enabled by good business, that create the trust necessary to achieve the outcomes we all want. Drawing from personal stories and examples from popular culture, supported by scientific studies and rock-solid logic, Back to Balance shows how the business and science of medicine are combining to strangle the creative, compassionate, human side of medicinewhat Dr. Fischer-Wright calls the art of medicine. She then details the three questions necessary to guide us toward true solutions and the five paradigm shifts crucial to bring the art, science, and business of medicine back to balance... before it's too late. Irreverent and funny, steeped in storytelling but allergic to policy-speak, this is a wholly new brand of health care bookone that makes common sense transformational and that will appeal to anyone who has experienced the tribulations and indignities of American health care.
£20.66
£98.10
Health Administration Press Essential Operational Components for
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£61.20
Health Administration Press From Competition to Collaboration: How Leaders
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£48.60
Health Administration Press Looking Back to Look Forward: AUPHA at 70
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£33.20
Health Administration Press The Well-Managed Healthcare Organization
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£105.30
Health Administration Press Dyad Leadership and Clinical Integration: Driving
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£52.20
Health Administration Press An Insider's Guide to Working with Healthcare
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£32.25
