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Book Synopsis''One of the most impressive accounts of madness to be found in literature'' ANITA BROOKNER''Lyrical, touching and deeply entertaining'' JOHN MORTIMER, OBSERVER''Any one of her books could be published today and it would be ground-breaking'' ELEANOR CATTON''I was now an established citizen with little hope of returning across the frontier; I was in the crazy world, separated now by more than locked doors and barred windows from the people who called themselves sane.''When Janet Frame''s doctor suggested that she write about her traumatic experiences in mental institutions in order to free herself from them, the result was Faces in the Water, a powerful and poignant novel.Istina Mavet descends through increasingly desolate wards, with the threat of leucotomy ever present. As she observes her fellow patients, long dismissed by hospital staff with humour and compassion, she reveals her original and questing mind. This Trade ReviewOne of the most impressive accounts of madness to be found in literature . . . A masterpieceLyrical, touching and deeply entertaining * Observer *What an extraordinary woman she is, overcoming such obstacles, and making fresh and good use of them in her workJanet Frame's luminous words are the more precious because they were snatched from the jaws of the disaster of her early life . . . and yet to read her is no more difficult than breathingJanet Frame is the greatest New Zealand writer. She is utterly herself. Any one of her books could be published today and it would be ground-breaking

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Book SynopsisA powerful and intensely moving memoir by an NHS surgeon who volunteered in war zones, operating under the most extreme circumstances.‘Brave, compassionate and inspiring – it left me in floods of tears’ – Adam Kay, author of This Is Going to HurtFor more than twenty-five years, David Nott has taken unpaid leave from his job as a general and vascular surgeon with the NHS to volunteer in some of the world’s most dangerous war zones. From Sarajevo under siege in 1993, to clandestine hospitals in rebel-held eastern Aleppo, he has carried out life-saving operations and field surgery in the most challenging conditions, and with none of the resources of a major London teaching hospital. The conflicts he has worked in form a chronology of twenty-first-century combat: Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Darfur, Congo, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, Gaza and Syria. But he has also volunteered in areas blighted by natural disasters, such as the earthquakes in Haiti and Nepal. Driven both by compassion and passion, the desire to help others and the thrill of extreme personal danger, he is now widely acknowledged to be the most experienced trauma surgeon in the world. But as time went on, David Nott began to realize that flying into a catastrophe – whether war or natural disaster – was not enough. Doctors on the ground needed to learn how to treat the appalling injuries that war inflicts upon its victims. Since 2015, the foundation he set up with his wife, Elly, has disseminated the knowledge he has gained, training other doctors in the art of saving lives threatened by bombs and bullets.War Doctor is his extraordinary story.'One of the most brutally vivid evocations of modern warfare that you will read . . . superb, unforgettable, simply written and painfully clear' – Sunday TimesTrade ReviewDavid Nott is brave, compassionate and inspiring - War Doctor is all of those things and more: a wonderful book that has left me in floods of tears. He needs a knighthood and his book needs to be in every house. -- Adam Kay, author of This Is Going to HurtIncredible non-fiction filled with so much humanity. You will never forget these stories. -- Joanna Cannon, bestselling author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep and Three Things About ElsieSo powerful and honest. Extraordinary. -- Elizabeth Buchan, author of The New Mrs Clifton and I Can't Begin to Tell YouOne of the most brutally vivid evocations of modern warfare that you will read . . . superb, unforgettable, simply written and painfully clear . . . You are constantly amazed that men such as Nott can witness the extraordinary cruelties of the human race, so many and so foul, yet keep going. Be warned: this is a powerful but often traumatic read. * Sunday Times *A triumph: a love letter to surgery, and to helping others in extremis. Reading it is much like being taken apart and put together again in a fascinating way. It reveals a fascinating man whose life is a lesson in what good you can do with privilege . . . I spent the entire time wishing that David Nott would become our prime minister . . . This book is neither tidy, nor easy, yet it is so important. War Doctor is a reminder that we are all in this together, and that ordinary people can do extraordinary things -- Christie Watson * Daily Telegraph *Riveting . . . Nott is no ordinary doctor, as this dramatic telling of his extraordinary life makes clear -- Ian Birrell * The Times *As a surgeon myself, I can only look on what he has achieved with complete awe, overwhelmed by his heroism and compassion as much as by the world’s cruelty -- Henry Marsh, author of Do No Harm * New Statesman *His stories of courage and compassion in the face of seemingly certain death are breathtaking . . . If a film about his life isn't already in development, someone's missing a trick -- Fiona Sturges * The Guardian *A devastating account of two decades volunteering his services to some of the world's most dangerous places -- Helen Brown * Daily Mail *A stand out memoir by a vascular surgeon in the NHS who volunteered for more than twenty years in war zones. * Daily Record *Extraordinary * Independent *Not only a vivid, stirring and shocking account of the two months each year that the London-based consultant NHS surgeon has spent saving lives in warzones and disasters . . . It's also a love story. It's the tale of a man driven to seek out extreme situations and trying to repair the horrible damage that men inflict on other men, women and children. -- Nick Curtis * Radio Times *An unflinching, powerful and deeply compassionate story about pockets of humanity found in the midst of terrible atrocities. -- Hannah Beckerman * Sunday Express *This is a book of extraordinary honesty . . . enlightening, sobering, compelling. It is a marvellous read, and education in itself -- Pat Ashworth * Church Times *Nott remains an important witness to the haunting human price of that modern triad: geopolitical instability, poor governance and ever more powerful weaponry * Nature *An unflinching, unrelenting memoir . . . [David] has saved thousands of people across the world, but he is not one to make a big deal of it. There was no ego to find with a man who has been dubbed in the press as “surgery’s Indiana Jones”. -- Chris Pyke * South Wales Evening Post *Table of ContentsSection - i: Preface Chapter - 1: The Bomb Factory Chapter - 2: Two Epiphanies Chapter - 3: Welcome to Sarajevo Chapter - 4: Damage Control Chapter - 5: Under African Skies Chapter - 6: Flying In Chapter - 7: Trauma School Chapter - 8: Return to Syria Chapter - 9: Sniper City Chapter - 10: Lifeline Chapter - 11: The Razor's Edge Chapter - 12: Physician, Heal Thyself Chapter - 13: Escape from Aleppo Section - ii: Afterword by Eleanor Nott Acknowledgements - iii: Acknowledgements

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Book Synopsis'Needle-sharp analysis from the front line' Ian Rankin 'Utterly compelling' Henry Marsh 'Wonderful ... A heartbreaking chronicle of the NHS's near-demise, and a call to action' Leah Hazard 'A reminder of what is important, what we hold dear, and who we are' Christie Watson 'Compassionate, clever, curious, principled, humane ... A succinct, elegant and beautifully written account of what the NHS should and could still be' Rachel Clarke Britain's health service is dying. Gavin Francis shows us why we should fight for it. Since its birth in 1948, the powers that be have chipped away at the NHS. Now, Britain's best-loved institution is under greater threat than ever, besieged by a deadly combination of underfunding, understaffing and the predatory private sector. In the wake of the pandemic, we have come to accept a 'new normal' of permanent crisis and years-long waiting lists. But, as Gavin Francis reveals in this short, vital book- it doesn't have to be this way, and until recently, it wasn't. Drawing on the history of the NHS as well as his own experience as a GP, he introduces us to the inner workings of an institution that has never been perfect but which transformed the lives and health of millions, for free - and which has never been more important. For those who believe in the future of the NHS and its founding principles, this is essential reading from the bestselling author of Recovery and Intensive Care.Trade ReviewAlmost unbearable to read this yet everyone, especially politicians, should - GP Gavin Francis writes eloquently about the pressures facing every corner of the NHS. Needle-sharp analysis from the front line -- Ian RankinEssential reading for all who want to understand why our NHS is falling apart, and what has to be done to put it back together. -- David LammyGavin Francis is exactly the NHS doctor you long for - compassionate, clever, curious, principled, humane - and this book brims over with exactly the same qualities. Free For All is a succinct, elegant and beautifully written account of what the NHS should and could still be, if only it were properly managed and funded. I loved every page -- Rachel ClarkeAn utterly compelling explanation of why the NHS is by far the most equitable and cost-effective way of delivering healthcare, and why it should be properly funded -- Henry MarshTimely, thought-provoking and eloquent... brimming both with warmth and insight, he puts himself among the ranks of physicians with fine pens, including Oliver Sacks and Atul Gawande -- Janice Turner * The Times *It is very rare for a book to make me want to take to the streets and march on Westminster, but this one did ... wise, thoughtful and considered ... I took heart from this book * The Tablet *Zipped through Gavin Francis's wonderful new book with a tear in my eye. A heartbreaking chronicle of the NHS's near-demise, and a call to action -- Leah HazardBeautifully written, thought provoking, moving, heart-warming, and challenging. At a time when the NHS has never been under greater pressure or threat, this superb book gives real hope for a positive future -- Sir David Haslam CBE, Past Chair of NICEA beautiful love letter to our NHS, that eloquently argues the NHS can be saved, and it must be saved. A reminder of what is important, what we hold dear, and who we are -- Christie Watson

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Book Synopsis'One of the most impressive accounts of madness to be found in literature' ANITA BROOKNER'Lyrical, touching and deeply entertaining' JOHN MORTIMER, OBSERVER'Any one of her books could be published today and it would be ground-breaking' ELEANOR CATTON 'I was now an established citizen with little hope of returning across the frontier; I was in the crazy world, separated now by more than locked doors and barred windows from the people who called themselves sane.'When Janet Frame's doctor suggested that she write about her traumatic experiences in mental institutions in order to free herself from them, the result was Faces in the Water, a powerful and poignant novel. Istina Mavet descends through increasingly desolate wards, with the threat of leucotomy ever present. As she observes her fellow patients, long dismissed by hospital staff with humour and compassion, she reveals her original and questing mind. This riveting novel became an international classic, translated into nine languages, and has also been used as a medical school text.Trade ReviewOne of the most impressive accounts of madness to be found in literature . . . A masterpieceLyrical, touching and deeply entertaining * Observer *What an extraordinary woman she is, overcoming such obstacles, and making fresh and good use of them in her workJanet Frame's luminous words are the more precious because they were snatched from the jaws of the disaster of her early life . . . and yet to read her is no more difficult than breathingJanet Frame is the greatest New Zealand writer. She is utterly herself. Any one of her books could be published today and it would be ground-breaking

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Book Synopsis‘Malcolm Alexander is to GPs what James Herriot is to vets’ – MATT GAW_____________________‘An ode to island life in all its glorious foibles’ – THE HERALD _____________________'A fascinating, funny and utterly heart-warming family adventure.’ – RUTH HOGAN_______________________An immensely heart-warming story of life on the frontline within extreme circumstances. When Malcolm Alexander saw the job advert, ‘urgent: island doctor needed’, he applied immediately. What he didn’t anticipate was how much Orkney would affect his family, for better or worse. In stories that range from the humorous to the deeply moving, Malcolm describes what it’s like adjusting to life without modern conveniences and to the extreme – and constantly changing – weather; and what it means to be providing the best medical care to the local population with limited resources. Which often includes the wildlife as well ... Malcolm’s journey evokes the awe that the Orkney landscape can inspire, as well as the challenges of island life and the demons that the dark, cold winter months can give birth to. Gripping and beautifully written, Close to Where the Heart Gives Out reminds us of the importance of listening to our heart, as well as to the rhythms of the landscape.Trade ReviewA fascinating memoir... an ode to island life in all its glorious foibles and heart-soaring delights * The Herald *Orkney, more than any other place that I've been, really did get under my skin... I love the descriptions of the landscape and everyday life in Close to Where the Heart Gives Out * Dolly Alderton *Wind-whipped and salt-stung, Malcom's account of island life is both grounding and immensely heart-warming. He is to GP's what James Herriot is to vets * Matt Gaw *A fascinating, funny and utterly heart-warming family adventure. Beautifully written and completely unforgettable * Ruth Hogan, author of 'The Keeper of Lost Things' *[An] utterly enchanting casebook * Daily Mail *A mesmerising read about a personal journey, this book is all versions of love (with the island of Eday in starring role) * Hannah Persuad *

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Book SynopsisABC of Learning and Teaching in Medicine is an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced medical teachers. It emphasises the teacher's role as a facilitator of learning rather than a transmitter of knowledge, and is designed to be practical and accessible not only to those new to the profession, but also to those who wish to keep abreast of developments in medical education. Fully updated and revised, this new edition continues to provide an accessible account of the most important domains of medical education including educational design, assessment, feedback and evaluation. The succinct chapters contained in this ABC are designed to help new teachers learn to teach and for experienced teachers to become even better than they are. Four new chapters have been added covering topics such as social media; quality assurance of assessments; mindfulness and learner supervision. Written by an expert editorial team with an international selection of authoritatTable of ContentsList of Contributors vii Preface ix Acknowledgements xi 1 Becoming a Better Teacher 1 Peter Cantillon 2 Educational Theory: An Overview 7 Tim Dornan, Gerard J. Gormley, and Sarah Yardley 3 Inquiry-based Learning 11 Inam Haq 4 Course Design 15Deborah Gill 5 Creating Educational Materials 19Vimmi Passi and Alan Dellow 6 Creating a Safe and Effective Learning Environment 23Jeremy Webb 7 Feedback in Medical Education: Skills for Improving Learner Performance 29Joan Sargeant and Karen Mann 8 Small-Group Learning 33Gary D. Rogers and Peter M. Hamilton 9 Lectures Lecturing and Learning 39Peter Cantillon 10 Simulation in Healthcare Education 43Jean Ker and Ben Shippey 11 Workplace Learning: Promoting Strengths Addressing Weaknesses 49Pim W. Teunissen and Walter Eppich 12 Learner Supervision 53Ed Peile 13 Formative Assessment 59Diana Wood 14 Written Assessment 65Lambert W.T. Schuwirth and Cees P.M. van der Vleuten 15 Skill-based Assessment 71Val Wass 16 Work-based Assessment 77John Norcini and Eric Holmboe 17 Quality Assurance of Assessments 81Celia Taylor 18 Students in Difficulty 85Dason Evans and Jo Brown 19 Teaching and Learning Professionalism 91Rachel Morris and Hilary Neve 20 Social Media and Learning 97Natalie T. Lafferty and Annalisa Manca 21 The Mindful Clinician-Teacher 105Stephen Liben 22 Evaluation 109Jill Morrison Index 115

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Book SynopsisReturning for a fourth edition, Oxford Assess and Progress: Situational Judgement Test is the definitive guide for students preparing to sit the Situational Judgement Test (SJT) for entry into the UK Foundation Programme. Featuring over 300 practical questions mapped to the Foundation Programme curriculum and latest GMC guidance, this new edition has been fully updated to maximise your SJT score.All scenarios are based on real experiences informed by practising doctors and medical students who have sat the SJT to ensure that the questions closely mirror the content of the real exam. Two practice tests allow candidates to prepare for exam day and practice their timings - one of the biggest challenges in the exam.Written by junior doctors and overseen by experts in medical assessment, this guide demystifies the SJT, allowing you to achieve the best possible score and take control of the first stage of your medical career.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition Review from previous edition I was one of the original guinea pigs for the SJT. If I had this book before I sat the exam I would have aced it. This book shows you exactly what the markers are looking for, where to find valuable pre-reading material and the practice questions are impressively like those in the real SJT. * Mubeen Iqbal, FY1, North Central Thames Deanery *An excellent book that I would recommend to other students. It certainly has made the exam feel less daunting and I feel more prepared having used this book. * Raymand Pang, 4th year Med Student, Warwick University *Having done the SJT I feel that this is the best resource available. * Amazon customer review *When it comes to providing questions that represent the SJT there is no better book. * Amazon customer review *Table of ContentsSection 1: Introduction to the SJT 1: Foundation Programme selection 2: What is the SJT? 3: What does the SJT test? 4: What does the SJT test? 5: How are SJT questions created? 6: How can you prepare? 7: Tips for the SJT 8: How to use this book Section 2: Questions 9: Commitment to professionalism 10: Coping with pressure 11: Effective communication 12: Patient focus 13: Working effectively as part of a team Section 3: Practice test 14: Practice test

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Book SynopsisFROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF DEAR LIFE'I am a junior doctor. It is 4 a.m. I have run arrest calls, treated life-threatening bleeding, held the hand of a young woman dying of cancer, scuttled down miles of dim corridors wanting to sob with sheer exhaustion, forgotten to eat, forgotten to drink, drawn on every fibre of strength that I possess to keep my patients safe from harm.'How does it feel to be spat out of medical school into a world of pain, loss and trauma that you feel wholly ill-equipped to handle? To be a medical novice who makes decisions which - if you get them wrong - might forever alter, or end, a person's life?In Your Life in My Hands, television journalist turned junior doctor Rachel Clarke captures the extraordinary realities of life on the NHS frontline. During the historic junior doctor strikes of 2016, Rachel was at the forefront of the campaign against the government's imposed contract upon young doctors. Her heartfelt, deeply personal account of life as a junior doctor in today's NHS is both a powerful polemic on the degradation of Britain's most vital public institution and a love letter of optimism and hope to that same health service.Trade ReviewFrom the very heart of the NHS comes this brilliant insight into the continuing crisis in the health service. Rachel Clarke writes as the accomplished journalist she once was and as the leading junior doctor she now is - writing with humanity and compassion that at times reduced me to tears. -- Jon SnowDr Clarke has written a blockbuster, a page-turner, a tear-jerker. This is a "from-the-heart" front-line account of the human cost of the wanton erosion of a magnificent ideal - healthcare free at the point of need, funded through public taxation, available to all - made real in the UK for near 70 years. It is a love-song for the wonderful National Health Service that has embodied - to an extent equalled nowhere in the world - the principle that healthcare is not a commodity but a great duty of state. -- Prof. Neena Modi, President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child HealthA powerful account of life on the NHS frontline. If only Theresa May and Jeremy Hunt could see the passion behind the people in the NHS, they might stop treating them as the enemy, and understand that without them we don't have an NHS worth the name. -- Alastair CampbellI absolutely loved it this book. Such an elegant, moving and honest account of life on the frontline. This is mandatory reading for anyone who cares about the NHS. I am very often asked what it's like to be a junior doctor, and I can now direct people to this book. It's so refreshing to see someone tell it exactly as it is. -- Joanna Cannon, author of The Trouble With Goats and SheepEloquent and moving... Anybody who wants to understand what is happening to the NHS should read this book. -- Henry Marsh, author of Do No Harm * The Times Magazine *

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Book Synopsis'One of the most beautiful books you will ever read' Kate Mosse In this powerful memoir, Joanna Cannon tells her story as a junior doctor in visceral, heart-rending snapshots. We walk with her through the wards, facing extraordinary and daunting moments: from attending her first post-mortem, sitting with a patient through their final moments, to learning the power of a well- or badly chosen word. These moments, and the small sustaining acts of kindness and connection that punctuate hospital life, teach her that emotional care and mental health can be just as critical as restoring a heartbeat. In a profession where weakness remains a taboo, this moving, beautifully written book brings to life the vivid, human stories of doctors and patients - and shows us why we need to take better care of those who care for us.Trade ReviewI tore through Breaking and Mending... frank, emotional and compassionate -- David NichollsOne of the most beautiful books you will ever read -- Kate MosseJoanna Cannon's powerful, moving memoir of her time as a junior doctor is so good. -- Nina StibbeNow a best-selling writer, Cannon's stories of her time as a junior doctor explore how humans can give each other hope and compassion in even the darkest of moments. -- Jameela Jamil * Stylist *The story of the struggling NHS has been told in several excellent books recently, and this is among the best. We need to listen. -- Katy Guest * Guardian *In Breaking and Mending, [Joanna Cannon] brings her literary talents to her previous career in a memoir brimming with her trademark compassion and psychological insight. ... What sets Cannon's book apart is not just its humanity and wisdom but the novelist's keen observational eye. Cannon is a chronicler both of the human condition and the quotidian details - the clothes, the tics, the sights, sounds, smells and ephemera - which speak to who we are. -- Hannah Beckerman * Observer *Before she became a novelist, Cannon worked as a doctor. Here, she recalls her days on the wards in the most moving way. -- Anna Bonet * Red *This raw and emotional memoir ... is full of depth and insight, and made me so grateful to all those who work in healthcare. -- Nina Pottell * Prima *Powerful, shocking and intimate all at the same time -- John BoyneI will be buying Breaking & Mending today and you should too -- Adam Kay, author of THIS IS GOING TO HURTA deeply moving, thought-provoking memoir written with true compassion and intelligence -- Nathan FilerAll doctors should read this - and patients too. Emotionally wise and beautifully written -- Jill MansellCannon is on her way to becoming a national treasure - no one does quirky, funny and soul-searing the way she does * Emerald Street *There is so much compassion in this memoir, so much kindness and empathy. But there is also anger at the way the caring profession doesn't seem to care for those who work in it. It's a heartbreaking read but it ends on a hopeful note. -- Eithne Farry * The Sunday Express *A book driven by kindness and hope. It's a rare view into a strange and challenging word. -- Kerry Fowler * Sainsbury's Magazine *Fascinating read -- Lucy AtkinsBreaking & Mending is one of the most moving, compelling books I've ever read -- Marian KeyesHas all the makings of a highly charged novel, complete with unsavoury characters: the registrar who abandons the newly qualified Cannon mid-shift to go on holiday, the consultant who shouts and spits on her during a meeting. And there is plenty of tragedy, as she writes frankly about how difficult she found it to maintain professional distance from her most heartbreaking cases. Ultimately, though, hers is a hopeful story ... this NHS memoir is well-paced and often beautifully told. -- Lucy Knight * Sunday Times *Wonderful -- Jill MansellBreathtaking -- Louise DoughtyThere's an admirable ballsiness to Cannon. She whistleblows. She wears her heart on her sleeve. Plainly, she wants to nurture mental health in others and seeks to expose the stress, ridiculous workload and lack of pastoral care she experienced in medicine ... She writes lyrically, with a novelist's verve and colour -- Melanie Reid * Times *It is a breathtaking book ... Cannon's narrative skill here is subtle yet tremendous ... Cannon does language expertly, describing not only how to live, but why. I imagine she was the kind of doctor that surely all doctors should strive to be: human, honest, questioning, and (carefully) kind ... Joanna Cannon's story is beautiful. Here's to the wild cards. -- Christie Watson * Telegraph *Intimate, delicately constructed and as absorbing as it is arresting * i Paper *Intimate, delicately constructed and as absorbing as it is arresting -- Sophie Morris * Scotland on Sunday *

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Book Synopsis''Thrilling! The Hostage is an intense, white-knuckle ride from start to finish'' LAURA GRIFFIN''An action-packed, don''t-blink-or-you''ll-miss-something kind of novel, which makes it impossible to put down once you''ve started reading'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''This was my first book by Melinda Di Lorenzo and I definitely will be looking out for her books in future, it was outstanding'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''A captivating, action packed thriller that didn''t let up from the beginning to the end and kept me riveted long into the night'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''Riveting read - could not put it down!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''I read a ton of romantic suspense but this book was fantastic! This story had so many twists and turns! I didn''t figure out any of them.

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Book SynopsisFrom leeches to lice, bowels to bedpans, nurses relate their experiences of hospital wards in the 20th century.

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Book SynopsisBy shedding light on how doctors cope with the stresses and responsibilities of patients, colleagues, lawyers, and their personal lives, she explains why it is important that patients know how emotions influence the way physicians treat their patients both medically and interpersonally. Exploring the full range of human emotion--from the fear of making a fatal mistake to the pride and elation of triumphing over death, What Doctors Feel allows patients at the other end of the stethoscope to have a good listen to the beat of the emotional life behind the white coat.--Beacon Press.

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Book Synopsis'An inspiring book for our challenging times' Olivia Coleman Nurses have never been more important. We benefit from their expertise in our hospitals and beyond: in our schools, on our streets, in prisons, hospices and care homes. When we feel most alone, nurses remind us that we are not alone at all. In The Courage to Care bestselling author Christie Watson reveals the remarkable extent of nurses' work: - A community mental-health nurse choreographs support for a man suffering from severe depression - A teen with stab wounds is treated by the critical-care team; his school nurse visits and he drops the bravado - A pregnant woman loses frightening amounts of blood following a car accident; it is a military nurse who synchronises the emergency department into immaculate order and focus. Christie makes a further discovery: that, time and again, it is patients and their families - including her own - who show exceptional strength in the most challenging times. We are all deserving of compassion, and as we share in each other's suffering, Christie Watson shows us how we can find courage too. The courage to care. 'Let's be thankful for wonderful nurses - and writers - like Christie Watson' Jacqueline Wilson 'Christie Watson writes with the fullness of her heart to give us insight into the world of patients and nursing, inspiring us to recognise it is how we treat people, how we speak and respond to them, as well as what we do, that heals' Julia SamuelTrade ReviewThe handbook for compassion... a must-read book -- Chris EvansShe repeatedly finds the beam of light in the darkest rooms... Watson is a terrific guide to the gritty reality of hospital life... We have never needed their [nurses'] expertise more than we do now -- Helen Brown * Daily Telegraph *Now more than ever, nurses are on our minds and in our hearts. Christie writes with beauty and compassion about how they do their jobs. When I wasn't crying, I was marvelling -- Tracy Chevalier, author of A Single ThreadMagnificent... timely and resonant... In these unprecedented times, Watson challenges the rest of us to be more like nurses and to find the courage to care, no matter who is in need -- Caroline Sanderson * Sunday Express *An inspiring book for our challenging times. It's never been more important to care for one another and the amazing Christie Watson shows us the way -- Olivia Colman

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Book SynopsisWhen Walt Larimore, MD, moved his young family to Kissimmee, Florida, to start a small-town medical practice in 1985, he had no idea he was embarking on an enterprise that would change his life in ways both large and small. Dr. Larimore shared some of these heartwarming and heartbreaking tales in The Best Medicine. Now he offers up more charming stories of his time as a family physician in a rural, small-yet-growing town in The Best Gift.Ideal for anyone wrestling with the inevitable and difficult storms of life, as well as fans of Dr. Larimore''s popular Bryson City series, The Best Gift is a tender and insightful collection of stories chronicling one young doctor''s spiritual growth as a physician, husband, father, and community member. Filled with characters colorful and crusty, warmhearted and hotheaded, witty and winsome, these captivating stories glow with drama, heartbreak, warmth, love, and humor. You''ll laugh. You''ll cry. You''ll learn some of

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Book SynopsisThis book describes key skills that allow us to thrive both at work and in our personal lives. Making time to boost our wellbeing is realistic and achievable, and making small changes in key life areas can have a surprisingly significant impact on mood. Key Features: Practical guidance to combat stress and burnout in primary care 10-minute techniques, to fit in with busy lifestyles Features, CBT, Mindfulness and Behavioural Action techniques Working in primary care can be stressful and exhausting and our connection is easily broken with the aspects that made it rewarding and worthwhile. Once broken, it is all too easy to slip into a negative spiral of over-working, failing to switch off, and not spending enough time on rest and recuperation. The book introduces six GROWTH steps, all possible in 10 minutes. These are based on techniques such as CBT, mindfulness and behavioural activation, that help lead to positive mental health and significantly improved wellbeing. The first half of the book includes exercises and activities to help you practise and learn more about each of the GROWTH steps. The second half then focuses on applying the steps to some of the common difficulties that we all experience in primary care, such as: overcoming low mood, low motivation and burnout coping with anxiety, uncertainty and worry, especially if you are training, taking exams or simply feeling overwhelmed managing change and loss The book can help you avoid imposter syndrome, strengthen important relationships, navigate tricky encounters, and cope better with trauma and complaints. The book cannot remove all the stress that comes from working on the front-line, but it does offer you simple practical help to manage stress much better by boosting your resilience and improving your coping strategies. And it only needs to take 10 minutes a day!Trade ReviewVery engaging, helpful and an easy read! ‘A practical book which allows its readers to digest information in small steps and take the useful tips provided and apply them in our working days. A great read for healthcare professionals like myself!' Amazon reviewerReminded me of why I became a GP ‘This book is tailor-made for primary care health professionals. A lot if it may be stuff that deep down we know or think we know (!) but it is beautifully laid out and a wonderful reminder of the importance of reflecting on core values, future goals, things to be grateful for and self-care to help promote our wellbeing in an ever changing and challenging NHS. It is a book which will equip you to look after yourself and your patients. Like Lee David's 10 minute CBT book I will be coming back to this repeatedly as a reference for myself and to pass on the tips to help others.' Amazon reviewer Thoughtful, handy and an important tool for busy, dedicated GPs ‘If the conundrum is "How do GPs learn to look after themselves?" then what is the answer? As a full-time NHS GP Partner for over 25yrs, I still feel very invested in this question. Reading the book has given me fresh insight into how to protect my emotional well-being, faced with the constant pressure of full-time clinical practice in a busy urban setting. The first problem is, how does one identify, define or quantify the pressure we face? It is insidious yet glacial; amorphous yet cumulative. But the strange truth is that even as highly-trained professionals, the very skills we use every day with patients, to provide incisive and authoritative care, empathy and compassion, are not so easily applied to ourselves. So my main surprise takeaway lessons are that a little bit of practice stepping back to re-frame the problem - engaging a 'wise mind' - enables me to give of my best to patients whilst also caring better for myself as a GP (and that self-compassion really is all that it is cracked up to be); and that taking micro-steps in a positive direction may be all that is required to achieve meaningful change over time. Change may indeed be needed in personal, organisational and political spheres, and in my own career NHS pressures have never felt greater than they do now. But I would urge all front-line GPs to do yourself a big favour and read this book: strip back some of your old habits and thought processes, adopt some simple new techniques, and learn to care for yourself: it is important and actually not that difficult. And nobody is going to offer to do this for you!' Amazon reviewer Clear, concise, life-changing ‘As a specialist in this field I found this book refreshingly clear and easy to read, and jam-packed with great evidence based tips and tools to make your life a bit less stressful There’s so much packed in, but in a way that can be easily digested, reused, worked through, dipped in and out of in simple 10 minute chunks… I wish I’d had this book years ago to help me with my own well-being as a doctor.' Amazon reviewer Practical toolkit for those pressed for time. Drawn from a range of psychological approaches. ‘The NHS is currently under a lot of pressure and staff are feeling the strain. The reality of working in the NHS (particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic) was also traumatic for many professionals. While systems need to change, there are things we can all do to manage our stress and help take the edge off. This is an excellent book which includes some very useful and proven techniques from a variety of psychological approaches including traditional Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and third wave approaches (more rooted in mindfulness and acceptance) such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectial Behavioural Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy. The latter approaches may be particularly more useful than traditional CBT to develop psychological flexibility, cultivate self-compassion and help manage difficult emotions in the context of working in a highly stressful environment. The book has some useful skills from these different therapeutic models and something for everyone to take away and practice. There is also a section specifically covering some very common reactions to difficult or traumatic events. The book is well structured and easy to follow for those who are pressed for time.’ (By James Pittman - Trainee Clinical Psychologist) Amazon reviewer A must for all healthcare professionals ‘An extremely useful book for anyone in the caring profession, working in the NHS in the current climate is an incredibly stressful time for many people. This book shows ways in which to deal, and cope with day to day difficulties and provides support and exercises to really boost your mental wellbeing.’ Amazon reviewer An excellent book ‘I would highly recommend it for anyone working in healthcare (or anyone working with people!) The chapters are engaging and designed to work through with thought and consideration to meet your own personal circumstances. It certainly helped me feel rebalanced.’ Amazon reviewer A must read for health professionals and anyone experiencing stressful work and life situations ‘I was recommended this book by a healthcare colleague who had found it life changing in helping her to manage her stressful NHS role. As a CBT and ACT therapist I was curious to see what the authors had to contribute to the area of workplace stress, as it has been an increasing issue for many of my clients and colleagues. What I particularly liked about the book was the easy to understand GROWTH model, which was explained in bite-sized pieces making it simple to apply to the individual's particular situation and priorities. The authors have comprehensively included well researched, tried and tested strategies that have been proven to work, in a format that is easy to follow with relatable vignettes to bring the content to life. I have found the book easy to use both personally and as a therapist with my clients from all walks of life. It helps you to reflect and evaluate what is important to you and how to work towards living the life you would like amidst all the busyness and challenges. I would recommend it to both healthcare professionals and anyone finding their work stressful or struggling with the demands of modern living - a real treasure trove of a book.' Amazon reviewer Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; About the authors; Introduction PART I Chapter 1 Follow your inner Guide 1.1 What do we mean by your inner Guide? 1.2 Finding your values 1.3 Living your values 1.4 Recognising your needs 1.5 Purpose and meaning 1.6 Personal qualities 1.7 Troubleshooting finding your inner Guide Chapter summary: using your Guide Chapter 2 Ready for Action 2.1 The importance of taking action 2.2 What is taking action? 2.3 From values to actions 2.4 Are you living according to your values? 2.5 Plans, goals and actions 2.6 What gets in the way? 2.7 Taking a Towards step 2.8 Planning for the long term Chapter summary: Ready for Action Chapter 3 Open and Observe 3.1 Open and Observe skills 3.2 Observe this moment: notice the ‘NOW’ 3.3 Finding flow 3.4 Flexible attention 3.5 Practising mindfulness 3.6 Practising your Open and Observe skills 3.7 Understanding our reactions 3.8 Stepping back and making space 3.9 Finding enjoyment and contentment Chapter summary: Open and Observe Chapter 4 Wise Mind 4.1 What is Wise Mind? 4.2 We are not our thoughts 4.3 Thoughts and emotions 4.4 Negative thinking patterns 4.5 Let go of the struggle 4.6 ‘Defuse’ from unhelpful thoughts 4.7 Wise choices 4.8 Support and encouragement 4.9 Repetitive and intrusive thoughts Chapter summary: Wise Mind Chapter 5 Thrive and Balance 5.1 The impact of stress 5.2 What is stress? 5.3 Factors influencing stress 5.4 Stress, pressure and performance 5.5 Coping with stress 5.6 Three circles model of emotions 5.7 The role of self-compassion 5.8 Developing self-compassion 5.9 Balancing the circles Chapter summary: Thrive and Balance Chapter 6 Healthy Life Habits 6.1 What are Healthy Life Habits? 6.2 What gets in the way? 6.3 Finding motivation to change 6.4 Physical activity 6.5 Healthy eating habits 6.6 Healthy sleep habits 6.7 Other unhealthy habits 6.8 Caring for physical health 6.9 Overcoming unhelpful life habits 6.10 GROWTH skills for healthy life habits Chapter summary: Healthy Life Habits PART II Chapter 7 Personality traits and traps 7.1 Personality traits: strengths and vulnerabilities 7.2 Unhealthy perfectionism 7.3 Imposter syndrome 7.4 The ‘chronic hero’: excessive responsibility and guilt Chapter summary: Personality traits and traps Chapter 8 Low mood 8.1 Recognising low mood 8.2 When low mood becomes depression 8.3 What are the causes of low mood? 8.4 Different responses to the same situation 8.5 The route out of the swamp 8.6 Activity diary 8.7 Keeping it going 8.8 Managing negative thinking Chapter summary: Low mood Chapter 9 Anxiety and uncertainty 9.1 What is anxiety? 9.2 Are you struggling with anxiety? 9.3 Why do we have anxiety? 9.4 Anxiety is not dangerous! 9.5 Anxious mind visitors 9.6 Anxiety and Away actions 9.7 Uncertainty in primary care 9.8 GROWTH skills to cope with anxiety and uncertainty Chapter summary: Anxiety and uncertainty Chapter 10 Connecting and communicating 10.1 The importance of connection 10.2 Personality traits and relationships 10.3 Relationship circles 10.4 Strengthening important relationships 10.5 Expanding relationship circles 10.6 Social and performance stress 10.7 What gets in the way? 10.8 Communication and managing conflict Chapter summary: Connecting and communicating Chapter 11 Surviving significant events 11.1 Coping in hard times 11.2 Experiences of trauma 11.3 Loss and grief 11.4 Moral distress and injury Chapter summary: Surviving significant events Chapter 12 Putting it all together 12.1 Where are you now? 12.2 Recapping the GROWTH steps 12.3 Future forward plan Glossary of key terms; References and further reading; Support for health professionals

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Book SynopsisA fascinating account by one of the world's leading neurologists of the profound influence of William Burroughs on his medical career. Lees relates how Burroughs, author of Naked Lunch and troubled drug addict, inspired him to discover a ground-breaking treatment for Parkinson's Disease. Lees journeys to the Amazonian rainforest in search of cures for Parkinson's Disease, and through self-experimentation seeks to find the answers his patients crave. He enters a powerful plea for the return of imagination to medical research.

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Book SynopsisThe first inside story of one of TV''s most popular and beloved dramas, Grey''s Anatomy.''I''m a Black woman casting my own show. I wanted their world to look like the world that I live in. I don''t think about it in those terms [diversity], and I militantly think I don''t have to.'' Shonda Rhimes''Multiple generations have discovered Derek through Netflix. They are passionate around the world. It''s humbling.'' Patrick DempseyMore than 15 years after its premiere, Grey''s Anatomy remains one of the most beloved dramas on television in the US and the UK. It continues to win its time slot and has ranked in the Top 20 most watched shows in primetime for most of its 17-season run. It currently averages more than 9 million viewers each week. Now it''s time to hear from the people who made the show happen.A cultural touchstone, it introduced the unique voice and vision of Shonda Rhimes, it made Ellen Po

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter One The Health Care Industry and Your Role Working in Health Care Health Care as a Business Impact of the Baby Boomer Population Improving the Nation’s Health Care System Health Care Reform and the Affordable Care Act Quality Improvement Patient Safety Workforce Supply and Demand Electronic Health Records Advancements in Technology The Big Picture and Where You Fit In Learning Activities Chapter Two Your Work Ethic and Performance Making a Commitment to Your Job Interdependence Self-Awareness Critical Thinking Developing a Strong Work Ethic Attendance and Punctuality Reliability and Accountability Attitude and Enthusiasm Competence and Quality of Work Compliance Inappropriate Behavior Representing Your Employer Evaluating Your Performance Learning Activities Chapter Three Personal Traits of the Health Care Professional Character and Personal Values Character Traits Reputation Judgment Conscience Trust Honesty Ethics Legal Issues and Implications Criminal and Civil Law Professional Standards of Care, Scope of Practice, and Professional Ethics Medical Liability Other Legal Issues Ethical, Moral, and Legal Dilemmas Learning Activities Chapter Four Relationships, Teamwork, and Communication Skills Interpersonal Relationships Coworkers as Customers Inclusion and Friendliness Loyalty Cooperation Etiquette and Manners Teams and Teamwork Types of Teams Group Norms Consensus Communication Skills Elements of Communication Factors That Influence Your Communication with Other People Barriers to Communication Communication Styles and Conflict Resolution Communication Technologies Written Communication Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Learning Activities Chapter Five Cultural Competence and Patient Care Diversity and Cultural Competence Diversity and Culture Cultural Competence Personality Preferences Generational Differences Respecting Differences Working with Patients Patient Rights and Responsibilities Customer Service The Patient Experience Being There for Patients Patient Visitors Working with Doctors, Guests, and Vendors Learning Activities Chapter Six Professionalism and Your Personal Life Personal Image Appearance and Grooming Dress Code Standards Stereotypes Personal Habits Language and Grammar Maintaining Professionalism After Hours Personal Health and Wellness Employee Wellness Programs Personal Risk Factors Personal Management Skills Time Management Personal Financial Management Stress Management Managing Change Learning Activities Chapter Seven The Practicum Experience The Purpose of a Practicum The Benefits of a Practicum Experience Students Compared to Employees Identifying Preferences How Your Performance Will Be Evaluated Preparing for Your Practicum Pre-Practicum Observations and Research During Your Practicum Keeping a Journal Protocol Privacy and Confidentiality Samples Office Politics More Than One Right Way Initiative Language Teamwork Patient Preferences Personal Issues Ensuring Success on Your Practicum At the End of Your Practicum Learning Activities Chapter Eight Employment and Professional Development Job-Seeking Skills Identifying Occupational Preferences Finding Employment Information Applying for Jobs Résumés Cover Letters References Job Applications Preemployment Assessments Verifying Qualifications Interviews and Job Offers Preparing for an Interview Participating in an Interview After the Interview Considering Job Offers Professional Development The Need for Professional Development Developing Leadership Skills Ways to Develop Leadership Skills Participating in Professional Associations Planning for Career Advancement Learning Activities Closing Thoughts Appendices A: Sample Job Description B: Sample Performance Evaluation C: Sample Résumé D: Sample Résumé Cover Letter E: Sample Job Application Form F: Sample Interview Follow-Up Letter G: Sample Practicum Journal H: Sample Practicum Thank-You Letter Glossary of Terms Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction Rationale of the SJT The 5 question domains The two different question styles: ranking and multiple choice The scoring matrix used 2. Preparing for the SJT Good Medical Practice (2013). GMC Tomorrow's Doctors GMC Confidentiality GMC Consent (2008). GMC Mental Capacity Act (2005) Mental Health Act Common Law Financial and Commercial Recommendations (2013). GMC The Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) and Your Duties as a Doctor (2009) Fitness to practise Raising concerns and whistle blowing Use of social media 3. Top Tips to Mastering the SJT Pre-revision revision Understand the role, expectations and limitations of a Foundation Year 1 Doctor. Patient-centred care Escalation Ladder Understand the subtext of the question Disclosing confidential information Professionalism Confrontation Information, Information, Information When in Doubt ...? 4. Domain 1 - Commitment to Professionalism Qualities and expected knowledge for this domain. What to expect the questions to focus on. 50 practice questions, with explanations. (35 ranking-style questions and 15 MCQs). Scoring matrix. 5. Domain 2 - Coping with Pressure Qualities and expected knowledge for this domain. What to expect the questions to focus on. 50 practice questions, with explanations. (35 ranking-style questions and 15 MCQs). Scoring matrix. 5. Domain 3 - Effective Communication Qualities and expected knowledge for this domain. What to expect the questions to focus on. 50 practice questions, with explanations. (35 ranking-style questions and 15 MCQs). Scoring matrix. 6. Domain 4 - Patient Focus Qualities and expected knowledge for this domain. What to expect the questions to focus on. 50 practice questions, with explanations. (35 ranking-style questions and 15 MCQs). Scoring matrix. 7. Domain 5 - Working Effectively as Part of a Team Qualities and expected knowledge for this domain. What to expect the questions to focus on. 50 practice questions, with explanations. (35 ranking-style questions and 15 MCQs). Scoring matrix

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Book SynopsisTruly pocket-sized and light, Kaplan's NCLEX Medication Review provides a concise, portable review of 300+ medications frequently prescribed in clinical practice. Reorganized to combine related therapies, this slim volume reviews only the medications and key details that are most likely to be tested—ideal for the home stretch of exam prep, when you can’t afford to be overwhelmed.Streamlined Review Flashcard-style pages with more than 300 frequently prescribed medications, grouped by medication category & subcategory Expertly revised and up-to-date content, with nursing considerations, adverse effects, and purpose for each medication Organized to combine related therapies and facilitate learning of meds with similar profiles Features: important alternate uses of medications, black box warnings Appendix of medical abbreviations for quick reference Alphabetical index of medications by generic name for quick page reference Convenient phonetic pronunciation keys Expert Guidance Simple, powerful tips for retaining medication content Reviewed and updated by Kaplan's team of expert nursing faculty and pharmacology specialists. We invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for almost 80 years. Our proven strategies have helped legions of students achieve their dreams.

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Book SynopsisCaroline Elton was born in north London, the youngest child after her sister Liz and their older brother, Lionel, who was autistic. Originally trained as a teacher, she changed career direction and for the past 25 years has worked as a psychologist who specialises in supporting medical students and doctors. The author of Also Human: The Inner Lives of Doctors, Caroline was appointed as Associate Professor/Senior Adviser at Norwich Medical school in 2022. She is married, with three children, and still lives in north London.Trade ReviewAll agree there is a crisis in health care, but this book looks behind the headlines and tots up the human cost of a flawed system. Written with perceptive sympathy for the wounded healer, it is necessary reading for both doctors and patients. -- Hilary MantelWith a compassionate eye for detail and a deep understanding of just how the systems we train and practice in as doctors can fail us as human beings, Caroline Elton offers a crucial and timely reminder that doctors are Also Human. -- Atul Gawande, author of Being MortalThis furious dispatch from the front line of the hospital system argues we must care for our medics more... a book that may have found its popular moment. -- Helen Rumbelow * The Times, 'Book of the Week' *Caroline Elton is an occupational psychologist who has worked with medics for more than 20 years. She is uniquely qualified to comment... I’d be surprised if anyone who reads it will ever look at doctors in the same light again. -- Decca Aitkenhead * Guardian *Also Human describes, through a series of case histories... the emotional and psychological problems that doctors can face. The interesting question... is how doctors overcome such feelings and carry on working, despite often having to witness, and sometimes cause, terrible suffering for our patients. At the heart of this book is the problem of how emotional resilience can be identified in prospective doctors and strengthened in practising doctors. We are fallible human beings, not omniscient gods. -- Henry Marsh * Sunday Times *

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Book Synopsis''When I was twenty-eight I trained as a doctor. Initially everyone was interested. Amazing! people said, when I told them. What made you do that? I couldn''t find a short answer. Sometimes I said, I had a revelation on a beach. It was partly true''The Cure for Good Intentions is about a life-changing decision. Sophie gave up her job as an editor at a prestigious literary magazine and put herself through medical school and hospital training before eventually becoming a GP. From peaceful office days spent writing tactful comments on manuscripts she entered a world that spoke an entirely different language. She was now inside scenes familiar from television and books - long corridors, busy wards, stern consultants, anxious patients - but what was her part in it all? Back in the community as a brand-new GP, the same question grew ever more pressing.This is a book about how a doctor is made: it asks what a doctor does, and what a doctor is. Wh

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Book Synopsis''Compulsively readable'' SUNDAY TIMES''A superior medical thriller'' GUARDIAN''Darkly gripping'' OBSERVERYou''re trained to save the lives of others. But how far would you go to save your own?Olivia, Laura and Anjali couldn''t be more different. Inseparable since the first day of medical school, their bond has remained unbreakable. Years ago, they promised nothing would come between them - including the wild university party that forced them to make a deadly choice.Now working as doctors in high-pressure jobs, with lives and families of their own, their secret binds them tighter still. But when an eerily similar tragedy affects their teenage children, the choice the three women face may not be one their friendship can survive . . .

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Book SynopsisThere are few resources and books for professionals within the patient safety sector that use case studies to model the practical application of theories of patient safety incident investigation. Exploring these theories, this text brings together contributors from a variety of academic and healthcare professions, alongside those with lived experience, to help you understand some of the emerging theories of safety science and their practical application.The NHS's approach to incident reporting in investigations, the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), has given rise to new-found opportunities and freedom of investigation and incident management. This book aims to explore emerging safety sciences by leading experts and the practical application of them in differing clinical and organisational contexts.Written by people who work in patient safety, and with chapters on subjects such as System Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS), AcciMaps and Human Factors, this book is for everyone with an interest in how the landscape of patient safety is changing and how to apply good practice for the reduction of avoidable harm.

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Book SynopsisFollowing Kate Marshall’s first year in the mortuary at a north of England NHS hospital, with each month exploring the people she meets, in life and death, as well as her own growing awareness of life behind the veil. Meet Mr X Found in his apartment months after his death, Mr X has no relatives that can be traced. He is the longest-serving resident of the mortuary, having been there for almost a year while the search for his elusive family continues. The staff talk to him like an old friend, but Mr X is disintegrating and a decision has to be made soon. Meet Mary Her baby girl has been lost in the 15th week of pregnancy, Mary’s last chance to have a child. Mary won’t allow Abigail to leave the mortuary until she has finished reading a book to her. She visits twice each day, sitting with her baby, reading to her, speaking to no one, until she finally opens up to Kate. Meet Joe A loving husband and father who has died suddenly of a heart attack. Joe is visited by his wife, his children – and his mistress. On the day that all his worlds collide, Kate witnesses how death can finally reveal the truth of years of lies. Sorry for Your Loss is haunting, uplifting and informative, with many moments of laughter, and shows us that the way we approach death can make life all the more precious.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Basic Word Structure 2. Terms Pertaining to the Body as a Whole 3. Suffixes 4. Prefixes 5. Digestive System 6. Additional Suffixes and Digestive System Terminology 7. Urinary System 8. Female Reproductive System 9. Male Reproductive System 10. Nervous System 11. Cardiovascular System 12. Respiratory System 13. Blood System 14. Lymphatic and Immune Systems 15. Musculoskeletal System 16. Skin 17. Sense Organs: The Eye and the Ear 18. Endocrine System 19. Cancer Medicine (Oncology) 20. Radiology and Nuclear Medicine 21. Pharmacology 22. Psychiatry APPENDIX I Plurals APPENDIX II Abbreviations, Symbols, Acronyms, and Eponyms APPENDIX III Normal Hematologic Reference Values and Implications of Abnormal Results APPENDIX IV Drugs Index

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The residentâs trusted, one-stop guide to acing the USMLE Step 3 â co-written by residents who recently took the exam and know what it takes to passSTRONG FOCUS ON TEST-RELEVANT MATERIAL MAXIMIZES YOUR STUDY TIME! First Aid for the USMLE Step 3, Fifth Edition provides busy residents with thousands of high-yield facts, mnemonics, and full-color visual aids to help them pass the last of the required USMLE examinations. Also included are the reader-acclaimed âœmini-casesâ designed to help residents pass the case portion of the examination.  First Aid for the USMLE Step 3, Fifth Edition

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Book SynopsisIn this book the basics of clinical leadership are provided with a practical approach on how to be an effective clinical leader and manager.Trade Review...doctors in training and early career GPs see leadership as crucial - not an "add on", but a necessity in their daily lives. It's great to see a handbook to support doctors with their learning and development on this topic. * The Big GP Consultation *...refreshing to see such a strong focus on equitable, compassionate and person-centred care. The need to recalibrate our healthcare system to ensure it delivers care that is convenient for patients, rather than providers is a key takeaway. * Rammina, Medical Doctor, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Leadership, Sheffield Hallam University *This book is relevant to clinicians at every level within health and social care. Whilst there are some aspects that are specific to doctors (job planning etc), many of the key learnings are relevant for all healthcare professionals. * Rammina, Medical Doctor, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Leadership, Sheffield Hallam University *For many of us our leadership skills have been shaped by hands on experience. This handbook helps to guide those emerging leaders with insights from those who have been through their own leadership journeys. * Qasim Malik, Junior Doctor, Clinical Education Fellow, University of Warwick *This book is a great introduction for aspiring medical leaders at all career stages and I commend it to you. * Dr Paul Evans, Medical Director, Faculty of Medical Leadership & Management (FMLM) *Table of Contents1: Introduction to leadership in healthcare 2: Management principles for clinical leadership 3: Leading for quality and safety 4: Leadership for improving outcomes 5: Leadership for person centred care 6: Methods and tools to implement change 7: Leadership for clinical education

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Book SynopsisSo you want to be a doctor? Be confident and fully prepared for every step of your medical school application. Packed with insight, tips, and information you won''t find anywhere else, this essential guide helps applicants succeed against tough competition. Full of practical advice from those in the know! Over 100 medical students and admissions tutors have contributed to unique profiles of every medical school in the UK with rankings and detailed explanations of what it is really like to study at each one. Discover how often students encounter patients, how teaching is delivered, what the facilities are like, and most importantly, what admissions tutors are looking for. Every medical school is different and this book helps students choose the school they are best suited to. There is advice at every turn, providing support all the way from choosing A-levels, finding work experience, and writing personal statements, to strong strategies for interview success. The authors, who have all been through the process themselves, bring together insider information such as:- How much medical school really costs - How graduates of each medical school perform after they qualify - Which work experience is best, and how to get it - How to perform well on standardised admissions tests, such as the UCAT and BMAT, plus sample questionsTrade ReviewReview from previous edition If you work hard and use this book as a guide you could be strolling the wards wearing your new stethoscope before you know it! * Professor the Lord Darzi of Denham *Forget the rest: read this! I wish I had come across this sooner, it has still been a huge help and I feel very positive about the challenging application process ahead. * Amazon customer review *Table of ContentsBecoming a doctor 1: Making the decision 2: Succeeding at A-level 3: Taking a gap year 4: Getting a life 5: Work experience 6: Preparing for admissions tests 7: Choosing a medical school 8: Undergraduate medical schools 9: Perfecting the UCAS form 10: Getting into Oxbridge 11: Graduate entry medicine 12: Graduate entry medical schools 13: Non-traditional applications 14: How to succeed at interview 15: If things don't work out 16: Making the most of medical school Appendix 1: UCAT and BMAT questions Appendix 2: Useful resources

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Book SynopsisMayo Clinic Strategies to Reduce Burnout: 12 Actions to Create the Ideal Workplace tells the story of the evolving journey of those in the medical profession. It dwells not on the story of burnout, distress, compassion fatigue, moral injury, and cognitive dissonance but rather on a narrative of hope for professional fulfillment, well-being, joy, and camaraderie. Achieving this aim requires health care professionals and administrative leaders working together to create the ideal workplace-through nurturing positivity and pushing negativity aside. The ultimate aspiration is esprit de corps-the common spirit existing in members of a group that inspires enthusiasm, devotion, loyalty, camaraderie, engagement, and strong regard for the welfare of the team and of common interests and responsibilities. Mayo Clinic Strategies to Reduce Burnout: 12 Actions to Create the Ideal Workplace provides a road map for you to create esprit de corps for your team and organization. The map is paved with information about reliable, patient-centered, and thoughtful systems embedded within psychologically safe and just cultures. The authors drew on their extensive research on the well-being of health care professionals; from their experience in quality, department operations, leadership and organization development, management, safe havens, and care teams; and from their roles as president, chief wellness officer, chief quality officer, chair, principal investigator, senior fellow, and board director.Trade ReviewDrs. Swenson and Shanafelt provide the medical community with a practical how-to guide for improving professional fulfillment. Their book is chock full of compelling data, useful conceptual frameworks, and step-by-step guidance that will prove invaluable to organizations committed to improving the conditions where joy, purpose, and meaning in work are possible. Over the past two decades healthcare has evolved into a very transactional model; this book demonstrates that healthcare is also a relational enterprise. Imagine a future where patients receive care from a workforce empowered to meet the professional aspirations that attracted them to medicine in the first place. Such a future is possible!" * Christine A. Sinsky, MD, FACP, VP of Professional Satisfaction, American Medical Association *This book diagnoses and treats the next big challenge in health care around the world…the wellbeing of our workforce. We already know that healthcare is about best care, best health, and best value, but Steve and Tait have been teaching us for years that there is something underpinning everything - how we treat ourselves and our workforce. In this book they take that learning and share it with the world. It is essential reading for anyone who leads and anyone who cares about patients and families. I'm grateful personally for what they have taught me, and I am delighted others can now share in their practical wisdom." * Professor Jason Leitch, CBE, National Clinical Director of Healthcare Quality and Strategy, Scotland *Among the complex dimensions of human resilience, hope is paramount. Swensen and Shanafelt remind us that hope, manifest as “positivity” for our patients, and our own well-being are inextricably linked. In providing a coherent blueprint for the work environment that promotes esprit de corps, this work reminds us that healthcare, in its mission to serve humanity, would do well to refocus on organizational culture as an overarching imperative." * Jeffrey Balser, President and CEO, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Dean, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, and Co-chair, Blue Ridge Group 2018 Report on Clinician Burnout *This book is required reading for every leader in health care today. The challenges we face - building multigenerational and multicultural teams, engaging patients and families in co-producing care and health, keeping up with the rapidly changing science and technology in health care today - can be overwhelming. The practical framework and roadmap here are proven ways for leaders to keep our promises to our patients and our care teams. Our patients and our teams deserve leaders who live every bit of this book's ideas." * Maureen Bisognano, President Emerita and Senior Fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Boston, MA *Table of ContentsSection I: Foundation 1. Introduction 2. Consequences of Professional Burnout 3. Drivers of Burnout and Engagement 4. The Business Case 5. Quality Shortfalls From Health Care Waste: A Unifying Root Cause of Burnout Section II: Strategy 6. The Blueprint for Cultivating Esprit de Corps 7. Ideal Work Elements 8. Getting Senior Leadership on Board 9. Assessment Section III: Execution 10. The Three Action Sets of the Intervention Triad: Evidence-based Strategies for Reducing Burnout and Promoting Esprit de Corps 11. Agency Action Set: Introduction 12. Agency Ideal Work Element: Partnership 13. Agency Ideal Work Element: Trust and Respect 14. Agency Ideal Work Element: Control and Flexibility 15. Agency Action: Measuring Leader Behaviors 16. Agency Action: Removing Pebbles 17. Agency Action: Introducing Control and Flexibility 18. Agency Action: Creating a Values Alignment Compact 19. Coherence Action Set: Introduction 20. Coherence Ideal Work Element: Professional Development and Mentorship 21. Coherence Ideal Work Element: Fairness and Equity 22. Coherence Ideal Work Element: Safety 23. Coherence Action: Selecting and Developing Leaders 24. Coherence Action: Improving Practice Efficiency 25. Coherence Action: Establishing Fair and Just Accountability 26. Coherence Action: Forming Safe Havens 27. Camaraderie Action Set: Introduction 28. Camaraderie Ideal Work Element: Community at Work and Camaraderie 29. Camaraderie Ideal Work Element: Intrinsic Motivation and Rewards 30. Camaraderie Action: Cultivating Community and Commensality 31. Camaraderie Action: Optimizing Rewards, Recognition, and Appreciation 32. Camaraderie Action: Fostering Boundarylessness 33. Applying the Action Sets to Address the Unique Needs of Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows 34. Nurturing Well-Being Section IV: The Journey 35. Summary 36. Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisBy 2030, the world will be short of approximately 15 million health workers - a fifth of the workforce needed to keep healthcare systems going. Global healthcare leader and award-winning author, Dr Mark Britnell, uses his unique insights from advising governments, executives, and clinicians in more than 70 countries, to present solutions to this impending crisis. Human: Solving the Global Workforce Crisis in Healthcare, calls for a reframing of the global debate about health and national wealth, and invites us to deal with this problem in new and adaptive ways that drive economic and human prosperity. Harnessing technology, it asks us to reimagine new models of care and levels of workforce agility.Drawing on experiences ranging from the world''s most advanced hospitals to revolutionary new approaches in India and Africa, Dr Mark Britnell makes it clear what works - and what does not. Short and concise, this book gives a truly global perspective on the fundamental workforce issues facing health systems today.Trade ReviewA book that brings into sharp relief the major challenge facing healthcare systems across the globe, workforce shortage. This book could not have been written at more pertinent time ... beautifully crafted and written. * Ibadete Fetahu, Nursing Times *There is just so much to take away from [this book], it is well researched and written in an accessible format providing bite-sized chapters that can be easy to digest when needed ... This is a kind of Chicken Soup for the Soul book, inspirational and bringing stories of real lives to the pages associated with the global workforce. I can guarantee you will have a 'aha' moment and you be heard muttering to yourself 'that makes so much sense'. * Ian Peate, Independent Nurse *Table of Contents1: Introduction: A workforce solution is within our grasp2: Productivity - health and wealth3: India - the march of Modicare4: Israel - start-up nation5: Entrepreneurial government - from under to over supply6: China - growth and social cohesion7: Patients as partners and communities as carers - renewable energy8: The Netherlands - Zorg in de gemeenschap9: Germany - happy families?10: The professions - on top of their game?11: Loving your staff - bring joy to work12: Women's work? Altogether now13: Australia - golden soil and wealth for toil14: The United Kingdom - the age of austerity15: Artificial intelligence, robotics and digital disruption - rise of the humans?16: Japan - centenarians and robots17: The United States of America - disunited states18: Universal healthcare in our lifetime? All teach, all learn19: Brazil - power to the people20: Conclusion - why some rabbits outrun foxes

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Book SynopsisCapturing the compelling personal experiences and views of some of the great thought leaders in psychiatry, the insights in this book will appeal to future generations of academics, clinicians, health care professionals, as well as anyone with an appetite for a diverse array of life stories.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1: Renee Binder 2: Dame Fiona Caldicott 3: Silvana Galderisi 4: Sir David Goldberg 5: Billy Jones 6: Shigenobu Kanba 7: Marianne Kastrup 8: Linda Lam 9: Saul Levin 10: Mario Maj 11: Felice Lieh-Mak 12: Sarada Menon 13: Driss Moussaoui 14: Carol Nadelson 15: Ahmed Okasha 16: Tarek Okasha 17: Maria Oquendo 18: Sir Michael Rutter 19: Norman Sartorius 20: Alan Schatzberg 21: Nada Stotland 22: Paul Summergrad 23: Thara Rangaswamy 24: Pichet Udomratn 25: Rutger Jan van der Gaag 26: Lakshmi Vijayakumar

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Book SynopsisThe No 1 Bestseller''Compelling ... colourful, thoughtful'' Sunday Independent''Tubridy''s compassionate, no-nonsense approach makes him a comforting guide through the landscape of neurological medicine'' Irish Times__________As a medical student Niall Tubridy fell in love with neurology. Figuring out how the brain and nervous system signal problems was a form of high stakes detective work and answers could be life-changing.Just One More Question is the story of Niall Tubridy''s career in neurology. He shares the stories of encounters that are, by turn, poignant, dramatic and funny, such as...- The chef who goes for his usual morning walk, and loses his memory for the next six hours- The painter who believes her left hand is her guardian angel- The eager young lover whose head ''explodes'' every time he orgasmsUsing simple and illuminatTrade ReviewCompelling ... colourful, thoughtful * Sunday Independent *[My brother] has written a book which has to be one of the most extraordinary books written in Irish medical history! I would say that, wouldn't I? But it is great. It's really good, really accessible, a super read. We're all very proud of him -- Ryan Tubridy[Tubridy] renders sometimes complex medical concepts understandable for the general reader ... good on the sometimes unbearable pressures on doctors * Irish Times *Fascinating -- Liz NugentIt's a most readable book. There's no jargon in it -- Seán O'Rourke * RTÉ *[Oliver] Sacks hoped that his neurological tales ... could bring us closer to where the psychic and the physical meet ... Tubridy's concerns are less rarefied. He wants us to understand the human toll that illness takes * Sunday Times *Niall's sense of wonder at the human brain is enormously clear even with almost three decades of work in the field under his belt * RTÉ Lifestyle *Very interesting and very entertaining -- Pat KennyFascinating ... The book teems with interesting characters * Sunday Business Post *Will make you think in a whole new way about the human brain * Ireland AM *A book that will fascinate you with the patients' tales but leave you at the end pondering the notion of what life really is * Journal.ie *Simple and illuminating * Irish News *Written in a very accessible way for non-medical people, like myself -- Dave Fanning * RTÉ *

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Book SynopsisPhenomenology has become increasingly popular with therapists seeking to build on the humanistic values that often underpin their work. Phenomenology for Therapists provides an accessible exploration of phenomenology in practice and is geared to the needs of therapists.Trade Review“As a dominantly clinical practitioner who nonetheless retains an active interest in research, and particularly phenomenological research, I found this book both useful and informative.” (The Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology, 1 May 2013) “Phenomenology – when it is done well –discloses, transforms and inspires. That is why it excites me, why I am passionate about it . . . Fortunately, this does not need to stand in the way of readers making use of this otherwise excellent book in their own way and for their own practice-relevant research needs.” (Counselling Psychology Review, 2 June 2012) "The many current research examples provide a useful and easy-to-read description of what is possible in phenomenological research. This book is a wonderful addition to qualitative methodology texts and I would recommend it as a standard text for anyone considering counselling/ psychotherapy research." (Therapy Today, 1 December 2011)Table of ContentsAbout the Author vii Preface ix Part I The Phenomenological Project: Concepts, Theory and Philosophy 1 Introduction to Part I 3 1 Phenomenology: Bridging the Practice–Research Divide? 5 2 The Phenomenological Project 15 3 The Body in Lived Experience 29 4 Philosophical Foundations 43 5 The 'Phenomenological Attitude' 73 Part II Phenomenological Research Approaches 85 Introduction to Part II 87 6 Descriptive Empirical Phenomenology 93 7 Hermeneutic Phenomenology 109 8 Lifeworld Approaches 125 9 Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis 139 10 First-Person Approaches 149 11 Reflexive-Relational Approaches 159 Part III PhenomenologicalMethods in Practice 177 Introduction to Part III 179 12 Planning the Research 181 13 Gathering Data 197 14 Relational Ethics 217 15 The Process of Analysing Data 227 16 Producing the Research 247 17 Evaluating Research 261 Appendix 273 References 275 Index 295

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Book Synopsis Learning Clinical Reasoning uses a case-based approach to teach students the basics of clinical reasoning. The first section explains the chief components of the clinical reasoning process, such as generating and refining diagnostic hypotheses, using and interpreting diagnostic tests, assembling a working diagnosis, therapeutic decision-making, and examining and applying evidence, and also includes a discussion of cognitive errors. The second section contains 69 cases in which clinicians "think out loud" about diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas, and the authors critique these clinicians' reasoning. This edition has thirty new cases from the New England Journal of Medicine and other sources and expanded discussions of evidence-based medicine, clinical practice guidelines, and cognitive errors.Table of ContentsPart I: THE PROCESSES OF CLINICAL REASONING1: Overview2: Diagnostic Hypothesis Generation3: Refinement of Diagnostic Hypotheses4: Use and Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests5: Causal Reasoning6: Diagnostic Verification7: Therapeutic Decision Making8: Examining Evidence9: Cognitive Errors10: Some Cognitive Concepts11: Learning Clinical Problem SolvingPart II: COGNITION AT THE BEDSIDE: A SET OF EXAMPLES12: Introduction to the Cases13: Diagnostic Hypothesis Generation14: Refinement of Diagnostic Hypotheses15: Use and Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests16: Causal Reasoning17: Diagnostic Verification18: Therapeutic Decision Making19: Examining Evidence20: Cognitive Errors21: Some Cognitive Concepts22: Learning Clinical Problem Solving

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Book SynopsisProfessional Reasoning in Healthcare A guide to decision-making and critical thinking in diverse healthcare practice contexts. Professional reasoning is an essential component of health practice. To thrive in a world that demands constant change where there is not necessarily a right or wrong answer, strong frameworks are needed to support effective decision making. Critical to safe, ethical and culturally responsive practice decisions is the ability to integrate information from research evidence, the client, and the context/environment. Practitioners draw from these elements, along with the expertise of others, and through integration of the information with who they are, what they know, and how they operate. This creates a way forward that is right for the client, applicable to the context, and a good fit with themselves. This book provides such a framework. Professional Reasoning in Healthcare: Navigating Uncertainty Using the Five Finger Framework aims to drive a revolution in professional decision-making and critical analysis among healthcare professionals. Built around an innovative framework for fostering thinking, this book illustrates the situated nature of learning and the uniqueness of practice decisions to individual practitioners and clients. The simplicity of the Five Finger framework belies the complexity of reasoning it stimulates. Written using narratives, the reader is able to imagine the situation as the thinking is made visible. It provides simple yet effective tools and techniques for promoting reflective and reflexive thinking and for integrating the evidence into effective decisions. It promises to help readers develop habits of critical thinking that lead to healthier, more effective decision-making processes. Readers will find: Scenarios that bring the professional reasoning to lifeTools and techniques to help translate theory into immediate practiceStrategies to enhance reflective thinking skills, transformative learning, and sense-makingDetailed discussion of topics including team culture, person-centred practice, social learning theory, cultural influences on reasoning, emotional intelligence, and moreAn overview of transdisciplinary thinking and a complexity-based view on ethics and values Professional Reasoning in Healthcare is ideal for healthcare professionals, managers, students, and educators who are charged with developing skills in making critical decisions in diverse practice contexts.Trade ReviewAn essential tool and a great insight to the decision-making skills that health professionals go through on a daily basis - a must read for all practitioners, new and seasoned! Lara Gallichan BSc Hons, Speech Language Therapist, NZSTA Written in a clear and accessible manner, there is no doubt this book will be an invaluable resource for students, clinicians, and teachers alike. By providing real-world examples, the reader easily appreciates the value of the Five Finger Framework and how it can improve their professional reasoning and practice. This book should be a compulsory reading for all students, and I would highly recommend it to all practising healthcare workers. Dr Ruth Jeffery PhD, MSc, PGDip Med Rad Sci (NM), LLB(Hons), BA, BSc, NZDMI. The ability to critically reflect upon the way that professional reasoning and judgement occurs is pivotal and is profoundly ethical for practice, research, and leadership. Amongst the unique features of this text is the introduction of the Five Finger Framework to assist lifelong learners to comprehensively problem pose and problem solve. This resonates well with situated learning with its focus upon context, interpersonal relationships and shared decision making. The book is culturally aware, transdisciplinary and has the potential to become a core text for learners at all levels of education particularly for those within practice-based education and mentorship relationships. Dr Sheena E.E.Blair Dip OT, M.Ed, ED, FRCOT Thanks for offering real, concrete, and doable approaches for improving professional reasoning…. using real stories of real practitioners to show how this works in practice…. broadening the views on client and culture…. In short, thanks for “handing us” the Five Finger Framework. It will work for students, practitioners, educators, and scholars. I would adopt it in a heartbeat if I were still teaching! Barbara A. Schell, Professor Emerita, School of Occupational Therapy, Brenau University, PhD, OT/L, FAOTA. This internationally relevant text presents the Five Finger Framework as a tool for enabling practice reasoning, critical reflection, and decision-making across a range of transdisciplinary approaches in health and social care settings. The metaphor of a hand unfolds a structured process for thinking through many-layered aspects to reach the end goal we all aim for - working effectively, visibly and in a traceable and thus accountable manner for collaborative solution-focused approaches. Margaret McKenzie, Associate Professor, Registered Social Worker (NZ)Table of ContentsList of Contributors vii Foreword ix Preface x Acknowledgments xii Chapter 1 Synthesizing Knowledge for Situated Practice: The Five Finger Framework 1 Historical Influences on Professional Reasoning Helen Jeffery and Susan Ryan Chapter 2 The Five Finger Framework: Development and Rationale 16 Fostering Thinking Skills Jan Hendrik Roodt and Linda Robertson Chapter 3 Grasping the Whole: The Practitioner Perspective 42 Practitioner Influences on Professional Decisions Sian E. Griffiths, Kim Reay, and Helen Jeffery Chapter 4 Using the Expertise of Others: Many Hands Make Light Work 57 Accessing Knowledge from Others to Inform Professional Decisions Elizabeth Martin Chapter 5 Walking Hand in Hand: Collaborative Practice 68 Eliciting and Incorporating Client Perspectives Helen Jeffery Chapter 6 Knowing the Context like the Back of Your Hand 83 Contextual Influences on Professional Reasoning Helen Jeffery Chapter 7 Letting the Research Lend a Hand 99 Evaluating, Synthesizing, and Implementing Knowledges Luciana Blaga and Linda Robertson Chapter 8 Synthesizing World Views 116 Transdisciplinarity and the Five Finger Framework Jan Hendrik Roodt Chapter 9 Tools for Implementing the Five Finger Framework 126 Ideas, Activities, and Tips for Practice and Education Settings Helen Jeffery and Jan Hendrik Roodt Index 143

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Book SynopsisA leading expert answers your questions about how to live to your fullest with COPD. Significant lung damage from smoking, exposure in some jobs, or even diseases such as AIDS and tuberculosis can lead to COPD. Having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can leave you feeling short of breath, sometimes reluctant to go shopping or for a walk because you are afraid of more difficulties. You may have wheezing, tightness in the chest, or frequent coughing. Although you see a doctor for your COPD, you often have questions and need answers. In this concise and practical guide, leading medical expert Donald A. Mahler answers some of the most pressing questions that he has been asked over 30 years of seeing patients with COPD, including Why am I short of breath? What medications can treat my COPD? Can surgery improve COPD? What are flare-upsand how can I prevent them? How can I stop smoking? What should I do if my breathing isn't getting better? Can exercise help? If so, which exercises areTable of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1. What Is COPD?Chapter 2. Why Am I Short of Breath?Chapter 3. Why Am I Coughing?Chapter 4. How Can I Quit Smoking?Chapter 5. Which Medications Can Help My COPD?Chapter 6. Can You Help Me Breathe Easier?Chapter 7. What Is a COPD Flare-Up? How Is It Treated? Can It Be Prevented?Chapter 8. Do I Need Oxygen? How Do I Travel with Oxygen?Chapter 9. Can Exercise Help? What Are the Benefits of Pulmonary Rehabilitation?Chapter 10. Can Surgery Help Me Breathe Easier?Chapter 11. Can I Be Sexually Active with COPD?Chapter 12. Will My COPD Get Worse? Will I Die From COPD?Chapter 13. How Does COVID-19 Affect COPD?Index

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Book SynopsisA step-by-step guidebook for doctors and other medical professionals about growing and preserving wealth, Financial Freedom Rx: The Physician’s Guide to Achieving Financial Independence gives physicians all the tools necessary to manage their own finances. Medical professionals, especially doctors, spend many years in training as they accumulate debt and delay their earnings. This book presents a time-tested formula that students and established professionals can follow at any stage during their careers to achieve fiscal peace of mind. Students will learn how to budget and adopt disciplined financial practices. Residents and other trainees will learn how to defend against calamity with various insurances and how to manage debt. Junior professionals will acquire the skills needed to invest and grow their portfolios, while senior professionals will better understand the essentials of estate planning and retirement. Drs. Chirag P. Shah and Jayanth Sridhar wrote this inspiring text to guide physicians where to put their next dollar. This is particularly important during the financial uncertainties brought by COVID-19 and insurance cuts. Financial Freedom Rx sets forth principles that will pilot medical professionals toward financial independence. Chapters include useful advice on topics such as: Financial planning Investing and asset allocation Jobs and contracts Taxes and insurance Student loans and debt Retirement savings and distributions Financial Freedom Rx: The Physician’s Guide to Achieving Financial Independence serves as a timeless blueprint for financial planning that medical professionals will follow throughout their careers, and as a reference that readers will revisit again and again as they progress through the various stages of life.Trade ReviewThe best physician-specific general financial book published in 2021."—James M. Dahle, MD, author of The White Coat Investor“Doctors often have too little of one (time) and more than enough of the other (money), and that makes them prime targets for get-rich schemes, so keep your antennas up when the “sharks” come calling. The information contained in this book constitutes great shark protection. So dive right in!”– Mel Lindauer, Founder and President (2010-2019) of The John C. Bogle Center for Financial Literacy, Co-author of The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing and The Bogleheads’ Guide to Retirement PlanningTable of Contents Dedication Acknowledgments About the Authors Foreword by Mel Lindauer, CFS, WMS Introduction Chapter 1: Why Financial Planning Matters Chapter 2: Jobs and Contracts Chapter 3: Initial Steps Post­Training Chapter 4: Defense Part 1: Disability, Health, and Malpractice Insurance Chapter 5: Student Loans and Retiring Debt Chapter 6: Tax-Advantaged Investing Chapter 7: Taxable Investing Chapter 8: Diversification and Asset Allocation Chapter 9: Defense Part 2: Life, Homeowners, and Umbrella Insurance Chapter 10: Financial Advisors Chapter 11: Estate Planning Chapter 12: Have I Won the Game? Chapter 13: Retirement Distributions Chapter 14: Pitfalls to Avoid Epilogue Appendix A Checklist Appendix B Resources Index

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Book SynopsisThe importance of communication in health-related matters cannot be overemphasized. Despite modern global advancements, indigenous communication methods assume a large part of health practices in rural regions throughout the world, including areas in Africa and Asia. Indigenous language remains one of the strongest means of communication and a vital function in local communities across the globe.Emerging Trends in Indigenous Language Media, Communication, Gender, and Health is a collection of innovative research that vitalizes, directs, and shapes scholarship and global understanding in the aforementioned areas and provides sustainable policy trajectory measures for indigenous language media and health advocacy. This book will provide a better global understanding of the significance indigenous language still has in modern society. While highlighting topics including digitalization, sustainability, and health education, this book is ideally designed for researchers, anthropologists, sociologists, advocates, medical practitioners, world health organizations, media professionals, government officials, policymakers, practitioners, academicians, and students.

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Book Synopsis'Brilliantly funny.' - Matt Lucas'You have to read this book.' - Tim Harford'It's funny, touching and gobsmacking in equal measure. At its heart is a breathtaking account of life on the COVID frontline.' - Jay Rayner'Ed's journey is funny, sad, harrowing, hilarious... I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO READ THIS.' - Colin Mochrie'Very Funny.' - Fern Brady'I love your book Catch your Breath, it just feels so personal and so refreshing.' - Adil Ray, Saturday LiveA gut punch of a memoir by a doctor - and comedian - whose job is to keep people alive by putting them to sleep.Ed Patrick is an anaesthetist.Strong drugs for his patients, strong coffee for him. But it's not just sleep-giving for this anaesthetist, as he navigates emergencies, patients not breathing for themselves and living with a terrifying sense of responsibility. It's enough to leave anyone feeling numb.But don't worry, there's plenty of laughing gas to be had.'Very funny, very timely, scary in places. Ed writes with wit, insight, surprise and pathos. He is cutting his teeth in anaesthetics, taking people as close to death as you can take them, and then trying to wake them up again. And makes it funny. A joy to read.' - Phil Hammond

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Book SynopsisAs he works his way through his medical training, Ike Anya’s grandmother reassures him, ‘Everything worthwhile is achieved small by small.’ Small by Small charts the triumphs and failures of Ike’s student days through to his first demanding year as a house officer. A medical memoir unlike any from the West, this is filled with the colour and vibrancy of tempestuous 1990s Nigeria, where political unrest, social change and a worsening economy make a doctor’s life particularly challenging. Full of compassion and insight, often humorous and always moving, this is a unique doctor’s journey.Trade ReviewA small miracle of a book. It entertains with delicious storytelling, and leaves us feeling moved and satisfied, and all in a beautifully unhurried way.An uplifting story of hope and ambition vividly recalled. Filled with fascinating characters and insights.I raced to the end of this richly evocative memoir of the challenges of training as a doctor in 90s Nigeria. It’s a good corrective to This is Going to Hurt.A marvellously rich and lucid account of a doctor’s journey, clear-eyed and compassionate.Anya’s wit is sharp, his humour gentle and his insights are so clearly based on an abounding curiosity and a deeply held compassion for his fellow humans.Beautifully told.A rich, alive and warm masterpiece.

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