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Book SynopsisA powerful memoir set amidst dangerous situations, where faith, compassion, and courage thrive.Trade Review“Courageous, remarkable, compassionate and selfless all describe Dr. Natalie MacDermott. This book is a reflection of the mandate that we as Christians have to demonstrate Christ's love to the world. Natalie exemplifies that call. It was a privilege to serve alongside her in Liberia.” -- Nancy Writebol“Bravery is not a mystical attribute that some adventurous souls are given but the rest of us lack. Being brave is about saying `Yes’ to God and to others; it is about facing our internal obstacles and making tough choices in a crisis. Nathalie has chosen to live by faith and not by fear, and her life so far has been extraordinary as a result. You will be encouraged and challenged by the wisdom she shares and you will, in turn, undoubtedly dare to dream more about what God can do through you. Having visited Liberia and the Ebola hospital, I know that sharing this story has been costly, but this bravery will also be rewarded as we each say a bigger `Yes’ to God as a result of all that is shared in these pages.” -- Cathy Madavan, speaker, writer, author of Digging for Diamonds and part of Spring Harvest Planning Group “This book is a breathtaking account of what God can achieve through somebody who is totally dedicated to him and his purpose. My friend Nathalie has learned that her faith in Jesus is more valuable than her own life; in fact, Jesus has become her life. Her story is a challenge to us to take our discipleship seriously, and be radical in our commitment to the Lord.” -- Dr Roger Aubrey, All Nations Church Cardiff and author of Discovering GodTable of ContentsContentsForeword 11Acknowledgments 121. God, Are You Really There? 172. Reading the Bible So I Can Dismiss it 323. “You Want Me to Give Up Medical School?” 464. He’s Dead – God Answered My Prayer 615. God Multiplied Those Bibles for a Reason 736. Life and Death in Africa 837. Mission 193 978. If I Talk, He Dies 1149. Medicine in Sun City 12610. Every Life Matters 13811. What Devastation Looks Like 15512. I Always Knew I Was Supposed to Do SomethingAbout Ebola 16813. Two Weeks of Hell and Hope 17914. From Crisis to Crisis 19915. Isolation 21316. Coming to Terms with Trauma 233Epilogue: Time to Act 249

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of this well-received text advocates for a transformational change in the way doctors protect their mental health, look out for their colleagues, co-create a kinder, more humane work culture and lead health system reform. Offering practical strategies and real solutions, based both on medical literature and the wisdom of experienced doctors, the new edition reimagines healthcare, where every doctor is encouraged and supported to: Prioritise psychological wellbeing and physical protection Promote healthy workplace cultures, fairness and safety Build strong relationships by sharing challenges Save lives through medical co-leadership Rediscover the joy in medicine Brimming with poignant and hopeful stories and quotes from a diverse array of doctors from many different specialities and at all career stages, the book is a celebration of the growing global interconnectedness and the changing face of the medical profTrade Review"Michael, Vihangi and Leanne are indeed the best doctors to author Every Doctor because they have demonstrated in this book how much they understand about us as medical practitioners, as leaders and advocates, and about our journeys and our future. They share precious experience and offer precious advice." - Dr Donald Li, Hong Kong, China; Past President, World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA)."This book will challenge, question and support us to be more aware of both the risks we run as doctors, and how we can deal with them effectively and fruitfully. Read it alone, or with colleagues, and then discuss – it will be worth it." - Professor Amanda Howe OBE, Past President of the Royal College of General Practitioners, UK; Past President, World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA)."Many healthcare professionals view their future, and their patients’ futures, with dismay, feeling theirs is a profession under siege. This book has many fine and practical suggestions for improving one’s life as a clinician. All of these recommendations – and more besides -- come with practical exercises to help clinicians to manage them. For this reason, I would recommend this brief book, not just for every doctor, but also for any health care professional … the kind of caring and active listening encouraged by Rowe and Kidd strengthens the bond between patient and professional and assures the patient the clinician will always be there for them. This book will help clinicians be more resilient and less liable to feel "under seige" - Philip C Hébert MD PhD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Sunnybrook, Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Canada."What a gift this would’ve been when I first started as a doctor, a four-part blueprint for self-care not just physically but mentally, a guide to shaping medical workplaces that are fair and nurture rather than crush its workers, a reminder that our tribe of fellow health practitioners can be our strongest supporters, and a call to action not to sell ourselves short as powerful medical leaders... It’s real stories from our colleagues brave enough to share their vulnerable times that only strengthen the bonds of collegiality and remind us not to always expect plain sailing... I highly recommend." - Grant Blashki, practising GP, Lead Clinical Advisor for beyondblue, and an Associate Professor at the Nossal Institute and the Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute at the University of Melbourne, Australia.Table of ContentsPart 1: Every Doctor prioritising psychological and physical protection first 1. Re-writing personal stories of hope2. Staying mentally strong under pressure 3. Making time for what matters most4. Reassessing goals in all dimensions of life 5. Rethinking optimism with self compassion6. Preventing and managing burnout7. Sleeping well naturally night or day 8. Nurturing loving relationships at home9. Trusting our own treating doctor Part 2: Every Doctor promoting healthy workplace cultures, fairness and safety 10. Co-creating kinder cultures and clinical teams 11. Responding to challenging interactions with patients 12. Learning from mistakes, complaints and clinical incidents 13. Calling out conscious and unconscious biases 14. Eliminating discrimination, racism, sexual harassment, and bullying 15. Confronting Narcissistic Personality Disorder16. Preventing and managing patient initiated violencePart 3: Every Doctor building strong relationships by sharing challenges17. Mentoring every junior doctor 18. Preventing and identifying mental injury 19. Reducing mental illness stigma20. Helping colleagues seek early mental health care 21. Improving every doctors’ mental health literacy 22. Supporting colleagues with mental illness23. Learning from loss, grief and serious physical illness Part 4: Every Doctor saving lives through medical co-leadership24. Making medical organisations work for us25. Practising leadership values and ethics 26. Advocating through publishing and public speaking 27. Honouring inspirational stories of medical co-leadership 28. In conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisHealth and social care commissioning is a values-driven as well as evidence-driven enterprise. However, whereas there has been an expectation that the evidence-base of commissioning should be made fully explicit, the corresponding values-base has been left largely implicit. The book addresses this subject through a detailed discussion of values and values-based practice, illustrated with case examples, and by developing a critique of existing commissioning. This approach enables commissioners to identify and make explicit the often diverse values of all those involved, whether as commissioners, providers or users of services. It provides a skills base and other support processes for working with differences in values held by all those engaged in making commissioning decisions. This will be essential reading for doctors, both experienced and in training, commissioning managers, professional staff in NHS Foundation Trusts and the private sector and all 'at the sharp' end of practice.Table of ContentsForeword; Acknowledgements; Preface; 1. Values-based practice in health and social care; 2. Policy and practice; 3. Health and social care reforms in England; 4. Evidence and outcomes; 5. Patient and public involvement; 6. Values-based commissioning and public health; 7. Integrative commissioning of health and social care; 8. Values in priority setting and resource allocation; 9. Values and outcomes; 10. Market stimulation; 11. Management and leadership; Endnote; References and bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisHealthcare Simulation at a Glance presents an accessible overview of everything you need to know about simulation in clinical practice and healthcare education. From embedding simulation in programmes, to technical and non-technical features of simulation in a variety of contexts, to how simulation can be used in assessment and the provision of feedback to healthcare professionals, this practical guide is the perfect resource for developing the skills and knowledge required as both a student and an educator. Healthcare Simulation at a Glance: Introduces the concepts and theories underpinning simulation practiceProvides an understanding of the key terms and processes involvedIncludes a range of examples and tips for easy application in practice Healthcare Simulation at a Glanceis ideal for both those new to using simulation in education, as well as experienced academics.Trade Review"This is a very readable book in a format that is reader friendly. The contributing authors are international practitioners from anaesthesia, emergency medicine, health care education and simulation practice. The book is intended for a wide readership to include all healthcare practitioners and technical and support staff.... It is a snap shot of complex topics surrounding simulated education and practice; readers will gain knowledge and understanding of key concepts, language and terms."—Journal of Perioperative PracticeTable of ContentsList of contributors vii Preface ix Acknowledgements x Part 1 Overview and broad concepts 1 1 Simulation 2 2 What is simulation education 4 3 Fidelity 6 4 Research in healthcare simulation 8 5 The evidence base for simulation education 10 Part 2 Simulation and education 13 6 Learning theories and simulation education: 1 14 7 Learning theories and simulation education: 2 16 8 Teaching with simulation 18 9 Embedding simulation in a programme 20 10 Developing scenarios 22 11 Lesson planning 24 Part 3 Simulation in practice 27 12 The simulation centre 28 13 Technical skills simulators 30 14 Manikins 32 15 Audio and video recording 34 16 Learning technologies and simulation 36 17 Distributed simulation 38 18 Engagement and simulation science 40 19 In situ and mobile simulation 42 20 Human factors 44 21 Non-technical skills 46 22 Team working 48 23 Crisis management 50 24 Simulated and standardised patients 52 Part 4 Assessment, feedback and remediation 55 25 Principles of assessment 56 26 Learner-centred assessment 58 27 Learning and assessing professionalism using simulation 60 28 The debrief 62 29 Recruitment and selection 64 30 Feedback 66 31 Ethics and simulation 68 32 Mentoring and supervision 70 33 Simulation and remediation 72 Part 5 Developing your practice 75 34 Developing your practice 76 References 78 Index 83

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Book SynopsisEffective Supervisory Relationships: Best Evidence and Practice is the first book to explore in detail the Supervisory Relationship, which research has consistently found to be the most critical component of any supervisory process. Helen Beinart and Sue Clohessy two experts in the field draw on world-wide studies that cover all major therapeutic approaches to the Supervisory Relationship, and include detailed coverage of cultural competence and issues of effective multicultural supervision. The result is a comprehensive resource that offers cutting-edge, internationally relevant information in order to inform study, training, continuing professional development and practice.Trade Review"This book is well written by experts in the field. It contains information about the supervision process that is critical in order for new practitioners to be fully trained and veteran clinicians to be more effective in their work" Doodys. Sept 2017Table of ContentsAbout the Authors vii Preface ix Acknowledgments xiii Part I Effective Supervisory Relationships: Best Evidence 1 1 Introduction 3 2 Overview of Models of Supervision and the Supervisory Relationship 13 3 Influences on the Supervisory Relationship 31 4 Outcomes and Measurement 43 5 Ethical and Culturally Sensitive Practice 57 Part II Effective Supervisory Relationships: Best Practice 71 6 Good Beginnings 73 7 Giving and Receiving Feedback 91 8 Preventing and Managing Difficulties in the Supervisory Relationship 109 9 Reflective Practice 123 10 The Supervisory Relationship in Other Supervision Formats 143 11 Summary and Conclusions 157 Endnote 167 Appendix 1 The Supervisory Relationship Questionnaire (SRQ) 171 Appendix 2 The Short Supervisory Relationship Questionnaire (S-SRQ) 177 Appendix 3 The Supervisory Relationship Measure (SRM) 179 References 185 Index 205

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Book SynopsisEffective Supervisory Relationships: Best Evidence and Practice is the first book to explore in detail the Supervisory Relationship, which research has consistently found to be the most critical component of any supervisory process. Helen Beinart and Sue Clohessy two experts in the field draw on world-wide studies that cover all major therapeutic approaches to the Supervisory Relationship, and include detailed coverage of cultural competence and issues of effective multicultural supervision. The result is a comprehensive resource that offers cutting-edge, internationally relevant information in order to inform study, training, continuing professional development and practice.Table of ContentsAbout the Authors vii Preface ix Acknowledgments xiii Part I Effective Supervisory Relationships: Best Evidence 1 1 Introduction 3 2 Overview of Models of Supervision and the Supervisory Relationship 13 3 Influences on the Supervisory Relationship 31 4 Outcomes and Measurement 43 5 Ethical and Culturally Sensitive Practice 57 Part II Effective Supervisory Relationships: Best Practice 71 6 Good Beginnings 73 7 Giving and Receiving Feedback 91 8 Preventing and Managing Difficulties in the Supervisory Relationship 109 9 Reflective Practice 123 10 The Supervisory Relationship in Other Supervision Formats 143 11 Summary and Conclusions 157 Endnote 167 Appendix 1 The Supervisory Relationship Questionnaire (SRQ) 171 Appendix 2 The Short Supervisory Relationship Questionnaire (S]SRQ) 177 Appendix 3 The Supervisory Relationship Measure (SRM) 179 References 185 Index 205

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Book SynopsisThe ability to reflect on practice is a fundamental component of effective medical practice. In a sector increasingly focused on professionalism and patient-centred care, Developing Reflective Practice is a timely publication providing practical guidance on how to acquire the reflective skills necessary to become a successful clinician. This new title draws from a wide range of theoretical and practical multidisciplinary perspectives to assist students, practitioners and educators in embedding reflection in everyday activities. It also offers structures and ideas for more purposeful and meaningful formal reflections and professional development. Developing Reflective Practice: Focuses on the developing practitioner and their lifelong learning and the development of professional identity through reflection Provides practical how-to information for students, practitioners and educators, including realistic case examples and practice-baTable of ContentsAcknowledgements xi About the Authors xiii Part I What is Reflection? 1 1 Perspectives on Reflection 3 Reflective Learning: Making a Difference – Andrew Grant 3 Start Early, Make it Routine – Judy McKimm 5 Some Challenges for Reflective Practice – Fiona Murphy 7 About the Book: Structure and Content Overview 8 2 What is Reflection and Why Do We Do It? 11 Why are Learners Required to Reflect? 11 The Place of Reflection in Professional Development 13 John Dewey’s Contribution 15 What can be Achieved by Reflection? 15 Getting the Most Out of Reflection 16 Summary 18 3 Theoretical Underpinnings of Reflection 19 Kolb 20 Freire 20 Applying and Integrating Learning Through Reflection 21 Knowledge – a Constantly-Changing Network 21 Deep and Surface Approaches to Learning 22 Reflection In Action, Reflection On Action – Donald Schon 23 The Uncertain World of Practice 24 Emotional Content of Learning 24 Summary 25 4 Frameworks for Reflection 27 Introduction 27 Frameworks for Reflection 28 Kolb: Learning from Experience 28 Borton’s Framework 29 Rolfe’s Framework for Reflexive Practice 30 Gibbs: Learning by Doing 31 Summary 35 Part II Learning Reflection 37 5 Reflecting in Practice 39 Capturing and Describing the Experience 39 ‘Less than a Minute’ Techniques 40 Voice Recordings 40 The Reflective Selfie 40 Emoticons 40 Word Whips 41 One to Five Minute Techniques 41 The ‘Three a Day’ Technique 41 The Credit Card Technique 41 Time Limited 42 Analysing the Experience 43 Description: What Happened? 43 Feelings: What Were You Thinking and Feeling? 44 Evaluation: What Was Good and Bad About the Experience? 45 Analysis: How Can I Make Sense of This Experience? 45 Conclusion 47 Action Plan 48 Summary 49 6 Writing Reflectively 51 What is Reflective Writing? 51 Different Types of Reflective Writing 51 Creative Writing 52 Analytical–Academic Reflective Writing 55 Journal Writing 55 Learning Outcomes 57 Dialogical Writing 57 Critical Incident Analysis 58 Reflective Essay 59 A Description of the Experience 60 Interpretation and Analysis 60 An Outcome 60 Portfolio Writing 61 Some Issues with Reflective Writing 61 Summary 62 7 Reflective Activities 63 Types of Reflective Learning Activity 63 Problem‐Based Learning 63 Case‐Based Learning 65 Supporting Reflective Learning 65 Supervision 65 Appraisal 66 Coaching and Mentoring 66 Coaching 68 Mentoring 70 Summary 70 8 Reflection, Critical Thinking and Action Research 71 Connecting Reflection and Knowledge Generation 71 Connecting Reflection, Knowledge and Research through Critical Thinking 72 1. Identifying and Challenging Assumptions 74 Our Autobiography 74 Our Patients’ and Clients’ Eyes 75 Our Colleagues’ Experiences 75 Theoretical Literature 75 2. Recognizing the Importance of Context 76 Constructing 76 Deconstructing 76 Confronting 76 Reconstructing 77 3. Exploring and Imagining Alternatives 77 4. Reflective Scepticism 78 Action Research: Connecting Reflection, Knowledge and Critical Thinking 78 Examples of Action Research 81 Summary 82 Part III Facilitating Reflection 83 9 Teaching and Supporting Reflection 85 Aims, Goals and Purpose 86 Supporting Learners to Get Started as Reflective Learners 87 Selecting the Right Method of Reflective Learning 88 Using Learning Technologies to Enable Reflection 93 Peer Learning 94 Reflection as Part of Developing Professional Identity 95 Evaluating Reflective Learning and Teaching 97 Summary 98 10 Assessing Reflection 99 What are You Looking For in Reflective Assessment? 100 Marking Reflective Work – a Cause of Potential Conflict 100 Effects of Making Reflective Learning Compulsory 101 Strategies to Discourage Students from Writing What They Think the Tutor Wants to Read or Will Gain Them Good Marks 102 Creating a Robust, Defensible Assessment for Your Students’ Reflective Work 104 Ensuring Robust, Valid, Reliable Assessment 105 Summary 107 Part IV Developing as a Reflective Practitioner 109 11 The Role of Reflection in Developing Professional Identity 111 How Does Reflective Practice Form Professional Identity? 112 How Can Reflection Be Challenging to Professional Identity? 113 Self Theories, PIF and Reflective Practice 114 How Can Guided Reflection Be Challenging Without Being Threatening? 116 Summary 117 12 Reflection, Revalidation and Appraisal 119 Adult Learning – Andragogy 119 1. The Need to Know 120 2. The Learners’ Self-Concept 120 3. The Role of the Learners’ Experiences 121 4. Readiness to Learn 121 5. Orientations to Learning 121 6. Motivation 121 Maximizing Learning Return on Effort 122 A Curriculum Based on Your Experience 123 Learning that is Intrinsically Rewarding 125 Keeping a Record for CPD, Appraisal and Revalidation 126 Demonstrating Learning and Development over Time 127 Summary 128 References and Resources 129 References 129 Further Resources 135 Index 137

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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 SynopsisMedical Language for Modern Health Care uses a contextual learning approach to introduce medical terminology within a healthcare environment. Chapters are broken into lessons that present and define terminology through the context of anatomy and physiology, pathology, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures as well as pharmacology.Table of Contents1 The Anatomy of Medical Terms2 Word Analysis and Communication3 The Body as a Whole4 Integumentary System5 Digestive System6 Urinary System7 Male Reproductive System8 Female Reproductive System9 Nervous System10 Cardiovascular System11 Blood12 Lymphatic and Immune System13 Respiratory System14 Skeletal System15 Muscles and Tendons, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR)16 Special Senses of the Eye and Ear17 Endocrine System18 Mental Health19 Geriatrics20 Cancer21 Radiology and Nuclear Medicine22 Pharmacology

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Book SynopsisThe Coronavirus pandemic in 2020 has changed life as we know it and thrust the NHS into the spotlight. A nation in lockdown has adorned windows with rainbows and stepped onto doorsteps every Thursday to celebrate the people who are risking their lives by turning up to work. But as the grim reports of deaths from the disease cumulate, along with stories of insufficient protective equipment for staff, there is hope that the crisis will raise awareness and bring change to the way the NHS and its people are treated. At midnight on 5 July 1948, the National Health Service was born with the founding principal to be free at the point of use and based on clinical need rather than on a person's ability to pay. Over seventy years since its formation, these core principals still hold true, but the world has changed. Persistent underfunding has not kept pace with increased demand for healthcare, leading to longer waiting times, staffing shortages and low moral. This book traces the history of

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Book SynopsisFeatures 31 in-depth biographies of great historical and modern women physicians, surgeons, midwives, and medical researchers, and 113 miniature biographical portraits.

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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 SynopsisInvaluable workbook to help GPs and practice staff meet the requirements of continuing professional development (cpd) General practitioners, like all other health professionals, need to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in medicine and education. They also need to respond to changing technology and changes in the delivery of care. The environment in which GPs work is extremely dynamic but this book helps to keep GPs up-to-date with these advancements and with their professional skills. The Chief Medical Officer in the UK has recommended that the key to professional development is a Practice Professional Development Plan (PPDP) which, in turn, helps set objectives for individual GPs, the Personal Development Plan. This workbook takes the mystery out of professional development by explaining how to use existing information to analyse strengths and weaknesses, priorities and needs, and to develop a plan that will improve working lifeTrade ReviewReviews of 1st Edition: "I personally think this is an excellent publication encouraging us to look at professional development, dispelling fears and effectively guiding the reader through the process...I would give it 9 out of 10." Glenn Richards, GP Trainers Course Book Reviews "I like this book because it offers a simple solution to a future problem. I like it because it does not involve Balint, Pendleton or Neighbour. It has no mention of consultation analysis, the hidden agenda, the patient's ideas, concerns or expectations. I commend this book to you all." Michael Wright, GP Trainers Course Book Reviews "I was struck by the relevance of this book at this time of rapid change in primary care. 'It looks as though someone's done all the donkey work for us,' said our practice manager." Henry Tegner, Doctor magazine in May 2002Table of ContentsPART 1: GETTING STARTED. How to use this workbook . The practice . The patient. The primary health care team . . PART 2: WHERE DO WE START. The practice professional development plan . Developing the primary health care team. Skill mix of the primary health care team. Appraisal. Audit and research. The practice professional development plan (PPDP). PART 3: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN . Framework for personal development plans (PDP). Methods of identifying educational needs. Meeting educational and developmental needs . . Personal development plan. Appendix 1: Confidentiality declaration. Appendix 2: Websites. References and further reading. Index

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the causes, symptoms, and management of psychological problems experienced by doctors at all stages in their careers. It discusses the major factors causing stress and depression in doctors frankly and directly. The tone is upbeat, with useful advice on how to overcome the problems.Trade Review"I would recommend this book to the readership of the Journal, because it deals with important issues that face those in our profession in a reasonably comprehensive way." (Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 1 July 2011) "This book is a splendid receipe for survival, crammed with highly-detailed solutions in a practical, light-hearted presentation." (RoSPA Occupational Safety & Health Journal, 1 July 2011) "This self-help book small in size, certainly considering that it should be manageable for a busy doctor. The presentation is perceived to some extent influenced school book, with sandwiches lists of complaints or actions. . . but it points to both organizational and individual factors that are important to be aware of and that in many cases can be dealt with to get a better workday." (Journal of the Norwegian Medical Association, 18 November 2010)Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part 1: The job and you. 1 It's just a difficult job. 2 Why me? Part 2: Waving, not drowning. 3 You and your partner: for life? 4 Choosing a specialty. 5 Dealing with stress. 6 Down in the dumps. 7 Difficult people? 8 Feeling angry. 9 A little too much. 10 Demands, demands, demands! 11 Can you afford emotions? 12 To err is human. 13 Managing the stress and problems of others. Index.

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Book SynopsisSheku, Sherry M. WrenTrade ReviewFrom the development of guidelines for providing surgical care for Ebola-positive patients in the US to providing obstetric care to women in Sierra Leone, the presented details in this book offer a firsthand account of providers’ care during this outbreak. From these experiences, health care providers across the globe learned valuable lessons on how to treat and care for people in EVD stricken areas, including those testing positive for EVD. The writing style is personal and straightforward, presenting accounts of the devastation of the EVD outbreak. This book is a must-read for all persons with an interest in EVD and international health care during an emerging crisis. Recomended.—ChoiceTable of ContentsContributorsSeries Editor's ForewordForeword, by David B. Hoyt, MD, FACSPrefaceTimelinePart I: The View From the United StatesChapter 1.Filling the Void: Drafting Guidelines for Surgery and EbolaChapter 2. The United States' Domestic Response to Ebola: Experience of the Nebraska Biocontainment UnitPart II: The View From Sierra LeoneChapter 3. Closing the Médecins Sans Frontières Maternity Hospital in Sierra LeoneChapter 4. Treating Ebola and Non-Ebola Patients at Connaught Hospital in Freetown, Sierra LeoneChapter 5. Anesthesia and Ebola: A Loss of TouchChapter 6. How Ebola Affected a Clinical Officer Training Program in Sierra Leone and the Decline of Surgical CarePart III: Technical Considerations and a Way ForwardChapter 7. Maternity Care during the West African Ebola OutbreakChapter 8. Surgery during a Time of EbolaChapter 9. Operating in Personal Protective EquipmentChapter 10. A Surgeon as Outbreak Investigator: Ebola in LiberiaConclusionIndex

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Book SynopsisThe Owner's Manual for Your Eyes: The most comprehensive guide to taking care of vision. In The Eye Book, specialist Dr. Gary H. Cassel presents readers with trusted, evidence-based information they can rely on to protect vision and learn more about how to treat any eye problems that come up. This easy-to-understand volume takes a step-by-step approach, providing an overview of the eye's anatomy, a tour of healthy vision, and an explanation of what steps readers and health care providers should take to address vision issues. Drawing on years of clinical experience with patients, Cassel also looks at eye complications associated with common medical conditions (for example, diabetes) along with the best treatments for eye conditions, such as cataracts and glaucoma. Now in its second edition, this bestselling book continues to provide the interested reader, along with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, internists, and family doctors, with practical information about eyeglass Table of ContentsList of Vision Myths and Common Eye QuestionsList of FiguresPrefacePart I. Introduction1. A Guide to Your Eyes2. How Our Vision Changes over Time3. Top Tips to Take Care of Your Eyes and Your VisionPart II. Getting to 20/204. The Eye Exam5. All about Eyeglasses6. Contact Lenses: Everything You Need to Know7. Refractive Surgery: Is This a Good Option for You?Part III. The Big Problems for Aging Eyes8. Cataracts9. Glaucoma, the "Silent Thief"10. Age-Related Macular DegenerationPart IV. Other Eye Problems: Diagnosis and Treatment11. The Eyelids12. The Cornea13. The Conjunctiva14. The Complicated World of Tears15. The Uvea: Iris, Ciliary Body, and Choroid16. The Retina and Vitreous17. The Optic NervePart V. Other Things You Need to Know18. Eye Trauma and Emergencies19. General Health Problems That Can Affect the Eyes20. Living Well with Low VisionWith Michelle Bianchi OTR/L, CLVT21. Common Medications That Affect the Eyes22. Cosmetics and the EyesAppendix A. Vision MythsAppendix B. A Guide to Eye Medications and Related DrugsSigns and Symptoms IndexGeneral Index

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Book SynopsisThis is not a fad diet book. This is the most comprehensive, scientifically based program to lose weight and keep it off, with practical details about diet and nutrition, movement and motivation, medications, supplements, surgery, and more. In Weight Loss for Life, two experts from the Johns Hopkins Healthful Eating, Activity & Weight Program provide you with all of the information you need on your weight loss journey. They bring together leading experts in behavioral health, nutrition, exercise, and nursing to help you develop a plan that works best for youand that's not focused on just restricting calories or certain foods. Anyone struggling with unwanted weight gain or obesity will find this program to be helpful, compassionate, and clear. A central feature of the program is a Personal Plan of Action to help you set up reachable goals, plan your meals, and make time for movement. All the recommendations are customizable based on your personal health and needs. You'll enjoy the intTable of ContentsForewordAcknowledgmentsThe Johns Hopkins Healthful Eating, Activity & Weight ProgramChapter 1. We're Glad You're HereChapter 2. Getting ReadyChapter 3. Beginning Your Self-AssessmentChapter 4. Unlocking the Eight Keys to Your SuccessChapter 5. Strategic Stress ManagementChapter 6. Designing Your Dietary PlanChapter 7. Food Shopping, Meal Planning, and Monitoring PrinciplesChapter 8. Designing Your Daily Movement and Weekly Exercise PlanChapter 9. Keeping It OffChapter 10: Medical Solutions: Beyond Mindset and Behavior ChangeResourcesPersonal Plan of Action TemplateFood and Activity LogMovement and Activity AssessmentThe Energy Balance Equation AssessmentSMART FrameworkWeight Loss JournalReferencesIndex

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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 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 SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface, by Philip S. Mehler and Arnold E. Andersen1. Diagnosis and Treatment of the Eating Disorders Spectrum in Primary Care Medicine, by Arnold E. Andersen2. The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team and Levels of Care in the Treatment of Eating Disorders, by Craig Johnson, Jeana Cost, Russell Marx, Kenneth Weiner, Nathalia Trees, and Philip S. Mehler3. Medical Evaluation of Patients with Eating Disorders, by Kristine Walsh and Philip S. Mehler4. Nutritional Rehabilitation: Practical Guidelines for Refeeding Patients with Anorexia Nervosa, by Meghan Foley, Shelby Sitko, and Philip S. Mehler5. Evaluation and Treatment of Electrolyte Abnormalities, by Dennis Gibson and Philip S. Mehler6. Gastrointestinal Complications, by Dennis Gibson, Leah Puckett, and Philip S. Mehler7. Cardiac Abnormalities and Their Management, by Katherine V. Sachs, Philip S. Mehler, and Mori Krantz8. Obstetric-Gynecologic Endocrinology and Osteoporosis, by Philip S. Mehler9. General Endocrinology, by Philip S. Mehler10. The Dual Diagnosis of Eating Disorder and Diabetes Mellitus, by Ovidio Bermudez, Jennifer McBride, and Philip S. Mehler11. Oral, Dental, Ear, and Eye Complications, by Jeffrey Hollis and Philip S. Mehler12. Athletes and Eating Disorders, by Arnold E. Andersen and Jeana Cost13. Males with Eating Disorders, by Arnold E. Andersen14. Special Considerations for Eating Disorders in Children and Young Adolescents, by Anna B. Tanner and Michael Spaulding-Barclay15. Atypical Anorexia Nervosa, by Neville Golden16. Eating Disorders in Transgender Individuals, by Arnold E. Andersen17. Using Medical Information Psychotherapeutically, by Arnold E. Andersen18. Ethical and Medicolegal Considerations in Treating Patients with Eating Disorders, by Patricia Westmoreland and Jessica Tse19. Medical Information for Nonmedical Clinicians and Educators, by Arnold E. Andersen20. Innovative Psychological Treatments of Eating Disorders, by Arnold E. Andersen21. Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders, by Daniel Le Grange and Sasha GorrellList of ContributorsAcknowledgmentsIndex

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1. Understanding Liver Disease Chapter 2. Diagnosing Liver Disease Chapter 3. What Is Viral Hepatitis? Chapter 4. Understanding Hepatitis B Chapter 5. Understanding Hepatitis C Chapter 6. Alcohol and the Liver Chapter 7. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Chapter 8. Other Causes of Liver Diseases Chapter 9. Complications of Liver Disease Chapter 10. Liver Cancer Chapter 11. Liver Transplantation Chapter 12. Liver Health Patient Resources Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsList of Figures and TablesList of ContributorsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I. A Team ApproachChapter 1. Early Days with Molly E. Collins, MDChapter 2. Working with Patients' Families with Arden O'Donnell, MPH, MSW, LICSW, APHSW-CChapter 3. Spiritual Care in Palliative Care with Rev. Katie Pakos Rimer, MDiv, EdD, BCCChapter 4. Sexuality, Intimacy, and Cancer with Amanda Moment, MSW, LICSWChapter 5. Advancing Disease with Molly E. Collins, MDPart II. Pain Control, Symptom Management, and Psychological ConsiderationsChapter 6. Assessing the Patient in PainChapter 7. Pharmacologic Management of Cancer PainChapter 8. Nonpharmacologic Strategies in Palliative CareChapter 9. Psychological Considerations with Hermioni L. Amonoo, MD, MPPChapter 10. Managing Other Distressing ProblemsPart III. End of Life and BereavementChapter 11. Approaching the End: Concerns of Patients and Their Families at the End of LifeChapter 12. The Last DaysChapter 13. Bereavement with Bethany-Rose Daubman, MDIndex

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Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive guide available on hereditary cancers, from understanding risk, prevention, and genetic counseling and testing to treatment, quality of life, and more. Up to 10 percent of cancers are caused by inherited mutations in specific genes. Finding out that you or your loved ones may be at increased risk of developing cancer because of a genetic mutation raises a lot of questions: Is cancer inevitable? Is there anything I should do differently in my life? Will my children also be at higher risk of cancer? Should I have preemptive treatments or surgery? This comprehensive guide provides answers to these questions and more. Written by three passionate patient advocates, this book is a compilation of the trusted information and support provided for more than two decades by Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE), the de facto voice of the hereditary cancer community. Combining the latest scientific research with national guidelines, expert advice, and compelling patieTable of ContentsList of TablesForeword, by Matthew Boland Yurgelun, MDIntroductionPart I. Understanding Cancer and Inherited Risk1. The Link between Genetics and CancerThe Basics of GeneticsGene Wear and Tear and Repair How Cancers Develop and Grow Most Cancers Aren't Caused by Inherited Mutations2. What's Swimming in Your Gene Pool?Hidden Risk in the Family TreePlotting Your Genetic Pedigree3. Signs of Hereditary CancerThe Value of Genetic Counseling Making Decisions about Testing Insurance CoveragePrivacy and Protection4. What Your Test Results Tell YouPositive, Negative, Maybe Making Sense of StatisticsYou Have a Mutation; Now What?Part II. Inherited Gene Mutations and the Cancers They Cause5. Introducing BRCA1 and BRCA2Who Inherits a BRCA Mutation?Signs of a BRCA MutationLevels of Risk6. Lynch Syndrome: Five Genes, One Hereditary SyndromeSigns of Lynch Syndrome in FamiliesLevels of Risk7. Other Genes That Are Linked to Inherited Cancer RiskLess Known, Less Studied Genes8. Breast Cancer BasicsSigns and SymptomsWhat Affects Breast Cancer Risk?Types of Breast Cancer9. Gynecologic CancersOvarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal CancersEndometrial Cancers10. Gastrointestinal CancersColorectal CancerSmall Bowel CancerPancreatic CancerStomach CancerAnal Cancer11. Genitourinary CancersProstate CancerBladder, Ureter, and Renal Pelvis Cancers12. MelanomaMelanoma of the SkinOcular MelanomaPart III. Strategies for Risk Reduction and Early Detection13. Risk Management GuidelinesGuidelines for BRCA1 or BRCA2 Gene MutationsGuidelines for Lynch Syndrome Gene MutationsGuidelines for Mutations in Other Genes14. Early Detection Strategies for High-Risk PeopleThe Vocabulary of ScreeningSurveillance for Breast CancerSurveillance for Gynecologic CancersSurveillance for Gastrointestinal CancersSurveillance for Prostate and Other Genitourinary Cancers Surveillance for MelanomaScreening for Other Hereditary Cancers15. Medications That Reduce Cancer RiskRisk-Reducing Medications for Breast CancerRisk-Reducing Medications for Gynecologic CancersRisk-Reducing Medications for Colorectal Cancers16. Surgeries That Reduce Breast Cancer RiskMastectomy ProceduresBreast Reconstruction ChoicesSide Effects, Risks, and Recovery17. Surgeries That Reduce the Risk of Gynecologic CancersSalpingo-Oophorectomy to Reduce the Risk of Ovarian CancerHysterectomy to Reduce the Risk of Endometrial Cancer18. Surgeries That Reduce the Risk of Gastrointestinal CancersTotal and Segmental Colectomy to Reduce the Risk of Colon CancerTotal Gastrectomy to Reduce the Risk of Stomach Cancer19. Factors That Affect Cancer RiskNutrition, Weight, and Physical Activity Alcohol: An Unwise ChoiceSmoking and Tobacco ProductsOther Lifestyle and Behavioral Risk FactorsPart IV. Treatment Choices for Hereditary Cancers20. Identifying Tumor Characteristics That Inform Treatment ChoicesStaging and Grading CancerTargeted Approaches to TreatmentDNA Damage Repair Genes21. Treating Breast CancerCancer Type, Subtype, and StageBiomarker TestingGenetic TestingOptions for TreatmentFollow-Up Care22. Treating Gynecologic CancersOptions for Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal CancersOptions for Endometrial Cancer23. Treating Gastrointestinal CancersOptions for Colorectal CancerOptions for Pancreatic CancerOptions for Gastric Cancer24. Treating Genitourinary CancersOptions for Prostate CancerOptions for Bladder, Renal Pelvis, and Ureter Cancers25. Treating Melanoma Options for Melanoma in the SkinOptions for Ocular MelanomaPart V. Living with Inherited High Risk26. Regaining Sexual Health and IntimacyBody ImageCoping with PainReduced Sexual DesireErectile DysfunctionRebuilding Intimacy27. Effects of Prevention and Treatment on FertilityPreserving Fertility in WomenPreserving Fertility in MenOther Parenting Alternatives28. Managing MenopauseSymptoms of Early MenopauseReplacement HormonesLong-Term Side Effects29. Side Effects and Other Quality-of-Life IssuesSummarizing Side Effects by TreatmentManaging Immediate Side EffectsLong-Term Effects of Prevention and TreatmentPrevivorship, Survivorship, and Follow-Up CareEnd-of-Life Issues30. Making Difficult Decisions Start at the Beginning: Should You Be Tested?Decisions about Your Cancer RiskDecisions about TreatmentPrevention and Treatment Clinical TrialsDecision-Making in 15 Steps31. You Are Not AloneCreate a Support SystemFind Emotional StrengthPursue Financial ResourcesLook to the HorizonAcknowledgmentsGlossaryNotesResourcesIndex

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Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive guide available on hereditary cancers, from understanding risk, prevention, and genetic counseling and testing to treatment, quality of life, and more. Up to 10 percent of cancers are caused by inherited mutations in specific genes. Finding out that you or your loved ones may be at increased risk of developing cancer because of a genetic mutation raises a lot of questions: Is cancer inevitable? Is there anything I should do differently in my life? Will my children also be at higher risk of cancer? Should I have preemptive treatments or surgery? This comprehensive guide provides answers to these questions and more. Written by three passionate patient advocates, this book is a compilation of the trusted information and support provided for more than two decades by Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE), the de facto voice of the hereditary cancer community. Combining the latest scientific research with national guidelines, expert advice, and compelling patieTable of ContentsList of TablesForeword, by Matthew Boland Yurgelun, MDIntroductionPart I. Understanding Cancer and Inherited Risk1. The Link between Genetics and CancerThe Basics of GeneticsGene Wear and Tear and Repair How Cancers Develop and Grow Most Cancers Aren't Caused by Inherited Mutations2. What's Swimming in Your Gene Pool?Hidden Risk in the Family TreePlotting Your Genetic Pedigree3. Signs of Hereditary CancerThe Value of Genetic Counseling Making Decisions about Testing Insurance CoveragePrivacy and Protection4. What Your Test Results Tell YouPositive, Negative, Maybe Making Sense of StatisticsYou Have a Mutation; Now What?Part II. Inherited Gene Mutations and the Cancers They Cause5. Introducing BRCA1 and BRCA2Who Inherits a BRCA Mutation?Signs of a BRCA MutationLevels of Risk6. Lynch Syndrome: Five Genes, One Hereditary SyndromeSigns of Lynch Syndrome in FamiliesLevels of Risk7. Other Genes That Are Linked to Inherited Cancer RiskLess Known, Less Studied Genes8. Breast Cancer BasicsSigns and SymptomsWhat Affects Breast Cancer Risk?Types of Breast Cancer9. Gynecologic CancersOvarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal CancersEndometrial Cancers10. Gastrointestinal CancersColorectal CancerSmall Bowel CancerPancreatic CancerStomach CancerAnal Cancer11. Genitourinary CancersProstate CancerBladder, Ureter, and Renal Pelvis Cancers12. MelanomaMelanoma of the SkinOcular MelanomaPart III. Strategies for Risk Reduction and Early Detection13. Risk Management GuidelinesGuidelines for BRCA1 or BRCA2 Gene MutationsGuidelines for Lynch Syndrome Gene MutationsGuidelines for Mutations in Other Genes14. Early Detection Strategies for High-Risk PeopleThe Vocabulary of ScreeningSurveillance for Breast CancerSurveillance for Gynecologic CancersSurveillance for Gastrointestinal CancersSurveillance for Prostate and Other Genitourinary Cancers Surveillance for MelanomaScreening for Other Hereditary Cancers15. Medications That Reduce Cancer RiskRisk-Reducing Medications for Breast CancerRisk-Reducing Medications for Gynecologic CancersRisk-Reducing Medications for Colorectal Cancers16. Surgeries That Reduce Breast Cancer RiskMastectomy ProceduresBreast Reconstruction ChoicesSide Effects, Risks, and Recovery17. Surgeries That Reduce the Risk of Gynecologic CancersSalpingo-Oophorectomy to Reduce the Risk of Ovarian CancerHysterectomy to Reduce the Risk of Endometrial Cancer18. Surgeries That Reduce the Risk of Gastrointestinal CancersTotal and Segmental Colectomy to Reduce the Risk of Colon CancerTotal Gastrectomy to Reduce the Risk of Stomach Cancer19. Factors That Affect Cancer RiskNutrition, Weight, and Physical Activity Alcohol: An Unwise ChoiceSmoking and Tobacco ProductsOther Lifestyle and Behavioral Risk FactorsPart IV. Treatment Choices for Hereditary Cancers20. Identifying Tumor Characteristics That Inform Treatment ChoicesStaging and Grading CancerTargeted Approaches to TreatmentDNA Damage Repair Genes21. Treating Breast CancerCancer Type, Subtype, and StageBiomarker TestingGenetic TestingOptions for TreatmentFollow-Up Care22. Treating Gynecologic CancersOptions for Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal CancersOptions for Endometrial Cancer23. Treating Gastrointestinal CancersOptions for Colorectal CancerOptions for Pancreatic CancerOptions for Gastric Cancer24. Treating Genitourinary CancersOptions for Prostate CancerOptions for Bladder, Renal Pelvis, and Ureter Cancers25. Treating Melanoma Options for Melanoma in the SkinOptions for Ocular MelanomaPart V. Living with Inherited High Risk26. Regaining Sexual Health and IntimacyBody ImageCoping with PainReduced Sexual DesireErectile DysfunctionRebuilding Intimacy27. Effects of Prevention and Treatment on FertilityPreserving Fertility in WomenPreserving Fertility in MenOther Parenting Alternatives28. Managing MenopauseSymptoms of Early MenopauseReplacement HormonesLong-Term Side Effects29. Side Effects and Other Quality-of-Life IssuesSummarizing Side Effects by TreatmentManaging Immediate Side EffectsLong-Term Effects of Prevention and TreatmentPrevivorship, Survivorship, and Follow-Up CareEnd-of-Life Issues30. Making Difficult Decisions Start at the Beginning: Should You Be Tested?Decisions about Your Cancer RiskDecisions about TreatmentPrevention and Treatment Clinical TrialsDecision-Making in 15 Steps31. You Are Not AloneCreate a Support SystemFind Emotional StrengthPursue Financial ResourcesLook to the HorizonAcknowledgmentsGlossaryNotesResourcesIndex

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Book SynopsisYour indispensable guide to taking charge of the second half of your life. From Dr. Rosanne M. Leipzig, a top doctor with more than 35 years of experience caring for older people, Honest Aging is an indispensable guide to the second half of life, describing what to expect physically, psychologically, functionally, and emotionally as you age. Leipzig, an expert in evidence-based geriatrics, highlights how 80-year-olds differ from 60-year-olds and why knowing this is important for your health. With candor, humor, and empathy, this book will provide you with the knowledge and practical advice to optimize aging. The book helps you recognize age-related changes in your body and mind and understand what's typical with aging and what's not; offers guidance for common health concerns, including problems with memory, energy, mood, sleep, incontinence, mobility and falls, hearing and vision, aches and pains, gastrointestinal problems, weight, and sex; shares advice on how to make decisions aTable of ContentsPrefacePart I: Aging 101Chapter 1. It's Only Aging, Get a Grip! Chapter 2. What's Normal Aging? Or, 80 Isn't 60 Chapter 3. Better Living through Chemistry? Chapter 4. More or Less: What's Right for You When It Comes to Health Care Chapter 5. An Ounce of Prevention Part II: What Really Matters As You Grow OlderChapter 6. Mind MattersChapter 7. Energy CyclesChapter 8. Ups and DownsChapter 9. Balancing ActsChapter 10. Sleep CyclesChapter 11. Urine TroubleChapter 12. All Eyes and EarsChapter 13. Aches and Pains Chapter 14. Gut FeelingsChapter 15. Weighing InChapter 16. Sex TalkPart III: Difficult DecisionsChapter 17. Making Difficult DecisionsChapter 18. To Move or Not to Move Chapter 19. Do I Need to Stop Driving?Chapter 20. Who Will Speak for Me?Appendixes1. Personal Emergency Response Systems2. Assistive Devices3. Getting Ready to Meet with Your DoctorIndex

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Book SynopsisAn easy-to-read yet thorough guide to understanding and managing glaucoma and taking care of your vision. *Winner of a National Health Information Book Award, an American Book Fest Health: Aging/50+ Award, and an American Book Fest Health/General Award*Gold Winner of the National Health Information Book Award by the National Health Information AwardsWhen you receive a glaucoma diagnosis, knowing where to turn and how to understand treatment options can be overwhelming. Fifty percent of people with glaucoma do not even know they have the disease, and those who do may still struggle with managing it. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to irreversible blindness. The Glaucoma Guidebook is an invaluable resource for anyone living with glaucoma and for those who are at high risk of developing the disease. Dr. Constance Okeke, an expert with over 20 years of experience helping thousands of patients see better, provides the critical advice and best practices needed to take control of your Table of ContentsForewordPrefaceContributing EditorsIntroductionChapter 1. Understanding GlaucomaWhat Does Glaucoma Look Like? Part 1What Is Glaucoma?What Does Glaucoma Look Like? Part 2What Are the Types of Glaucoma?How is Glaucoma Diagnosed?How is Glaucoma Treated?Who is at Risk for Glaucoma?Recommendations for Eye ExamsWhat Is the Impact of Glaucoma?Chapter 2. 12 Expert Tips to Prevent BlindnessTip 1. Don't Ignore the SignsTip 2. Do the "Cover Your Eyes So You Can See" TestTip 3. Accept the Disease, Don't Accept DefeatTip 4. Conquer Your Fears: Don't Despair, Have Hope.Tip 5. Take Glaucoma SeriouslyTip 6. Partnering with Your DoctorTip 7. Know What Is ExpectedTip 8. Keep Your Medical RecordsTip 9. Talk to Your FamilyTip 10. Be Honest with YourselfTip 11. Know the Risks Associated with Glaucoma and CataractsTip 12. Manage Your Glaucoma & Dry EyesChapter 3. Keeping it Real. Real Patients. Real Advice.ConclusionAcknowledgmentsResourcesGuide to Putting in Eye Drops CorrectlyCaregiver's GuideAdditional Resources for CaregiversGuide to Finding a Glaucoma SpecialistAdditional Resources for Glaucoma PatientsReferencesPhilanthropyIndexConstance Okeke, MD, MSCE

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Book SynopsisAn illuminating guide for those newly diagnosed with prostate cancer as well as their partners and caregiversone filled with extensive details about diagnosis, treatments, and tips for thriving. The second leading cause of cancer death for men, prostate cancer affects more than a quarter of a million individuals in the United States each year. Most men with prostate cancer will go through the journey from diagnosis through treatment and beyond with a partner and family members by their side. But there are few resources available that address the needs of both those with cancer and their loved ones who want to help. Written in accessible language and backed by the latest scientific research, Prostate Cancer covers symptoms, diagnosis, and testing; the full range of treatment options available; practical tools partners can use to assist their loved one; advice on managing the side effects of treatment, including incontinence and sexual problems; tips to help cope with the emotional cTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. A Partner Tells Her Story2. The Prostate Gland: What, Where, and Why3. An Introduction to Cancer4. The Symptoms of Prostate Cancer5. Diagnosing Prostate Cancer6. The PSA Test: What It Is and What It Tells7. How a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Can Affect You8. How a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Can Affect Your Partner9. Treating Localized Prostate Cancer10. Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer11. Clinical Trials and Alternative Treatments12. Prostate Cancer Surgery; Before, During, and After13. The Side Effects and After-Effects of Treatments14. Sharing Information about His Cancer15. The Benefits of Diet and Exercise16. The Role of Supplements17. The Power of Prayer18. The Helpfulness of Mindfulness19. Managing the Expenses of Prostate Cancer20. Planning for DyingConclusionAppendixGlossaryAbout the AuthorsIndex

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Book SynopsisNow completely revised and updated! The ultimate guide to taking care of your feet. Written by leading experts with decades of experience in podiatry, this new edition of The Foot Book covers everything you need to know to care for your feet. It addresses the entire foot, inside and out, describing in plain English its anatomy and biomechanical operations. The second edition also: Provides an overview of common and rare foot injuries and syndromes Includes information on alignment and balance problems, heel pain, skin and toe conditions, flat feet, arthritis, and more Offers guidance on medications, exercises, stretches, inserts, therapy, and surgery Explains how to select the right footwear and provides shoe recommendations Covers foot issues in children, athletes, people with diabetes, and people with nerve or vascular problems Includes links to supplemental videos that guide you through stretching, flexibility, and strengthening exercisesIllustrated with nearly 100 images, The FoTable of ContentsPrefacePart I. IntroductionChapter 1. A Guide to the Foot and How We WalkChapter 2. Personal Care and Professional Help for FeetChapter 3. About ShoesPart II. Foot Disorders and Other ProblemsChapter 4. Foot Alignment ProblemsChapter 5. Flat Feet and High-Arched FeetChapter 6. Skin Conditions Affecting the FootChapter 7. Toenail DisordersChapter 8. Bunions and Other Toe Conditions Chapter 9. Heel PainChapter 10. Nerve Syndromes Affecting the Foot and AnkleChapter 11. Arthritis Affecting Foot and Ankle JointsChapter 12. Tendon InjuriesPart III. People with Special Foot NeedsChapter 13. Foot Problems That Start in ChildhoodChapter 14. Common Sports Injuries and the Sports Enthusiast's FootChapter 15. Foot Health for People with DiabetesChapter 16. Orthotic Devices to Alleviate Foot ProblemsChapter 17. Puncture Wounds and Foreign BodiesResourcesIndex

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Book SynopsisThis book emphasizes the importance of attaining a good score on the standardized MCAT (Medical College Admission Test), guides applicants through the medical school application process and personal interview, offers an up-to-date medical school directory for more than 170 accredited schools, and more.

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Book SynopsisThis important book offers an introduction to the theory and the varying types of assessment for health care professionals.Trade Review“This book uses several methods that effectively enable readers to reflect and gauge their knowledge during discussion of assessment techniques. It is succinct and its chapters are organized to allow readers to seek information about specific topics with ease. Learning objectives for each chapter, along with illustrations, tables, and self-reflection questions, enhance the text and contribute to the understanding of the concepts. The authors offer a thorough overview of methods of assessment and their application for medical educators, which will enhance student learning.” (Doody’s, 28 June 2013)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements vii About the authors viii Foreword x Preface xii Chapter 1 Purpose of assessment 1 Chapter 2 Principles of assessment 24 Chapter 3 E-assessment – the use of computer-based technologies in assessment 41 Chapter 4 Feedback 53 Chapter 5 Portfolios 68 Chapter 6 Revalidation 81 Chapter 7 Assessment types: Part 1 94 Chapter 8 Assessment types: Part 2 110 Chapter 9 Programmatic assessment 126 Chapter 10 Conclusion 134 Index 137

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Book SynopsisAre you about to start the Foundation Programme? Do you know what to expect and how to thrive? The Hands-on Guide for Junior Doctors, Fourth Edition, is the ultimate, practical guide for junior doctors and medical students. It helps you tackle the emotional, intellectual and physical demands of being a new doctor and allays common insecurities to help you make the most of your time in clinical practice. This book tells you how to prepare for the daily rigours of hospital life, and will help you meet the required standard. It provides advice on getting started in placements, and helps you develop confidence, with tips on what to do as a junior member of the hospital team, and how to deal with common calls and emergencies. There is also an invaluable chapter on how to perform the practical procedures you'll be assessed on. With the Foundation Programme such a demanding process, both physically and emotionally, this book also provides the kind of infTrade Review"Intended for new doctors or those finishing the last year of medical school, this handbook provides a practical introduction to handling common medical scenarios, as well as discussion of the daily work life of a doctor." (Book News, 1 August 2011) "The Hands-on Guide for Junior Doctors is a one stop guide for a new, and perhaps nervous graduate from medical school who is about to start their first job in August. It’s a manual that tells you exactly what to expect and what to do at your job. After graduating from medical school, our brains may be brimming with medical knowledge, facts and figures. However, this does not in any way prepare us for the practical aspects of the job. This title literally takes you on a journey of every possible situation and scenario that you may encounter as a JD. It identifies the problem and chalks out a detailed management plan that JD can use and implement at their jobs. Another great element of the book is the section “common calls”. It lists and goes through all the medical issues that JDs usually get called for. There is a very resourceful and systematic approach described to tackle each problem. So, while at medical school we are taught what are the things we need to do for chest pain, this book literally tell you step by step what to do. The title is just like a car manual! I think the layout and content is excellent. It’s a quick and easy read. It covers all the main topics. The table of contents is very thorough and makes any topic easy to find. I am not sure of any other book in the market that achieves what this title very beautifully captures. I would recommend the book to every new graduate starting their first job! The book is an insider information guide that can take many months to learn. With the help of this book, the information and resources are at your finger tips before you even start! Southampton medical student graduating in 2012Table of ContentsIntroduction. How to use this book. Acknowledgements. Dedication. Abbreviations. 1 Starting up. 2 Getting organized or ‘The Folder’. 3 Paperwork and electronic medical records. 4 Accident and emergency. 5 Becoming a better doctor. 6 Cardiac arrests and crash calls. 7 Common calls. 8 Death and dying. 9 Drugs. 10 Handle with care. 11 Approach to the medical patient. 12 Pain. 13 Practical procedures. 14 Radiology. 15 Surgery. 16 General practice. 17 Self-care. Appendices: Useful tests, numbers and other information. Index. Further resources.

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Book SynopsisConfused and stressed by the latest round of Foundation Programme recruitment? Looking to bag that Specialty Training position? Applying for your first consultant's post? This fully updated short guide covers recruitment at each step of the medical career, and helps you plan an effective strategy to get the job you want. The authors advise on the basics from choosing your ideal specialty, preparing a strong CV, and what to do to get shortlisted, through the application process, and the interview itself.New features include: Chapters tackling online application for the Foundation Programme, and the new structured interview in Specialty Training recruitment How to deal with the academic interview Advice on how to explain time out from training Real examples of successful and unsuccessful answers to interview questions Step-by-step key points to consider when working on your own applicTrade Reviewamazon.co.uk Revierw, May 2011 This very compact little book covers everything candidates could wish to know about interviews in medicine, from MTAS to consultant posts. Sections deal with how to find your ideal post, the personal specification and the interview itself - from what to wear to specific interview strategies. There is also an excellent section on example (and actual) questions asked in interviews and how best to answer them. All the advice is delivered by authors who have clearly faced numerous interview candidates in their time. They are aware of how difficult it is to be interviewed and deliver their words of wisdom in a very practical and humorous way - exactly what is needed before facing the interview panel. All in all, an excellent little book to read before any interview or application in the hope of getting that one step ahead. Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Note for would-be medical students. 1 Introduction. 2 Choosing the specialty that's right for you. Themed core specialties. Medical specialties. Surgical specialties. Psychiatry. Run-through specialties. Points for reflection. 3 Before the interview. Spotting the advert. 'The commando operation' to get on the shortlist. To visit or not to visit? Whom to see once you are shortlisted. How to choose a winning referee. Points for reflection. 4 The person specification form – ignore it at your peril! Essential entry criteria. Specialty specific selection criteria. Points for reflection. 5 The curriculum vitae: do you still need one, and how to get it right. Do you still need a CV? Presentation. Professional company? Order of jobs. Gaps on the CV. Other content. 'Dangerous' CV content. Contact details for your referees. Points for reflection. 6 How to deal with the online application form for foundation year applications – 'radiating excellence in 250 words or less'. Background. What makes a candidate stand out? Example questions. General tips. Points for reflection. 7 How to deal with the online application form for Specialty Trainee (ST) applications. Background. Example questions and answers. 1. Clinical experience. 2. Personal attributes and qualities. 3. Audit, presentations and publications. 4. Teaching. 5. Leadership involvement. 6. Ethical considerations. 7. Commitment to specialty. Points for reflection. 8 The interview. Where, when and how? What to wear. How to sit. Eye contact, where to look and the 'CV run-through'. Gesture. Voice usage. How to end the interview. Points for reflection. 9 Specific interview strategies. 'I'm in there already'. The rank outsider. Unorthodoxy. Lying. Points for reflection. 10 The questions: general points. Inevitable questions. Probable questions. Problem questions and how to escape. 'Cringe' questions. 'Googlies'. Handling the lay member of the panel. Hill walking and motorbikes. 'Any questions for the panel...?' 11 The questions: actual questions and answers. Good, bad and ghastly. Points for reflection. 12 Structured interviews for Specialty Training posts. General tips for the day. 'Portfolio/CV' station. 'Clinical and ethical scenario' station. The 'practical skills' station. 'Research, audit and teaching'. 'Clinical governance and NHS management'. Points for reflection. 13 The academic interview and interviews for clinical research fellowships. Examples of questions relating to personal research experience. The clinical research fellowships. 14 Important points regarding the consultant interview. 15 Explaining time-out from training. Career gaps to have children. Applying for a job share. Other delays in career progress. 16 What happens behind the scenes? Who chooses the panel and how are panel members selected? Who is the chairman? What are they told beforehand? What do they discuss when you've gone? How important are the references? 17 After the interview. The job offer. Negotiation. What if you weren't successful? 18 Conclusion. Index.

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Book SynopsisAll allied health and social care professionals are required to engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in order to systematically maintain, improve and broaden their knowledge and skills and so develop the personal qualities and attributes required in their working lives. Extensively updated and revised, this second edition now reflects the latest regulatory requirements of health and social care professionals in the UK, and addresses the needs of health professionals working worldwide, including social workers who are now regulated in the UK by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). In addition, new chapters address the specific needs of support workers and students of the relevant professions. The book discusses the theoretical basis for maintaining competence and offers practical guidance on how to develop a strategy for professional and career development. Ways of developing and maintaining a portfolioTable of ContentsPreface vi Acknowledgements ix 1 Lifelong learning and continuing professional development 1 2 Regulation of allied health and social care professionals 12 3 The professional portfolio 22 4 The process of continuing professional development 34 5 Learning to learn 47 6 Learning with others 58 7 Learning in the workplace 68 8 Scholarly activity and research for the practitioner 84 9 Learning to write and writing to learn 101 10 Career development 114 11 CPD and career development for academics 125 12 Leadership and professional development 136 13 Learning strategies and CPD for support workers 146 14 Learning for leisure and pleasure 153 Index 159

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