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Book Synopsis'Increasingly, doctors are seeing the value of learning the language of management. A number of doctors have learnt the language and skills by gaining a formal qualification such as an MBA. Many more have followed an experiential route. This book is for doctors who see the value that an education in management can bring, whether formal or informal. The ultimate reason for doctors to be ambitious and to gain a management education is not for personal gain or for more letters after their name, but for the prize of better, safer healthcare for patients.' - From the Foreword by Sir Liam Donaldson This book encourages medics preparing for management roles to think about management and business as applied to healthcare, providing key insights on the skills involved and information for those who decide to study for an MBA. It informs health professionals on how they can improve the quality of healthcare through an understanding of business and management, including key areas such as understanding and managing accounts, marketing, and influencing and managing change. Healthcare professionals undertaking - or considering undertaking - MBAs or related management qualifications such as leadership fellowships will find this invaluable reading, as will consultants who are increasingly expected to be aware of and manage budgets for services. Undergraduate and practising doctors researching the options and roles available in medical management will also find this a vital source of information.Trade Review'A really brilliant and very useful contribution to the new set of references around medical leadership and engagement.' Professor John Clark, Director of Medical Leadership, NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement, UKTable of ContentsSection 1: From good to great. Section 2: How to do an MBA? Section 3: Climbing the MBA Mountain. Section 4: Flying with an MBA.

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Book SynopsisMany doctors do not receive training early in their careers on the broad range of non-clinical aspects of their work, and confront day-to-day issues for which initial medical education has failed to prepare them. Experienced doctors and consultants can also experience a similar lack of accessible reference material on these aspects of their role and for the non-clinical training of their juniors. This book and its companion volume The Doctor's Handbook Part 1: managing your role beyond clinical medicine, have been written to address these and other needs. Previously published as The Specialist Registrar and New Consultant Handbook, these completely revised and reconfigured volumes reflect the changing everyday work of specialist trainees, registrars and consultants. Topics covered in Volume 2 include: *Table of ContentsUnderstanding the NHS. Clinical governance and quality. The future. Funding and the NHS. Acts, Circulars, Reports and Inquiries. Glossary of NHS Terminology.

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Book SynopsisWhen a person falls ill, their experience changes - sometimes in a very minor and transient way, sometimes in a decisive and lasting one. 'Diagnosis' is often seen as the process of scientifically and objectively identifying the causes of this subjective experience, but is the process and meaning of 'diagnosis' really as simple as this implies? As this volume of The Medical Humanities Companion argues, diagnoses are an answer to complex human needs that spring from being ill, and are in turn a complex, culturally mediated interaction between individuals, scientific discoveries, social negotiation and historical change. This volume makes visible the complexities and ambiguities involved in giving and receiving diagnoses, and how they shape and are shaped by views on what is real and acceptable, and how people relate to the phenomena of illness.Table of ContentsPreface. Narratives. Diagnosis – An introduction. Diagnosis – Telling and hearing. The dialogue of the clinical encounter. The double face of diagnosis. What do diagnoses mean and does it matter? Intimacy and distance in the clinical examination. The physician’s understanding of the patient’s bodily meaning. A diagnostic jungle? – Ambiguities in classification. Certainty.

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Book SynopsisStroke is the leading cause of disability and the third leading cause of death in the developed world. The past decade has witnessed a paradigm shift in the management of stroke, with the understanding that care of acute stroke patients by specialists working in dedicated stroke units greatly improves patient outcomes; as a consequence, stroke units now exist in all major hospitals in the UK and Europe. Interventions to treat stroke have also increased in complexity, and the discipline of stroke medicine is now recognised as a medical specialty. This book is a concise, accessible and authoritative source of relevant and focussed information about stroke disease. It contains a thorough review of the management of cerebrovascular disease - everything you need to function effectively on an acute stroke unit. Tables and diagrams aid quick reference and easy comprehension. The most up-to-date and clinically relevant resource on the market, Stroke in Practice equips all medical professionals with evidence-based, practical knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of treatment of stroke. 'This text is directed at the non-specialist and emphasises practicality over academic niceties. If it inspires enthusiasm for a fascinating condition and convinces the reader that stroke is preventable, treatable and yet potentially devastating for patients and their families, it will justify its existence.' from the foreword by Kennedy R LeesTable of ContentsIntroduction. Pathobiology and genetics. Brain regions, lesions and stroke syndromes. Classification. Assessing the stroke patient. Evidence-based management. Transient ischaemic attacks. Stroke mimics. Stroke in young people. An aid to neuroimaging. Emerging therapeutic strategies.

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Book SynopsisFollowing the new format of the First FRCR Anatomy Examination and based on the syllabus of the Royal College of Radiology, this unique revision tool is more complete and detailed than any other guide on the market. The comprehensive, structured approach promotes a working understanding of anatomy by guiding the reader through over 200 practice images, explaining any normal variants or key anatomical concepts of particular interest. This section is followed by three practice exams, each comprising 20 question stems and images. This is an invaluable aid for all First FRCR Anatomy Examination candidates. It is also highly recommended for doctors studying for MRCS or MRCP examinations, emergency department doctors and radiographers.Table of ContentsHead and neck. Cardiothoracic. Chest wall and breast. Gastrointestinal. Upper abdominal viscera. Genitourinary. Gynaecological and obstetric. Spine. Upper limb. Lower limb. Mock examination 1. Mock examination 2. Mock examination 3

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Book SynopsisTwenty-Six Portland Place is a ground-breaking exploration of the early years of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, from its foundation in 1907 to its half-century in 1957. Following its formation at the height of the Empire, it became a forum in which to discuss and develop ideas and current research by physicians and clinical parasitologists into diseases prevalent in warm climates. The book also traces the Society's growth and development through two world wars and the turbulent national, international and medical politics of the period. As a former President of the Society with full access to its archives, Gordon C. Cook is uniquely placed to create this account, which will be of particular interest to historians and clinicians with an interest in tropical medicine, and to fellows of the Society.Table of ContentsFoundation of the Society. The Society established and Manson’s presidency — 1907-9. Ross’s presidency: ‘from a very tender plant to a very vigorous tree’ — 1909-11. The pre-war years (1911-14) and the Royal Society of Medicine’s attempt to absorb the STMH. The Society during the Great War (1914-18). Early inter-war years (1919-20) — the Society becomes Royal. The 1920s: consolidation of the Society, but still no permanent base, and an unfortunate episode involving the Colonial Office. George Carmichael Low’s presidency and removal to Manson House - 1929-33. The mid-1930s: the Society safely installed in its own house. The pre-World War II years. The Society during World War II (1939-45), and the future of clinical tropical medicine. The early post-war years - 1946-50. Completion of the Society’s first half-century — in 1957. Epilogue to the Society’s first half-century — 1907-57.

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Book SynopsisCompanion volume to Cinemeducation Volume 1 Cinemeducation, Volume 2 outlines a comprehensive approach to using film in graduate and medical education. It provides readers with a wide array of film excerpts ready for immediate application in the classroom. Each excerpt includes the counter time, year of release, names of actors, a short description of the movie and the scene being highlighted as well as discussion questions. Entire chapters are dedicated to reality television, mainstream television, music videos, documentaries and YouTube. Clearly structured, this second volume dives deep into human experiences. Authors from five continents have composed 49 chapters devoted to a wide assortment of new topics relevant to medical and postgraduate healthcare education. Some of the specific issues covered include substance abuse, gambling, dealing with tragedy, diabetes, heart disease, chronic illness and obstetrics as well as mental health problems. Some films portray health care professionals both positively and negatively and these are presented with rich detail. A wide variety of specialties and different health careers are covered. All of these areas converge on the common ground of compassion in the medical experience. This book is ideal for the undergraduate or postgraduate classroom. All healthcare educators will appreciate its comprehensive scope and innovative approach, including those in psychology, social services, dentistry and veterinary science.Table of ContentsForewords. Overview . Let's look at the data: review of the literature. Teaching us what it means to be human: why movies move us. Diving deep: Jung's layers of the psyche. Family functioning and health . Two to tango: couples in the cinema. The kids are not all right: adolescents facing challenges and disappointments. Blood is thicker than water: families, celebrations and holidays. Aging progressions: from independence to frailty. Specific disease states . Chemicals and processes: abuse and addiction. Betting on your life: pathological gambling. Tragedy and transcendence: cancer. Your sugar is high, m'am: diabetes. The heart of the matter: cardiac disease. The emergence of a chronic illness: HIV. The stakes are very high: high risk OB. Mental health issues . From burnout, harassment and job loss to despair, engagement and recovery: workplace issues. Saying goodbye: loss and bereavement. Hard lives: trauma from abuse and violence. Blood lust: suicide and cutting. Personality typing anyone? Myers-briggs personality indicator. More personality typing: the enneagram. Movie portrayals of health care professionals . This won't hurt a bit: novocaine and other sorrows. Beyond nurse ratchet: nursing. Let's analyze everything: individual, couple and group therapy. Call me in some hydrocodone, please: pharmacy. Vets and pets: domesticated animals and the veterinarians who care for them. Specialties . Sweat, tears and the finish line: sports medicine and sports psychology. Better safe than sorry: medical malpractice. Make me like new: rehabilitation medicine. Bringing the war home: military medicine/psychology. Going under the knife: surgical interventions. Trauma and toil: emergency room medicine. Brain matters: traumatic brain injury. More than sex education: sexuality and health. Gender agenda: women in medicine. More than a prayer: pastoral care and psychotherapy. Mind your peas: dietary and nutrition. 9 to 5 (and then some): occupational medicine. Compassion and medicine . Easing the pain: palliative care. On the outside looking in: marginalized populations and health disparities. The humanitarian physician: international medical missions. When nature becomes the enemy: disaster medicine. Crocks and docs: disruptive patient/disruptive provider. Right, wrong and in-between: medical ethics. I feel your pain: empathy in medicine. Alternative formats . Too reel for comfort: reality TV. The small screen: television, medicine and teaching. Is fact better than fiction?: documentaries. Me, you and YouTube: cutting edge teaching. Save the last chapter for melody and verse: music videos. Appendices. List of movies. Editors' top ten movie picks. References.

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Book SynopsisThe proposed abolition of Primary Care Trusts and transfer of their commissioning functions to GP consortia have been greeted with intense excitement by some GPs, and with extreme trepidation by others. This book explains what commissioning is and how to do it, enabling clinicians to flourish as commissioners in the new NHS. Some topics that will be familiar to readers, such as long term conditions management, patient safety and the wider determinants of health, are explored here from a commissioning perspective. Others which may be less familiar, such as how to delegate, how to improve productivity, management theories and the content of financial accounts, are explored in detail. Additional skills needed by commissioning GPs - fostering innovation, assertiveness and emotional competence as well as negotiation, presentation and even media management skills - are outlined in a clear and straightforward fashion, while the necessary attitudes involved are described with reference to the Nolan Principles of Public Life. A straightforward yet comprehensive guide, Effective GP Commissioning - Essential Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes will be essential for GPs, prospective GPs, and those with an interest in effective commissioning. 'A useful resource for all GPs whatever their level of engagement and indeed for non-clinicians also. Sunil Gupta is clearly a GP and business magpie who has an incredible ability to gather, organise and present useful information. The content of this book is well-researched linking considerable volumes of information in a very useful, constructive manner.' - From the Foreword by Simon GregoryTable of ContentsCommissioning. What is commissioning. The Medical Leadership Competency Framework. The financial environment. The political environment. The government’s plans. QIPP. Some ideas to save money. Some of the knowledge needed for effective GP commissioning. Assessing local health needs. Budgets. Business plans. Change implementation. Checklist for a commissioning Case. Decision making. Delegation. Emails. Ethics. Financial accounts. Integration. Jargon buster. Long term conditions management. Management theories. Mentoring. Patient safety. Patient and public involvement. Procurement. Productivity. Project management. Quality improvement. Recruitment. Team work. Wider determinants of health. Some skills needed for effective GP commissioning assertiveness skills. Avoiding burnout. Cognitive behavioural therapy skills. Conflict resolution skills. Communication skills. Consultation skills. Dealing with difficult colleagues. Emotional bank account. Emotional competence. Innovation. Media skills. Meetings. Negotiating skills. People skills. Planning skills. Political skills. Presentational skills. Stress Management. Time Management Some attitudes needed for effective GP commissioning. Adherence to the Nolan Principles — selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. Other attitudes needed for effective GP commissioning – cost effectiveness, long-term thinking, outcomes not activity, patient focus, pragmatism not ideology, tough love and win-win.

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Book SynopsisA well prepared student takes the initiative to create learning opportunities and propel themselves towards qualification; we find that the better prepared you are, the luckier you become. From the Preface The key to passing clinical finals is not a secret; adequate preparation and the ability to think logically and speak clearly are all hallmarks of a successful candidate. This unique guide gives final year students the knowledge and confidence required to pass their examinations with insiders' tips on particular information and skills required to be a top candidate. It is ideal as both a revision aid in the weeks leading up to the examination, and as an aide-memoire the night before.Table of ContentsAbout the author. Preface. Dedication and acknowledgments. Permissions list. Abbreviations list. Passing clinical finals: aiming for the a grade, communication skills and ethics. Taking a medical history. Cardiovascular. Respiratory. Endocrinology. Gastroenterology, renal and haematology. Neurology for finals. Ophthalmology for finals. Dermatology. Rheumatology. Medical emergencies. Radiology, data interpretation and clinical procedures.

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Book SynopsisNeurological disorders account for 10% of consultations in primary care and 20% of acute hospital admissions, yet there is good evidence that 'neurophobia' is common among medical students lost in unnecessary detail. This has led to neurology's long-established reputation as a difficult subject. This book is the antidote to neurophobia. It is divided into four sections: Section I introduces the reader to clinical neurology by summarising the basic aspects of a neurological consultation including history and examination; Section II covers neurological signs related to cranial nerves, motor and sensory system and peripheral nerve lesions; Section III comprises the major and common diseases such as headache, epilepsy, stroke, Parkinson's disease and Multiple sclerosis; and Section IV addresses other main neurological problems. The scope of this book is limited to only the most fundamental principles and omits all superfluous detail - ideal for medical students needing a concise introduction to neurology and an overview for revision.Table of ContentsSection I: Intoduction to Clinical Neurology. The Neurological consultation. History. Basic neuroanatomy. Mental state examination. Examination of the speech. Cranial nerves examination. Upper limbs examination. Lower limbs examination. Points to remember. Sensory examination. Gait examination. Neurological investigations. Section II: Neurological signs. Cranial nerve disorders. Common neurological patterns. Peripheral nerve lesions. Coma (unconsciousness). Section III: Neurological problems and diseases; the Big Five. Headache. Epilepsy. Stroke. Parkinson's disease. Multiple sclerosis. Section IV: Neurological problems and diseases; Others. Infections of the central nervous system. Guillain-Barré syndrome. Myasthenia gravis. Motor neurone disease. Dementia. Intracranial tumours. Head injury. Other neurological disorders.

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Book SynopsisRewritten with the new primary care environment in mind, this greatly expanded and updated edition of Child Mental Health in Primary Care extends the structured approach of the first edition to adoelscent mental health. As in the first edition, Primary Child and Adolescent Mental Health covers each problem in a uniform way, offering definitions, assessment outlines, detailed management options and indications for referral. Numerous case examples further illuminate aspects of many conditions. Comprehensive and practical, the forty-eight chapters of Primary Child and Adolescent Mental Health cover the full range of difficulties and disabilities affecting the mental health of children and young people. The book is divided into three volumes, and can either be read from cover to cover or used as a resource to be consulted for guidance on specific problems. This book is vital for all healthcare professionals including general practitioners, health visitors and other staff working in primary care to assess, manage and refer children and adolescents with mental health problems. School medical officers, social workers and educational psychologists, many of whom are in the front line of mental health provision for children and young people, will also find it extremely useful. Reviews of the first edition: 'This very comprehensive and detailed book provides the tools for primary care health professionals not only to assess a child's needs but in many cases also to implement an initial package of care.' JUST FOR NURSES 'I have no reservation in recommending the book to all people working with children and families in any capacity. An important training text for a variety of professions. A very effective text to be used in daily practice for quick reference.' CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH 'This book is well produced and clearly written. A useful book for anyone interested or involved with children.' FAMILY PRACTICE 'I looked through the book again and again but could not find anything missing.' NURSING TIMESTable of ContentsPart 1 Overview. The context for provision of child and adolescent mental health services. Pre-school. Middle childhood. Adolescence. Part 2 General issues. Temperament. Resilience and risk. Attachment theory and looked-after children. Family issues. Separation, divorce and reconstituted families. Death, dying and bereavement. Effects of parental mental illness (including substance misuse) on children and families. Child abuse and safeguarding. Behaviour management.

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Book SynopsisRewritten with the new primary care environment in mind, this greatly expanded and updated edition of Child Mental Health in Primary Care extends the structured approach of the first edition to adoelscent mental health. As in the first edition, Primary Child and Adolescent Mental Health covers each problem in a uniform way, offering definitions, assessment outlines, detailed management options and indications for referral. Numerous case examples further illuminate aspects of many conditions. Comprehensive and practical, the forty-eight chapters of Primary Child and Adolescent Mental Health cover the full range of difficulties and disabilities affecting the mental health of children and young people. The book is divided into three volumes, and can either be read from cover to cover or used as a resource to be consulted for guidance on specific problems. This book is vital for all healthcare professionals including general practitioners, health visitors and other staff working in primary care to assess, manage and refer children and adolescents with mental health problems. School medical officers, social workers and educational psychologists, many of whom are in the front line of mental health provision for children and young people, will also find it extremely useful. Reviews of the first edition: 'This very comprehensive and detailed book provides the tools for primary care health professionals not only to assess a child's needs but in many cases also to implement an initial package of care.' JUST FOR NURSES 'I have no reservation in recommending the book to all people working with children and families in any capacity. An important training text for a variety of professions. A very effective text to be used in daily practice for quick reference.' CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH 'This book is well produced and clearly written. A useful book for anyone interested or involved with children.' FAMILY PRACTICE 'I looked through the book again and again but could not find anything missing.' NURSING TIMESTable of ContentsPart 3 Pre-school. Postnatal sepression. Crying and colic. Feeding in babies and toddlers. Tantrums, aggression and sibling rivalry. Breath-holding. Head-banging and body-rocking. Part 4 Middle Childhood. Anxiety, worry, fears and phobias. School refusal. Bullying. Enuresis. Faecal incontinence. Tics and Tourette Syndrome. Part 5 Adolescence. Depression. Self-harm. Eating disorders. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.

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Book SynopsisRewritten with the new primary care environment in mind, this greatly expanded and updated edition of Child Mental Health in Primary Care extends the structured approach of the first edition to adoelscent mental health. As in the first edition, Primary Child and Adolescent Mental Health covers each problem in a uniform way, offering definitions, assessment outlines, detailed management options and indications for referral. Numerous case examples further illuminate aspects of many conditions. Comprehensive and practical, the forty-eight chapters of Primary Child and Adolescent Mental Health cover the full range of difficulties and disabilities affecting the mental health of children and young people. The book is divided into three volumes, and can either be read from cover to cover or used as a resource to be consulted for guidance on specific problems. This book is vital for all healthcare professionals including general practitioners, health visitors and other staff working in primary care to assess, manage and refer children and adolescents with mental health problems. School medical officers, social workers and educational psychologists, many of whom are in the front line of mental health provision for children and young people, will also find it extremely useful. Reviews of the first edition: 'This very comprehensive and detailed book provides the tools for primary care health professionals not only to assess a child's needs but in many cases also to implement an initial package of care.' JUST FOR NURSES 'I have no reservation in recommending the book to all people working with children and families in any capacity. An important training text for a variety of professions. A very effective text to be used in daily practice for quick reference.' CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH 'This book is well produced and clearly written. A useful book for anyone interested or involved with children.' FAMILY PRACTICE 'I looked through the book again and again but could not find anything missing.' NURSING TIMESTable of ContentsPart 6 Problems that may present at any age. Conduct disorder. Developmental disorders Part 1 - Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder. Developmental disorders Part 2 - autistic spectrum disorders. Developmental disorders Part 3 - speech and language. Developmental disorders part 4 - motor development. Specific and generalised learning disability. Sleep problems. Adjustment Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Traumatic brain injury. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Recurrent abdominal pain. Physical presentations of emotional distress. Chronic paediatric illness. Part 7:Specific Issues. Consent, competence, capacity and confidentiality. Diet and exercise. Imaginary friends, voices and psychosis. Sexualised behaviour and gender issues. Stealing. Referral.

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Book SynopsisThis fourth volume in the Companion to Medical Humanities series contemplates the challenge of the prognosis, of looking ahead, wondering what will happen, and attempting to make sense of life and death.Table of ContentsAbout the editors and authors. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Narratives. A piece of my skin. Prognosis as process. Prognosis, time and commitment. Acute and chronic. Becoming. Prognosis or Prophecy? First do no harm. Technology, ageing and death. Open futures, human finitude. Postscript.

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Book Synopsis'The transition between medical student and junior doctor is both stressful and demanding. The learning curve is extremely steep, and even more so in the world of specialist medicine - Senior doctors expect a lot of their juniors and, as a result, people often feel out of their depth and may feel too embarrassed to tell their seniors when they don't understand something - ' - from the Preface Boost your confidence. This is a user-friendly manual for the junior doctor. Concise and easy to read, it is invaluable for day-to-day clinical cardiology while out on the wards. It provides a logical, stepwise guide through the more common problems encountered in cardiology and assists with clinical practice and decision making. Complications, prognoses and comprehensive explanations of investigations aid in understanding why certain tests are requested and how to interpret their results. The Junior Doctor's Guide to Cardiology helps you to make informed, confident decisions and gives you the assurance to optimise your time in cardiology. When I first entered medical school, a very wise senior tutor said to me, 'Collins, learn the basics and you won't go far wrong!' The problem is in defining the basics and how to identify them. I am sure this book will help you and hopefully entice you into the wonderful and expanding world of cardiology - good luck and don't forget 'learn the basics!' From the foreword by Peter CollinsTable of ContentsTargeted examination. Assessing a patient. Successful ward rounds in cardiology. Safe prescribing. Introduction to specialist investigations. Primary and secondary prevention. Ischaemic heart disease. Heart failure. Atrial fibrillation and flutter. Tachyarrhythmias. Bradyarrhythmias. Valvular heart disease. Endocarditis. Hypertension. Aortic syndromes. Cardiogenic shock. Myocardial and pericardial disease.

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Book Synopsis'Today, there exists a robust body of work connecting narrative theory and practice with medical theory, practice, teaching, and research. Taken together, what is particularly interesting about these works is that they portray narrative healthcare as both a philosophy of care and a set of skills - ' John D Engel, Lura L Pethtel and Joseph Zarconi, in the Preface This inspiring collection of narrative portraits details the career paths of physicians and nurses who figure prominently in the realms of narrative and relationship-centered healthcare. Each narrative describes the healthcare practitioner's early decision process for choosing their career and follows with a trajectory of events and work situations that brought each person to their present position. They offer a unique view from both a personal and a professional perspective. The collection of narrative portraits provides students, residents, and practicing health professionals a window into the possibilities for constructing professional lives that are oriented to service in ways that are fulfilling, energizing, and creative. The editors have made an important contribution to advancing the practice of narrative and relationship-centered medicine. They invite you to listen for the truths of your own story as you hear the voices of colleagues speak from the pages in your hand. Reflecting on the ultimate concerns that move you will enable you to more fully inhabit your own life story and become more authentic and vital as you heal others. Mark L Savickas, in the ForewordTable of Contents1. Career Stories 2. Howard Brody 3. Lenore Buckley 4. Rita Charon 5. Julie Connelly 6. Jack Coulehan 7. Sayantani DasGupta 8. Cortney Davis 9. Trisha Greenhalgh 10. Brian Hurwitz 11. Thomas S Inui 12. Christopher Johns 13. John Launer 14. Debra K Litzelman 15. Carol McWilliam 16. James B Rickert 17. Karin Swiencki 18. W Wayne Weston

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Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking new book brings together policy, evidence, practice, service development and children's narrative to provide a far-reaching overview of this vulnerable and traumatised group. It combines powerfully written, moving scenarios and draws on evidence-based research to fully illustrate concepts and present practical ideas for change to interventions and services resulting in effective, sustainable practice. Theory and practice are interwoven, offering real solutions for anyone working with children. Everyone has a role and many opportunities to make a difference - at home, school and in the community. Any professional working with children will be inspired and educated by this outstanding, passionate text. The messages are universal and prove that approaches can no longer be thought of as mutually exclusive in today's complex life circumstances. 'I have learned over the last 2 to 3 years that no matter how hard life gets, there is always a way, and a very easy way, and that you should always take day by day. There might be a time when your day is bad, coz sometimes it goes wrong, but that will only change if we look for the help/support that is out there! And little steps will amaze you, how helpful they are.' SARAH PAYNE, aged 18 'Many children's stories that we will encounter are not nice, far from it; they have been brought out by abhorrent acts, and the feelings they instil are unpalatable. This is how they are meant to be. What I am seeking is connectedness and understanding, not sympathy or pity. Hearts and minds together can bring change; we desperately need both...Traumatised children's fragility and determination go hand in hand; we inevitably mirror both, as we constantly struggle to move with them from Despair to Hope.' Panos Vostanis, in the PrefaceTable of ContentsContents. Preface. About the author. Acknowledgements. The meaning of developmental theories for traumatized children. The vulnerability that we cannot miss, and the resilience that we need to unravel. When should we worry about children? Why services for vulnerable children should be different. Trauma and mental health: what works. Changing service cultures to accommodate those who need them the most. 'What are you doing for me?' A desperate cry from children in public care. Staying alert: recognizing mental health problems among children in care. Many ways of helping children in public care: yet, we do not often make the most of them. Interventions for children in care: top-down and bottom-up evolution. I have arrived for the rest of our life: creating an adoptive family. Adoptive families: making sense and moving on. Interventions for adopted children and their parents. Invisible and on the move: the story of homeless children and families. Mrs Jones plus three: unpicking homeless children's and families' needs. 'Have I met you before?' 'Yes, I am the boy from Chapter 7!' Young people do not become homeless out of the blue. Homeless youth: don't let them run away from help. Asylum-seeking and refugee children: a challenge to our beliefs and systems. Asylum-seeking and refugee children: a step beyond conventional interventions. From young victim to perpetrator. Therapeutic approaches for young offenders. Child trauma in low income countries and traumatized communities. Conclusions on ensuring that hope prevails. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis third edition focuses on answering questions that are relevant to North American surgeons' everyday practice and in preparation for their professional examinations. It contains both modern American practice style as well as to include the most up-to-date information since the previous edition.Table of Contents1. General Outpatient Issues 2. Breast 3. Endocrine 4. Esophagus 5. Stomach and Duodenum 6. The Small Intestine and Vermiform Appendi 7. The Spleen and Lymph Nodes 8. Liver, Biliary System, and Pancrea 9. Colon, Rectum, and Anus 10. Vascular 11. Lumps and Bumps

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Book Synopsis'If...we feel better able to express and explore who we are, we may find that our health practice can also become a 'self-practice' in which we can create healthier existences for ourselves too. At the heart of it all communication is the search for brighter light, for insight, even for enlightenment. Insight illuminates darkness, listening fosters understanding, and speaking helps dispel the seeds of despair. That is the virtuous cycle that lies at the heart of effective practice.' Justin Amery This extraordinary new series fills a void in practitioner development and well-being. The books take a reflective step back from the tick-box, target-driven and increasingly regulated world of 21st century health practice; and invite us to revisit what health and health practice actually are. Building carefully on the science and philosophy of health, each book addresses the messy, complex and often chaotic world of real-life health practice and offers an ancient but now almost revolutionary understanding for students and experienced practitioners alike: that health practice is a fundamentally creative and compassionate activity. The series as a whole helps practitioners to redefine and recreate their daily practice in ways that are healthier for both patients and practitioners. The books provide a welcome antidote to demoralisation and burn-out amongst practitioners, reversing cynicism and reviving our feeling of pride in, and our understanding of, health practice. By observing practice life through different lenses, they encourage the development of efficiency, effectiveness and, above all, satisfaction. The Integrated Practitioner: Co-creating in Health Practice is the second book in the series. It focuses on communication and considers the unusual but highly powerful relationship between physicians and patients within which 'better health' is 'co-created'. It offers new ideas on various ways of communicating in practice that inspire healthier and happier existences for both patients and practitioners. Brilliantly written, practitioners, students and trainees and GP trainers will find the enlightening, witty, conversational style a joy to read.Table of ContentsChapter 1: introduction to the 'we' relationship. Chapter 2: sensing. Chapter 3: singing. Chapter 4: thinking, feeling, and behaving. Chapter 5: story telling. Chapter 6: hypnotizing. Chapter 7: dancing. Chapter 8: transferring and counter-transferring. Chapter 9: acting. Chapter 10: standing and withstanding. Chapter 11: playing. Chapter 12: ritualising. Chapter 13: motivating. Chapter 14: deciding. Conclusion: integrating the 'we' relationship. Bibliography. End-notes.

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Book SynopsisDo you want to develop effective supervisory, people and management skills? If you work in health or social care as a manager or clinician, deal with people on a daily basis, and need these dealings to be thoughtful, effective and stress free, this is the book for you. It teaches you how to understand and alleviate barriers to effective communication, manage the stresses and conflicts, and develop the effective clinical, people and management skills you need to navigate successfully through a career in healthcare. It challenges the reader to re-construct their approach to leadership and encourages the development of interpersonal, observational and caring skills. This highly practical guide, and its companion volume Developing Assertiveness Skills for Health and Social Care Professionals are essential tools for all health and social care professionals, particularly those in acute medicine, primary care and the community. It is also highly recommended to those without a management role wanting to understand how to develop their relationships with their colleagues and managers.Trade Review'At the end of each chapter, there are details of further reading and a useful summary of key points. I very much enjoyed this book and learned a great deal from it about how to get the best out of others and myself in giving compassionate, assertive care.' Paul Jebb, assistant director of Nursing at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustTable of ContentsAbout the author. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Why is assertiveness important? Women and assertiveness. How to be assertive. Understanding ourselves. Understanding others. Teams, groups and facilitation. Communicating in organisations. The functions of management. Leadership. Developing interview skills. Delegating. Personal development. Combatting stress. Time management. Goal setting and change management. Index.

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Book Synopsis' Once you are in medical school you will need to apply for Foundation training; once in Foundation training you will need to apply for core or specialty training; if you go through core training, you will need to apply for specialty training; and once in specialty training, you will need to apply for consultancy posts. Knowing about this allows you to prepare for the next application, and enables you to show yourself in the best light in the application process...The majority of medical careers are becoming increasingly competitive, with many specialties subject to competition ratios of over 10 applicants for each place...' David McGowan and Helen Sims ' This book provides an excellent and easy-to-read path to making the most of your medical career starting as a student...and a ready source of really useful hints and tips that will help anyone reading this book maximise their personal and professional development.' From the Foreword by Dr Inam Haq Want to optimise your chances of success? Take a fresh look at the clinical world. Medical careers have changed and learning how to play the game is as important as being the best in your field. This inspirational new guide considers your medical career from a wide-ranging perspective, encouraging a positive, early outlook. On a highly practical note, it acts as a comprehensive information source, covering all aspects of job applications and medical careers. On a personal note the book fosters a complete reassessment of the way you view your working life. It offers fresh ideas to help identify important opportunities to improve your CV - taking opportunities when you can whilst making the most of what you have. Easy to read and conversational in tone, it details invaluable ideas on developing your portfolio and innovative methods to successfully market yourself, alongside sound approaches to the challenges and intricacies of the modern medical career.Table of ContentsPreface. Section 1 - Introduction - Medical careers and the training pathway. Your medical career. The training pathways - what you need to be doing and by when. Section 2 - Introduction - How to plan for the future. Medical students. Foundation year trainees. Core and run-through trainees. Specialty training and beyond. The academic training pathway. Section 3 - How to get ahead of the competition. The medical curriculum vitae. The portfolio. Marketing yourself. M - Management. A - Audit. R - Research. K - Knowledge. E - Education. T - Training. Section 4 - How to publish your work. How to conduct research and publish your work. How to present your research. Section 5 - Introduction - The selection process and interviews. Selection centres. Best approach to interviews. Example interview questions. What to do if it all goes wrong.

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Book SynopsisWant to communicate clearly, honestly and directly, without avoidance or resorting to manipulative or aggressive behaviour? Learn how to be assertive and explore its advantages as the primary tool of effective communication skills in healthcare settings. If you work in health or social care as a manager or clinician, deal with people on a daily basis, and need these dealings to be thoughtful, effective and stress free, this is the book for you. It teaches you how to understand and alleviate barriers to effective communication, manage the stresses and conflicts, and develop the effective clinical, people and management skills you need to navigate successfully through a career in healthcare. It challenges the reader to re-construct their approach to communication and present themselves more confidently whilst encouraging investment in their personal and professional development. This highly practical guide, and its companion volume Developing Leadership Skills for Health and Social Care Professionals are essential tools for all health and social care professionals wanting to develop relationships with their colleagues, patients and clients including clinicians, practice managers, nurses, midwives, general practitioners, therapists, doctors, dieticians, psychological therapists, paramedics and health visitors.Table of ContentsAbout the author. Acknowledgements. Introduction. The importance of being assertive. Women and assertiveness. How to be assertive. Putting your ideas into practice. Feelings. Dealing with criticism. Making and refusing requests. Negotiation. Preventing and resolving conflict. Setting the boundaries. Developing reflective thinking. Putting it into practice for the patient. Breaking unwelcome news. Boundaries in clinical work. Your personal development plan. Goal setting and supporting change. Index.

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Book SynopsisOut-of-hours, junior doctors and medical students often find themselves covering specialties and subspecialties out-of-hours that they have little or no experience in. Acute Surgery: The Survival Guide is the only completely up-to-date pocketbook on the market providing a clear plan for the management of common acute presentations in a concise, easy to manage format. It promotes confidence in dealing with the daunting range of acute presentations and provides a fail-safe approach to patient management plans in general surgery, vascular surgery, urology, EN T surgery and orthopaedics. It also contains vital advice on management of commonly seen ward issues and the approach to trauma patients. This handy guide offers clear, practical advice for junior doctors, medical students, foundation doctors and core surgical trainees. It is also highly recommended for nontraining doctors, in-house and senior house officers.Trade Review'Essential practical procedures are covered with sufficient clarity to enable the relatively inexperienced clinician to perform them safely and with confidence. The book reads like a kindly and able registrar bestowing the accumulated practical knowledge of their years in clinical medicine to their junior colleagues in an informal and straightforward manner.' Christopher Thorn, Great Western Hospital, Swindon, UKTable of ContentsPreface. Chapter 1: General surgery. The acute abdomen. Right iliac fossa Pain. Herniae. Gallstone disease. Pancreatitis. Diverticulitis. Obstruction. Acute mesenteric ischaemia. Rectal bleeding. Rectal prolapse. Abscesses. Wound infections. Chapter 2: Vascular surgery. The acutely ischaemic limb. Abdominal aortic aneurysms. Acute aortic dissection. Leg ulcers. Chapter 3: Urology. Acute urinary retention. Haematuria. Scrotal pain. Renal colic. Phimosis. Paraphimosis. Priapism. Urological trauma. Catheters. Chapter 4: ENT. Epistaxis. Foreign bodies and food boluses. Acute stridor. Tonsillitis. Nasal trauma. Pinna trauma. Otitis externa. Otitis media. Orbital cellulitis. Acute facial nerve palsy. Chapter 5: Orthopaedics. Assessment of radiographs. Open fractures. Acute compartment syndrome. Spines. Pelvic fractures. Hip fractures. Femoral shaft fractures. Tibial plateau fractures. Ankle fractures. Arm fractures and dislocations. Forearm fractures and dislocations. Pathological fractures. Septic arthritis. Tendon injuries. Chapter 6: Trauma. Chapter 7: The wards.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a guide to appraising, recruiting and selecting consultants and junior doctors and focuses on the core skills required of doctors who are responsible for making these decisions. Based on extensive research involving over 600 medical interviews and numerous meetings with panel members and chairs, this book gives many examples of good practice.Recommended to all doctors - consultants, general practitioners, trainees and junior doctors - as well as managers in primary and secondary care, executive and non-executive directors, chairs of trusts involved in medical recruitment, and human resource managers involved in medical appointments, appraisal, and revalidation.Trade ReviewDoctors in all specialties, on whatever side of the interview table, will find this concise book a useful source of information.Journal of the Royal Society of MedicineTable of ContentsCore interview skills: collecting information; reading body language; listening; giving information; getting information. Interviews: selection; panel interviewer; interviewee; exit; fact finding and investigation; research. Two-way flow of information interviews: supporting colleagues; appraisal; formative and summative assessment; career guidance counselling and planning; educational supervision and support; mentoring, coaching and counselling; guiding colleagues; personal performance; discipline; grievance; misconduct; three wise men/GMC; patient oriented; history taking, pre- and post-operative; consent; dealing with relatives. Giving information interviews: breaking bad news; media, police inquiry; patient consent to release information. Miscellaneous: pharmaceutical representatives.

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Book SynopsisCompletely up to date with the latest examination changes, Get Through MRCPsych: MCQs for Paper 1 contains 640 'best answer 1 of 5' multiple choice questions (MCQs) presented in a format closely matching the new syllabus. Modelled on actual exam questions so that they accurately reflect the style and level of difficulty, candidates can test and assess their knowledge aiding thorough exam preparation. Providing useful revision advice on question comprehension and answer strategies, candidates can feel fully prepared when they enter the examination room.Featuring an invaluable collection of revision MCQs and detailed explanatory answers referenced to major journals and specialist textbooks, Get Through MRCPsych: MCQs for Paper 1 is the essential revision book for trainee psychiatrists.Trade ReviewUseful set of questions for candidates attending the new exam.Bhaskar Punukollu, Consultant Psychiatrist, South West London and St George's NHS Trust4 Stars: Overall very useful.Amazon customer review, Aug 10Table of ContentsIntroductionRecommended reading1. Basic psychological processes: QuestionsVisual perception and sensory processesInformation processing and attentionMotivation, emotion and stressMemory, language and thoughtAnswers2. Learning theory and personality: QuestionsLearning theoryPersonalityLevels of awarenessAnswers3. Human development: QuestionsAnswers4. Social psychology and basic psychological treatments: QuestionsSocial psychology and social sciencesBasic psychological treatmentsAnswers5. Descriptive psychopathology: QuestionsAnswers6. Psychopharmacology: antidepressants and anxiolytics: QuestionsAnswers7. Psychopharmacology: antipsychotics and organic disorders: QuestionsAnswers8. Clinical psychiatry 1: QuestionsHistory and mental state examinationNeurological examinationCognitive assessmentAnswers9. Clinical psychiatry 2: QuestionsAssessment, ethics and philosophyAnswers10. Clinical psychiatry 3: QuestionsHistory, classification and stigmaAnswers11. Clinical psychiatry 4: QuestionsOrganic and psychotic disordersAnswers12. Clinical psychiatry 5: QuestionsAffective, neurotic and personality disordersAnswers

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Book SynopsisSecrets of Success: Getting into Specialty Training is written for all junior doctors applying for specialty training (ST) posts and is intended to guide applicants through the various challenges of the application process. All major topics that may arise during the application process are covered, including academic achievements, teaching and learning, professional integrity, teamwork and leadership skills, clinical prioritization, and time management. There is a section on ST interviews, and another on addressing specialty-specific questions with good and bad example answers. The book also provides a useful "what next" section, including invaluable advice on what to do if things don't go to plan.Secrets of Success: Getting into Specialty Training is a practical handbook, presented in a clear and friendly style, with space for readers to write their own notes as they go along. This book is an essential guide for all junior doctors before and during the application and interview process, and will arm readers with the tools they need to help them successfully clear this important career hurdle.Trade ReviewGives practical, clear, easy-to-read and step-by-step advice. Very well written and gives a comprehensive guide to the type of preparation necessary for success at interviews.Ulster Med J 2010; 79(3): 152-153Table of ContentsApplying for specialty training: Introduction to specialty training. Specialty training across the specialties. The application process and scoring. Dissecting the application process. How to get THAT job: an insider’s guide. Completing the application form: Academic achievements. Teaching and learning. Audit and research. Clinical governance. Professional integrity. The patient as the central focus of care. Teamwork and leadership skills. Clinical prioritization and time management. Coping under pressure. Specialty training interviews: Preparing a portfolio. Getting ready for the interview. Generic interview questions. Specialty-specific questions: Core medical training. Core surgical training. Acute care common stem. Paediatrics. Obstetrics and gynaecology. Radiology. Psychiatry. Infectious diseases and medical microbiology/virology. Histopathology. Public health. Academic appointments. The good, the bad and the emergency exits: Successful entry into specialty training: next steps. Failure to gain entry into specialty training: what next? Index

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Book SynopsisRecent developments in primary care have provided almost constant change, much of it imposed. The new NHS is putting increasing emphasis on services working together. This workbook shows how practices can become team based, facilitate their own group in-house and acquire the necessary skills to be effective. It draws on practical research and development experiences, uses case studies and tools to guide the reader through the text, and contains tips and techniques to highlight communication skills. This workbook is practical, straightforward and essential for all those working in general practice and the new primary care organisations.Table of ContentsHow to use this handbook. A general introduction to facilitation skills. How groups work. Making meetings more effective. Qualities, skills and opportunities. References.

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Book SynopsisUsed properly jargon can be effective, but used incorrectly it can damage communications, waste time and money, and harm public, patient and staff relations. This book will enable and encourage readers to use language that the intended audience will understand. It provides practical advice based on the author's experience of producing National Health Service documents and contains explanations of common NHS jargon, with alternatives. Plain speaking and writing techniques are included, and there are numerous examples from real NHS management communications. This is an invaluable book for Health Service managers, clinicians with management responsibilities and all those responsible for communicating information about healthcare.Table of ContentsPart One: NHS Jargon. Recognising and categorising NHS jargon. Part Two: Jargon and the organization. Encouraging a plain-communicating organization. Describing benefits to staff. Convincing enough to the right people. Involving people in linking research to practice. Part Three: Planning your plain document. Writing plainly. Tackling NHS jargon. Testing and revising your plain document. Communicating in speech and other special circumstances. Part Four: Aids to NHS jargon-busting. Examples of NHS buzz words, with plain English translations. Examples of NHS gobbledegook, with plain English translations. Examples of NHS technical jargon, with plain English translations. Examples of a short style guide.

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Book SynopsisFor GPs and practice managers the challenge of the NHS reforms is to understand the business context in which general practice operates. Of the many skills learned from commerce and industry needed for the development of an effective strategy, business planning has been demonstrated to bring important benefits to the practice. However, for many the concept is necessary but unfamiliar. This book sets out to demystify the subject, explains the benefits and, by way of numerous examples, shows how they can be applied to the single-handed GP and group practices, whether or not they are fundholders. It suggests that good clinical care is not possible without the necessary planning and management skills to run a business.Table of ContentsFinding your feet - starting as a registrar in general practice. Next please - aiming for effective consultations. Talking business - communication within and outside the primary healthcare team. Rushing about - time management in general practice. Staying calm - how to cope with stress in surgery. Jumping the hurdles - passing Summative Assessment and the MRCGP. Ready for take off - flying solo as a new general practitioner. Suggested reading. Useful addresses.

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Book SynopsisThis work explains in clear and concise terms the business side of general practice. It provides a reference for every GP practice and is particularly relevant to the needs of the younger principal, GP trainees and other doctors who have recently entered general practice. Each of the book's chapters provides a lucid description of a key facet of general practice and tells the reader how to obtain further advice and assistance.Table of ContentsSmoking initiation, nicotine addiction and the smoking life-course. Smoking and health. Psychological and behavioural techniques. Pharmacological interventions and new medications. Practice policies and attitudes. Opportunities. Interventions. Clinical governance and smoking cessation. Appendix 1: The stages of change. Appendix 2: Carbon monoxide poisoning. Appendix 3: Prescribing nicotine replacement therapy. Appendix 4: A practice protocol. Appendix 5: Draft workplace smoking policy (ASH). Appendix 6: Resources.

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Book SynopsisGeneral practitioners are moving into a more central and accountable role in managing NHS resources. To achieve this they need to monitor, understand and plan the everyday services they offer. This book shows the reader how. It provides insights and practical suggestions on how demand can be met effectively and efficiently. It shows how to improve service provision and guidance is given on how to reduce the stressful working conditions of GPs, nurses and other practice staff. Illustrated with charts and graphs and tips, it provides new and relevant data in an easy to understand and accessible format. All members of the practice team, especially GPs, GP registrars and NHS managers, and those undertaking research in or about primary care, will find it essential reading.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Studying consultation patterns. A day in the life of a typical urban general practice. Are GP surgery consultation rate rising? If consultation rates are static why do GPs complain about rising workload? What's happening to practice nurse consultation rates? What's happening to GP home visits? What difference does a GP co-operative make to night visits? What is the link between consultation rates, deprivation levels and admission or referral to hospital? Is there a seasonal pattern to practice contract rates? How long do patients wait to see a doctor? How long are GP and practice nures consultations? Who are GPs and practice nurses seeing? Defaulters in general practice - who are they and what can be done about them? Frequent attenders - who are they? Do newly registered patients consult more frequently? What is the effect of long term illness on consultation rate? Are the economies of scale in the employment of administration and reception staff? Consultations in general practice - what do they cost? Continuity, vocation and the changing nature of GP work. Concluding thoughts. Guide to activity data collection.

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Book SynopsisPrimary Care Trusts are a flagship initiative of government policy for modernising the NHS. The new requirement for frontline healthcare professionals to work together stretches across both community care and public health, and as a result traditional boundaries are being blurred and new local roles and resources are emerging right across the primary care sector. This book draws practical lessons for Primary Care Trusts from applied research and development programmes in other parts of the NHS, other parts of the public sector, parallel developments in the private sector and relevant international experience. With contributions from the Health Management Group and its associates, this book provides a comprehensive approach and practical guidance. It includes new specific models for local development on clinical governance, evidence-based medicine, use of applied health services research, social services collaboration, new organisational partnerships, public health alliances, community hospital usage and managed care. Trust in Experience will enable readers to create PCTs as their own organisations and not simply as local agents of central policy, and perceive changes as positive opportunities whilst recognising the risks involved.Table of ContentsSection One: Policy into Practice. Transferable learning. Traumas and turning points. Rhetoric, resources and realities. Section Two: Practice into policy. Releasing the relationship dividends of 'new' partnerships. Owning up to the public health agenda. Getting to grips with Social Services. Turning community hospitals into assets. Balancing bigger budgets. Developing the organization. Making friends with clinical governance. Making decisions with clinical effectiveness evidence. Practising both care management and managed care. Realising research can be relevant. Section Three: Looking ahead. Regaining public confidence. Taken on trust. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisThis concise but comprehensive text provides those new to palliative care with an overview of the many aspects of their work. It is based on lecture notes which have been used by clinical students and nurses at Oxford and elsewhere, and is now available for a wider readership.Table of ContentsIntroduction: cancer - a suitable case for treatment. The epidemiology of cancer. Genetics and cancer. Cancer screening. Preventing cancer. Calman - Hine and after. Commissioning cancer services. Cancer in primary care. Postgraduate medical education for modern cancer services. What cancer patients need. Nursing and cancer care. Palliative care. Information, clinical governance and research. The future of cancer services: aspirations for the cancer patient.

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Book SynopsisSelf-help organizations have an increasingly important role in helping patients, so that doctors can concentrate on those who need their medical skills. This guide details the service provided by each self-help organization, and is designed so that local information can be added by the user. It is a valuable source of reference to GPs, practice managers, practice and community nurses, community health councils and health service managers.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Fatherhood in general. The legal framework. Fathers involved in the child protection process. Messages from research. Examples of services. Appendix: Studies in the Department of Health Research Programme. Resources. References.

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Book SynopsisProblem-based Learning for Health Improvement provides a new insight into public health perspectives. Illustrated throughout with practical examples that can easily be incorporated into daily practice, this book highlights, and if used effectively will help develop, the knowledge and skills required to tackle the daily challenges concerning public health facing all health professionals. Individual chapters explore the ten areas of public health competence outlined by the Faculty of Public Health Medicine. Doctors, nurses, social workers and all those involved in promoting public health will find this book invaluable. ‘There is a positive context for public health practice in the United Kingdom which is unparalleled. This is a climate which demands a positive and proactive response from the public health community. This new text is an important part of the endeavour to `make it happen'. Practical, problem-orientated and insightful, each chapter addresses one of the ten areas of public health competency defined by the Faculty of Public Health Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians.Table of ContentsSurveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being. Promoting and protecting the health of the population. Towards evidence-based healthcare: practical issues in getting research into practice. Working across agencies that impact on health and healthcare. Developing health programmes and services, reducing inequalities. Building a vision and changing the world: developing and implementing policy and strategy. Working with and for communities to improve health and well-being. Strategic leadership for health. Research methods and their application in public health practice. A day in the life of a public health practitioner.

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Book SynopsisLearning is most powerful when it is both hard work and fun. This usually means that it is interactive and based on experience, challenging but at the same time possible. This book presents a wide variety of games, activities and techniques that any teacher, tutor or team leader can use to help others learn. Each of the chapters has a short introduction followed by several exercises that are interactive, fun and will reinforce learning in knowledge, skills and attitudes. The tools provided describe not only how to do an exercise, but also when, with whom, what will make it work well, what can go wrong and give insights into the impact it might make. The authors are experienced in leading teams, planning and providing education, and the tools are tried and tested in real teaching and learning situations. The ideas can be used in and across all disciplines and settings.Table of ContentsIntroduction to learning with games, activities and learning techniques. The learning environment: establishing a learning culture. Running small groups. Communicating better. Examining attitudes. Understanding feelings. Teamwork. Motivation. Organisation of work. Leadership. Strategy. Managing change. Organisational management. Time management. Stress management and support. Multidisciplinary learning. Evaluation. Accessing, assessing and using information management. Under-performance. Appraisal. Interviews and interviewing. Making a presentation. Written and audiovisual aids to learning. Learning about evidence-based practice, guidelines and patient group directives.

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Book SynopsisEducation of healthcare professionals is the cornerstone of specialist palliative services. This book is a practical toolbox of teaching techniques. Accessible, practical and easy to use it will encourage busy clinicians to teach by increasing their confidence in their training abilities. It provides a resource of various tools and describes how to approach teaching in a team, planning, methods and evaluation. Each chapter presents a menu of tried and tested techniques and closes with examples of lesson plans. The multidisciplinary experiences of the contributors are reflected in the book and healthcare professionals working in palliative care, hospitals, hospices or the community will find it to be essential reading.Table of ContentsThe teaching approach. Planning and organization. Teaching techniques: introductions. Teaching techniques: presentations. Teaching techniques: one to one and small group work. Teaching techniques: the communication skills ladder. Teaching techniques: role playing and sculpting. Evaluation. Training the trainers. Lesson plans. Conclusions. References. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisThis book compares the methods of surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases in countries selected for their different situations and approaches. Based on a comprehensive study including local interviews with key individuals, supported by relevant reports and documents, it highlights the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches and suggests practical improvements for change. Consultants, public health professionals, nurses and support staff with an interest in communicable disease control will find this book to be valuable reading.Table of ContentsThe new plagues. An integrated approach. Surveillance. Prevention. Control. Reflection: what can be learned? Appendices.

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Book SynopsisThe viva (oral examination) is part of postgraduate examinations in surgery. This book provides a revision guide for the viva examination and its replacement, the new membership (MRCS) examination. It covers the most common general surgical operations, together with other topics popular with examiners. This revised edition takes into account both new advances in surgical techniques and recent changes in the syllabus.Trade Review'I was delighted to have a preview of this book. As I read through it, I was increasingly impressed by the way in which research and theory have been woven together in a way that makes sense for practice. The style of the book is very readable and it will be welcomed by students, teachers and practitioners' Dorothy Whyte, in the ForewordTable of ContentsTerminal illness. The needs of staff caring for terminally ill people. Breaking bad news. Assessing continuing needs for information and support. Planning support for family and close friends. Preparing relatives for bereavement. Making communication more effective. Potential communication problems. A three-stage model of support.

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Book SynopsisRationalization is concerned with making the most effective use of the resources available. In many places where this process is taking place it is plagued with public opposition and misunderstanding. Hitherto rationalization in the acute care sector has primarily been concerned with closing sites closing beds moving beds between services and moving beds from one site to another. This book discusses the need for rationalization in the context of health service reforms and future strategy. It considers recent changes in the health service the case for rationalization health care needs the role of public relations the future of the acute care hospital site and facilities appraisal and the costs of rationalization. The text is essential reading for managers and clinicians involved in acute care services non-executive members of boards and trusts and students of health services management.Table of ContentsThe importance of birthweight. Birthweight and health in childhood. Birthweight and health in adulthood. The public health importance of birthweight. The determinants of birthweight. Biomedical determinants of birthweight. Making sense of the evidence: modelling biopsychosocial pathways to birthweight. Implications for promotion of optional birthweight, research and policy. Approaches to promoting optimal birthweight. Implications of the biopsychosocial model for research, clinical practice and health policy.

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Book SynopsisWith the government trying to bring more work into primary care, the creation of the GP With a Special Interest and the newer salaried posts, doctors may feel bewildered by the sheer choice facing them. Becoming involved in academia, education, writing, secondary care work, outside agency work, wanting to be a partner, salaried or work flexible hours — how do you negotiate these many choices? This useful guide aims to help, highlighting the options available for newly qualified GPs helping them to decide which direction they want to take, and also provides ideas for those already established within primary care looking for fresh directions within the profession and beyond. This book also explains what the specialty is all about for those who are contemplating becoming part of it. Training and newly qualified general practitioners, general practitioners who are looking for a new challenge, medical students and junior doctors will all find this book valuable reading.Table of ContentsHow hard do you want to work? Partnerships. Salaried GPs. Locums. Academic GP. Postgraduate education. Writing. Working for a PCT. Flexibility. Assorted hobbies.

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Book SynopsisAll registered nurses are required to keep portfolios which demonstrate their competence in clinical practice in order to receive re-registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. In addition, they are encouraged to seek individual annual appraisals which highlight their progress and areas the require development. This book provides examples and ideas on how to document learning, competence, performance or standards of service delivery. It takes an important clinical theme throughout, providing key information on clinical management from the outset, followed by structured examples of evidence of performance and application of learning in practice, individualised for each clinical theme, focussing on cardiovascular and neurological conditions. It explains how to gather evidence from clinical interactions and other aspects of daily work. All nurses working in primary care with an interest in chronic disease management, especially those who are looking for a more ‘first contact’ work within their role will find this book valuable reading.Table of ContentsMaking the link: personal development plans, PREP and portfolios. Practical ways to identify your learning and service needs. Demonstrating common components of good quality health care. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Heart failure. Cerebrovascular disease. Headache. Epilepsy. Chronic pain.

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Book SynopsisThis volume, focusing on dermatology, is part of a survey of health care needs for specific conditions, published on behalf of the Department of Health. This study overall considers questions such as the population's needs, the services available or unavailable to them, the effectiveness of these services, and other perspectives in disease and service areas. This is the second series of needs assessment reviews.Table of ContentsMaking the link: personal development plans, appraisal and revalidation. Practical ways to identify your learning and service needs. Demonstrating common components of good quality health care. Providing high quality care as a general practitioner with special interest in drug misuse. Illegal drug abuse. Alcohol problems. Common arthritis problems. Osteoporosis. Back pain. Palliative care. Good prescribing practice.

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Book SynopsisThe focus of the new Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) Part 1 exam has shifted to examining the fundamental physics, and radiation protection required to work safely within a radiology department. This book presents the new syllabus in a multiple-choice format that parallels the new exam. In addition, short answer questions reinforce fundamental teaching points. This essential guide will not only enable candidates to sit the exam with confidence, but will help them achieve a better and long lasting understanding of the subject for their future careers. Table of ContentsBasic physics. X-rays. Fluoroscopy. Nuclear medicine. Radiation protection. Specialised plain radiography.

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Book SynopsisA second edition of a text that demonstrates how personnel management can contribute to general practice. Case studies and examples are used throughout.Table of ContentsPart One: Chossing a clinical system. Pre-contemplation. Contemplation. Requirements. Demostrations and quotations. Deciding. Implementation. Limitations and problems you can anticipate with the system you chose. Part Two: Going paperless. Information, sources, uses and destinations. Data recording. Data quality. Data reporting. Problems with going paperless. Conclusions. Part Three: Resource materials. References.

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Book SynopsisThis is an exploration of how the higher functions of the brain can be investigated, evaluated and, possibly, explained. A central theme throughout the book is rationality, since issues requiring rational evaluation confront many people everyday though emotional factors are often more influential in determining action. The book looks at various questions: is it possible to understand what is going on in someone else's mind?; why do people who are known very well often react irrationally, in a totally different way to what is expected?; what are emotions, beliefs, feelings and desire? Throughout, episodes from history involving famous artists and politicians are used - Gladstone and Lincoln, Bach and Graupner, Austen and Dickens - all providing useful examples to illustrate how rationality can provide an insight into the feeling self.Table of ContentsHistorical background of deaneries as NHS organizations. Organisations involved in postgraduate medical education and training. Training in the new NHS. Teaching the teachers in primary care. Teaching the teachers in secondary care. Induction. Career counseling. Recruitment to training posts. Human rights and equal opportunities in training. E-learning. Higher professional education for new GPs. Attracting doctors into the NHS. Return to medicine. Educational schemes to retain qualified GPs. Managing the trainee doctor in difficulty. Deanery performance work in primary care. Assessment. Mentoring. Life long learning. General practitioners with specialist interest. Medical ethics. The future.

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