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Book Synopsis Athletic trainers require more administrative knowledge than ever before, and Management Strategies in Athletic Training, Fifth Edition, is designed to help them master that knowledge. The latest edition of this respected text prepares athletic trainers to be successful in any setting and with any clientele. It does so by presenting new material that covers trends and issues that today's athletic trainers are facing. New to this Edition Management Strategies in Athletic Training, Fifth Edition, offers a great deal of new content: A new chapter on the profession, addressing its history, differentiation between various NATA committees, the evolution of athletic training, and more A new chapter on professional advocacy that explains how bills become law, the need for advocacy in the profession, the value of youth sport safety legislation, and more New content on documentation, injury surveillance, NATA position Table of Contents Chapter 1. The Profession of Athletic Training Evolution of Athletic Training Education National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification Appropriate Terminology Women in Athletic Training Ethnic Minorities in Athletic Training Summary Learning Aids Chapter 2. Principles of Management Foundations of Management Three Management Roles Improving Managerial Effectiveness Summary Learning Aids Chapter 3. Program Management Vision Statements Mission Statements Planning Meeting and Conferences Program Evaluation Summary Learning Aids Chapter 4. Human Resource Management Factors Related to the Sports Medicine Organization Staff Selection Personnel Deployment Staff Supervision Performance Evaluation Fair Labor Standards Act and Athletic Training Work–Life Balance Summary Learning Aids Chapter 5. Financial Resource Management Budgeting Purchasing Supplies, Equipment, and Services Inventory Management Summary Learning Aids Chapter 6. Facility Design and Planning Conceptual Development Elements of Sports Medicine Facility Design Summary Learning Aids Chapter 7. Information Management Why Document? Two Kinds of Information Summary Learning Aids Chapter 8. Revenue for Health Care Services Insurance Systems Third-Party Reimbursement Claims Processing Purchasing Insurance Services Revenue Models Summary Learning Aids Chapter 9. Ethics in Sports Medicine Defining Ethics Relationship Between Legal and Ethical Considerations The Act of Whistle-Blowing Practicing Ethically as an Athletic Trainer Cultural Competence Summary Learning Aids Chapter 10. Legal Considerations in Sports Medicine Legal Principles Reducing the Risk of Legal Liability Strategies for Dealing With Legal Challenges Summary Learning Aids Chapter 11. Professional Advocacy How Laws Are Made Athletic Training Legislation How to Become an Advocate for the Athletic Training Profession Summary Learning Aids Chapter 12. Administration of Clinical Policies and Procedures Development of a Clinical Policy and Procedure Supervision Appropriate Medical Coverage Camp Coverage Crisis Intervention Management Summary Learning Aids Chapter 13. Preparticipation Physical Examinations Why PPEs Are Performed When PPEs Should Be Conducted Where and How PPEs Should Be Conducted What to Evaluate During the PPE Legal Considerations Summary Learning Aids Chapter 14. Drug Education and Testing Why Drug Testing Should Be Performed When Drug Testing Should Be Performed How Drug Testing Should Be Performed Pharmacological Policy Summary Learning Aids Chapter 15. Emergency Action Planning Personnel Communication Procedures Venue-Specific Plan Equipment Documentation Special Considerations Summary Learning Aids Appendix A. Health Care Professionals Appendix B. SWOT Analysis for a Sports Medicine Program Appendix C. NATA Code of Ethics Appendix D. Athletic Training: State Regulation, Scope of Practice, Board and Structure, and Regulation

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Book SynopsisA resource for healthcare professionals in beginning, improving, or successfully marketing a career as an expert witness, Becoming an Expert Witness in Healthcare and Litigation: A Beginner's Guide provides fundamental information on the legal process and practical advice for readers across various fields of medicine and allied health.The book draws on the authors’ experiences as both expert witnesses and litigation experts who have trained hundreds of nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals. Covering topics like the fundamentals of litigation and the legal process and trial preparation, Becoming an Expert Witness in Healthcare and Litigation explores the basic principles of being an expert witness while offering practical advice that will enable expert witnesses and attorneys to maximize their effectiveness.Topics covered include:•Roles and expectations of key players•Courtroom presentation•Depositions and trials•Moral issues•Writing for the court•Business of expert witnessing•Ethical marketingAlso included in Becoming an Expert Witness in Healthcare and Litigation:•Checklists•Example expert witness forms like fee structures, engagement letters, and more•A comprehensive glossary of industry termsThose looking to break into the field and seasoned expert witnesses alike will find that Becoming an Expert Witness in Healthcare and Litigation: A Beginner's Guide offers valuable insights and guidance.Table of Contents Dedication Acknowledgments About the Authors Preface Foreword by Eric F. Quandt, JD Chapter 1 What Is an Expert? Chapter 2 Qualifications of an Expert Chapter 3 The Role of an Expert Chapter 4 Preparation for Expert Opinions Chapter 5 Disclosure of Opinions, Basis, and Bias Chapter 6 Presentation of Opinions Chapter 7 Conflicts of Interest Chapter 8 Establishing a Fee Structure Chapter 9 Expert Promotion Chapter 10 Dos and Don’ts of an Expert Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisFirst published more than 20 years ago, Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination, now in its Fourth Edition, continues to follow the authors’ initial goals of providing a simple, pocket-sized manual for practical learning purposes. The Fourth Edition provides critical and invaluable information on the most current and practical special tests used during an orthopedic examination. The efficient user-friendly, spiral-bound format allows for easy access to individualized special tests. Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination, Fourth Edition includes 160 special tests, 6 of which are new: Ballottement Test Gerber’s Test (Lift-Off Test) Painful Arc Sign Thessaly Test Quad Active Test Lelli Test for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries Inside Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination Fourth Edition, Jeff G. Konin, Denise Lebsack, Alison R. Snyder Valier, and Jerome A. Isear, Jr. have included a new section on evidence, where the authors have highlighted systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or single articles to address reliability, sensitivity, and specificity of the special tests, where available. What is new and updated in the Fourth Edition: Includes a video website that provides visually enhanced dimensional and motion analysis of each special test performed Includes 160 special tests, 6 of which are new to this edition Includes information on reliability, sensitivity, and specificity presented in a table format New evidence section highlight systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or single articles for special tests, where available New color images for each test Updated references for all tests Bonus Material!Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination, Fourth Edition includes a video website with each new book purchase. This video website offers a unique approach that provides a visually enhanced dimensional and motion analysis of each special test performed. The video segments will help students and clinicians better understand the test motion in order to perform the test accurately during an orthopedic examination. The simple yet succinct information provided throughout the manual and on the video website will help clinicians make informed decisions during an orthopedic examination, from understanding to performing and evaluating the special tests. Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination, Fourth Edition will carry on the tradition of past editions as being the premier resource for thousands of students, clinicians, and rehabilitation professionals.

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