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Applied Paramedic Law, Ethics and Professionalism brings together the legal and ethical principles relevant to paramedic profession in the Australian and New Zealand contexts. Written by Ruth Townsend and Morgan Luck, the text explores and explains the practical application of these principles through the use of case studies and paramedic-specific scenarios. An indispensable guide for student paramedics, and those already in the profession, the text helps to develop an awareness of the legal and ethical principles that guide professional practice. By engaging with the text, readers develop an understanding of the implications of their decisions and actions in a range of situations, as well as an understanding of their professional responsibilities. Additional case studies and short answer questions to support further learning Additional resources on Evolve eBook on VitalSource Student and instructor resources Multiple choice questions Case studies Instructor resources PowerPoints Short answer questions Essay questions Thoroughly revised content to reflect updated national standards for education and practice, the national Code of Conduct and guidelines set by the Paramedic Board of Australia New chapters on privacy, employment law and research An eBook included in all print purchases

Psychology: An Introduction for Health Professionals will appeal to the undergraduate nursing and health science student seeking to understand patient responses and behaviours to various diagnoses, interventions and health outcomes. Written by Patricia Barkway, the text is divided into two sections. The first introduces essential concepts and theories of psychology in the context of human development across the lifespan. The second focuses on applying these concepts and theories to healthcare issues and practice. Critical thinking questions encourage reflection on clinical practice Case studies provide clinical relevance Chapter 14 Psychology in Practice features discipline-specific case studies across 11 health disciplines Research focus examples in each chapter assist students to link research to clinical practice An eBook included in all print purchases Additional resources on Evolve eBook on VitalSource Instructor Resources Image collection PowerPoint slides Test bank Answer Key-critical thinking questions Student resources: Glossary Student practice questions Discipline-specific case studies

Anti-infection Handbook is a concise A-Z guide to diagnosis and management of most infectious diseases and related conditions found in Australia and worldwide. The handbook makes it easy to find an infection or a pathogen, and to determine what tests are needed for diagnosis and what antimicrobials should be chosen for the treatment All-in-one: contains most infections found in Australia and worldwide, with more than 275 infectious diseases and conditions related to bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, parasites and insects A-Z: infections are arranged in alphabetical order for easy searching Immunisation (including travel vaccination): integrated in the relevant diseases and appendices Full eBook on ExpertConsult with print purchase.

Written by Nicholas J Talley, Simon O''Connor and Brad Frankum, this engaging and instructive text provides practical pathways to diagnosis and up-to-date strategies for implementing evidence-based treatments for prevalent conditions. Learn how to: identify what is clinically important understand and investigate disease create an effective strategy for treatment use technological diagnostic tools. This new edition of Essentials of Internal Medicine 4e describes established and trusted diagnostic techniques to equip students and trainees with the skills to succeed in their profession. The visually dynamic text offers a framework of knowledge covering core facts and addressing difficult-to-master topics such as: holistic approach to patient treatment the importance of diagnosis the physician''s role in public health the physician as scholar. Contributions from expert clinicians leading the advancement of medicine globally Need-to-know ''clinical pearls'' throughout each chapter Memory jog lists and tables Multiple choice questions with end-of-chapter answers and extensive explanations Enhanced eBook version included with purchase

Featuring the perspectives of more than 40 leading international researchers, theorists and practitioners in clinical education, Learning and Teaching in Clinical Contexts: A Practical Guide provides a bridge between the theoretical aspects of clinical education and the delivery of practical teaching strategies. Written by Clare Delany and Elizabeth Molloy, each chapter weaves together education theory, education strategies and illustrative learning and teaching case scenarios drawn from multidisciplinary clinical contexts. The text supports clinicians and educators responsible for designing and delivering health professional education in clinical workplaces and clinicians undertaking continuing education in workplace teaching. The book is divided into four sections, each addressing a key aspect of the learner and educator experience. Section 1 considers the learner¿s needs as they make key transitions from classroom to workplace, or recent graduate to competent clinician Section 2 focuses on the influence of workplace contexts and how they can be used as positive catalysts to enhance learning Section 3 highlights the role of workplace assessments as embedded processes to positively influence learning Section 4 provides an overview of the changing roles of the clinical educator and processes and models of professional development to build educational expertise Demonstrates the integrated nature of three key threads within the field of clinical education: theory, method and context Highlights theoretical frameworks: cognitive, psychological, sociocultural, experiential and ethical traditions and how they inform teaching decisions Incorporates case studies throughout to provide a context to learning and teaching in clinical education Includes practical tips from expert practitioners across different topics Includes an eBook with print purchase on evolve

Assists candidates to pass clinical examinations in paediatrics, particularly at post-graduate level. This title contains information including history-taking, examination procedure, relevant investigations, aides memoire, lists and mnemonics, and management for the majority of chronic paediatric clinical problems seen in hospital-based practice.

Presented in a useful handbook style, Top 60 Signs for Nurses: Quick reference guide for best practice care outlines the evidence base and clinical value of each clinical sign to assist with interpretation. Each of the signs is related back to the mechanism of action along with clearly documented research to demonstrate the evidence base associated with this sign. Signs are ordered alphabetically within each chapter outlining a specific body system Extensive reference lists of up-to-date literature strengthen the authority of the content Clinical Pearls highlight the main signs which students and graduate nurses should look out for to help them identify conditions with which the patients present

Endorsed by Australian Physiotherapy Association! APA is the national body for physiotherapy in Australia and is a not for profit membership organisation with 24.4K members. The APA and Elsevier work together on reviewing and endorsing physiotherapy publications that are then promoted to the membership. An essential reference for health practitioners and students!The Cervical Spine: An atlas of normal anatomy and the morbid anatomy of ageing and injuries is a unique collection of more than 150 anatomical images documenting the development, maturation and ageing of the cervical spine and pathologies associated with ageing and injury. Representing the extensive research conducted by Professor James Taylor into the cervical spine gathered from his study of 266 autopsies over almost a decade, this text is a guide to support the clinical diagnosis of cervical spine trauma and pain. ALSO AVAILABLE AS A SEPARATE PURCHASE - Online Image Library The entire collection of more than 150 images with annotations, extracted from The Cervical Spine: An atlas of normal anatomy and the morbid anatomy of ageing and injuries ¿ an ideal supplement to enhance teaching, study or practice. Contrast functional cervical anatomy with age-related degenerative changes impacting on function and potentially resulting in pain and disability Examine pictorially cervical spinal injuries resulting from blunt trauma Compare the pathology of common lesions found in well-aligned spines with those of patients with whiplash-associated disorder

Clinical Naturopathy: In Practice applies the research, principles and treatment protocols outlined in Clinical Naturopathy: An Evidence-Based Guide to Practice, 2nd Edition.  Written by a team of world-leading naturopathic practitioners and academics, Clinical Naturopathy: In Practice demonstrates the clinical decision-making processes in treating common conditions. It shares the clinical experiences of the expert authors, provides a gold-standard, integrative approach to real-world cases, and will guide you to deliver better clinical outcomes for your patients. Clinical pearls - key points to take into consideration during the examination process Diagnostic considerations Treatment protocols Example prescriptions Expected outcomes and Signposts for recovery - what to expect if treatment is effective or not Follow-up protocols - a guide of what to expect throughout the patient journey Clinical comprehension questions - to help understand practical concepts that drive the authors' clinical decision making

Examination Obstetrics & Gynaecology is an accessible rapid reference appropriate for daily use in a busy ward, clinic or surgery. Fully revised and updated, this practical guide is a definitive resource for medical trainees undertaking speciality training. Building on resources developed during the authors' specialist training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and refined by practical clinical experience, it provides a summary of important and essential information needed in women's health. Organised in a note and checklist format, it utilises a step-by-step guide to diagnosis, investigations and suggested treatments appropriate to primary consultation prior to specialist referral. Sample Objective Structured Clinical Examination OSCE cases from O&G examiner's perspectives to assist with examination preparation 24 chapters dedicated to gynaecology, and 32 chapters to obstetrics

Herbs and Natural Supplements, 4th Edition: An evidence-based guide is an authoritative, evidence-based reference. This two volume resource is essential to the safe and effective use of herbal, nutritional and food supplements. Volume 1: The first volume provides a foundation of knowledge in the clinical practice of complementary medicine. It emphasises safe practice with strategies to prevent adverse drug reactions, guidelines in assessing benefit, risk and harm and the evaluation of research. Volume 2: The second volume provides current, evidence-based monographs on the 132 most popular herbs, nutrients and food supplements.Comprehensive review of herbal medicine, clinical nutrition, aromatherapy, and food as medicine Patient safety and wellness Considerations in preoperative care and pregnancy Use in the treatment of cancer Herb/nutrient - drug interactionsProvides up-to-date evidence on the latest research impacting on herbal and natural medicine by top leaders within the fields of Pharmacy, Herbal Medicine and Natural Medicine.

Length, Strength and Kinesio Tape: Muscle Testing and Taping Interventions is an essential manual for musculoskeletal therapists seeking to develop competency in the treatment of select clinical conditions using the concepts and principles of the Kinesio Taping® Method. Focusing on the identification and role of muscle structures, the manual presents length and strength tests covering 68 muscle groups and provides practitioners with a framework to use and reassess the application of Kinesio® Tape. Endorsed by Kinesio Taping Association International, Length, Strength and Kinesio Tape: Muscle Testing and Taping Interventions is designed as a companion to Kinesio Taping® courses globally (KT1 and KT2). Key Features: Overview of the Kinesio® method and how Kinesio Taping® works Highlights the anatomy of the muscle and structures prior to taping Step-by-step instructions to a range of Kinesio Taping® techniques, covering the neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist and thumb, trunk, pelvic girdle and hip, knee and ankle Initial assessment using length and strength/function testing and application of appropriate Kinesio Taping® intervention Assessment sheets provided for each key anatomical area Includes eBook version on VitalSource Also available as a separate purchase: A suite of 68 videos covering 8 major body areas with step-by-step instructions and clear demonstrations of the assessment and taping strategies for each technique. An ideal supplement to the text Excellent clinician refresher tool Useful when explaining treatment to client To find out more about these videos, visit http://www.elsevierhealthonline.com.au/kinesiotape/ Overview of the Kinesio® method and how Kinesio Taping® works Highlights the anatomy of the muscle and structures prior to taping Step-by-step instructions to a range of Kinesio Taping® techniques, covering the neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist and thumb, trunk, pelvic girdle and hip, knee and ankle Initial assessment using length and strength/function testing and application of appropriate Kinesio Taping® intervention Assessment sheets provided for each key anatomical area

An indispensible study guide to help surgical trainees prepare and perform for their fellowship exam. Examination Surgery offers invaluable insight into the format and content of the Fellowship Examination in General Surgery. This study guide addresses the most frequently encountered topics from the last 10 years of examinations. It helps surgical trainees organise their studies and optimise their performance in what is reputedly one of the most rigorous postgraduate exams. The general surgery fellowship tests clinical wisdom, judgement, insight and safe practice, and Examination Surgery''s preparation material accurately reflects what you will encounter in the exam. Arranged to mirror the exam''s individual components, Examination Surgery is divided into the following sections: The written papersClinical viva vocesSurgical anatomy viva voceOperative surgery viva vocePathophysiology and critical care and clinical reasoning viva voce This Elsevier study guide is aimed at candidates preparing for the Fellowship Examination in General Surgery of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. It is, however, also relevant for candidates in the UK, Ireland, Canada, South Africa and Hong Kong, plus all general surgeons, surgical residents and medical students.

Herbs and Natural Supplements, 4th Edition: An evidence-based guide is an authoritative, evidence-based reference. This two-volume resource is essential to the safe and effective use of herbal, nutritional and food supplements. The second volume provides current, evidence-based monographs on the 132 most popular herbs, nutrients and food supplements. Organised alphabetically, each monograph includes daily intake, main actions and indications, adverse reactions, contraindications and precautions, safety in pregnancy and more. Recommended by the Pharmacy Board of Australia as an evidence-based reference works (print) that pharmacists are meant to have access to when dispensing Contributed content from naturopaths, GPs, pharmacists, and herbalists Useful in a clinical setting as well as a reference book. It provides up-to-date evidence on the latest research impacting on herbal and natural medicine by top leaders in Australia within the fields of Pharmacy, Herbal Medicine and Natural Medicine

Practical Skin Cancer Surgery, written by Dr Mileham Hayes, offers primary care physicians a comprehensive practical go-to guide to detail and teach Skin Cancer Surgery operations which can be done in a doctor's clinic under local anaesthetic.