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Presented in the context of clinical cases, this unique resource steps medical students through the most common cardiology problems encountered on the ward and discusses the evidence-based treatments used in practice. This problem-based learning mirrors clinical practice, providing a useful clinical approach for students to carry throughout their careers. Written by Atifur Rahman and Simon O¿Connor, Problem Based Cardiology Cases includes considered and wide-ranging coverage of everyday cardiology encounters ¿ from basic bedside issues to controversial and advanced aspects of cardiology. The only local text of its kind is richly referenced with Australian guidelines, while at the same time incorporates a global element by summarising up-to-date literature and landmark clinical trials from around the world. Cardiology cases, which include: treatment pathways and guidelines; summaries of symptoms, drugs and evidence; images taken from real patient cases Concisely conveys up-to-date information and findings from key clinical trials to give a clear understanding of the evidence behind optimal treatment Extensive coverage of everyday encounters ¿ from basic bedside cardiology to controversial and advanced aspects of cardiology Review and revision of clinical examination techniques and the importance of getting these right Enhanced eBook version included with purchase

Today, with most deaths in developed countries occurring in hospitals and the likely exponential increase of this over the coming decades, it is an opportune time to reflect on the care of patients in the hospital setting and how the quality of care can be optimised to ensure that patient needs and expectations are sufficiently met. Written by Teik E. Oh, author of the internationally acclaimed Oh¿s Intensive Care Manual, this timely new title addresses the clinical, ethical, societal and legal imperatives of end-of-life care. Oh includes considered reflections on death and dying in hospitals, which address issues in hospital end-of-life care and the choices that patients, families and healthcare professionals face during this extraordinary journey ¿ all of which improve understanding of dying and end-of-life care in hospitals. Provides `road maps¿ of critical illness and dying in our hospitals that will guide you through end-of-life processes and issues Covers essential topics including treatment choices, rights, ethics, living wills, informed consent, communication, advanced care directives, the dilemmas doctors face, why and how decisions are made, evaluating prognoses and concepts of futility, withdrawing treatment, and how religion and culture influence care Corrects misconceptions of conditions associated with death and dying, including withdrawing treatment, brain death and persistent vegetative states, euthanasia, organ donation, consent and patient autonomy Enhanced eBook version included with purchaseThis is an indispensable and contemporary guide to understanding hospitalbased end-of-life care.

Janet Stevens gives us a new look at the confrontation between three billy goats and an ugly troll. ?The pictures are exceptionally well reproduced, and Stevens makes clever use of her layout, propelling the actions out of the borders at times, giving them verve and movement.?--Booklist

What drives some people to stand in the path of a wall of flame? Who are these brave, foolhardy, visionary firefighters? This intimate look at the elite groups that fight wildfires explores the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of these courageous few as they battle wilderness blazes from Alaska to Maine. From the grueling training of a smokejumper class in Montana, through harrowing fights with some up-close-and-personal wildfires, to a group of inspired conservationists who use fire as a tool for preservation, Karen Magnuson Beil takes readers where only a few have ventured--into the heart of one of nature's most destructive and unpredictable forces: fire.

The silent stories of our ancient land and its native peoples are given voice in reverential prose poems and radiant paintings.

Written by Dianne Inglis and Jeffrey Kenneally, the workbook includes more than 70 paramedic-focused clinical skills that link underpinning theory and knowledge with expectations for contemporary clinical practice. To ensure the skills are performed correctly and to standard, the resource is further strengthened with a ready-made assessment tool, ideal for both self-directed learning and instructor use. The text is designed for practising skill development, and preparation for assessment and clinical placement. Clinical Skills for Paramedic Practice 1e includes two key components: practical skill instruction and the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) assessment checklist. The skills sections contain clear step-by-step written and photographic instruction in basic to advanced clinical skills, with rationales provided to enhance knowledge acquisition and clinical decision-making. The OSCE checklists allow students and instructors to easily track and assess progress in skill development. Step-by-step skill instruction combined with an OSCE assessment checklist Structured reflection and end-of-chapter questions to assist with deeper understanding of key concepts and application to practice Designed specifically for use by Australian and New Zealand paramedics An eBook and downloadable skill and assessment sheets are included with purchase of the print book Additional resources on Evolve: ¿ An eBook on VitalSource Student and Instructor Resources on Evolve: Clinical skill work instructions Formative Clinical Skill Assessment (F-CSAT) Summative Clinical Skill Assessment (S-CSAT) Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Formative Clinical Skill Assessment (F-CSAT) key Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS)

Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine engages the reader and evolves their knowledge and understanding from the fundamental Clinical Naturopathic Medicine to a more specialised focus. Written by Leah Hechtman, it concentrates on advanced topics commonly encountered in clinical practice, including new advancements and cutting-edge research, as well as foundational aspects of clinical practice. This new title showcases how transformative and effective naturopathy is and offers insight into the depth of naturopathic practice and its vital role in the healthcare system. With the profession constantly evolving and naturopathy more-often incorporated into specialty practices, this publication is a timely resource to guide clinicians and students through complicated areas of expertise and specialisation while keeping the primary principle of patient-centred care at the forefront of the reader's mind. Systematic text structure to support reader engagement that follows on from the Clinical Naturopathic Medicine format Integrative naturopathic treatments for all complex conditions and topics Detailed and extensively referenced interaction tables for nutritional (supplemental and dietary) and herbal medicines, plus pharmaceutical medications Rigorously researched from the latest scientific papers and historical texts Skilfully bridges foundational traditional principles and practice of naturopathy with evidence-based medicine to assist readers with their integration into the current healthcare system Enhanced eBook version included with purchase

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.

Written by Jackie Reznik & Josh Simmons, this multi-contributed text explores contemporary aspects of spinal cord injury treatment and management, as well as essential but not often addressed topics such as paediatric spinal cord injury, high cervical injuries, and the tetraplegic upper limb. The patient experience is emphasised as is the clinical journey through the input from individuals with lived experience of a spinal cord injury. The text is offering new and important insights into key facets of spinal cord injury treatment and management, Rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injuries is a practical guide for the physiotherapy students, early career clinicians as well as the medical and health professionals wishing to remain current with advancements in treatment and interventions in this area. Specialised chapters about biomechanics, paediatric spinal cord injury and high cervical injuries  Insight into the lived experience of individuals with a spinal cord injury Documentation of the patient journey from injury to total rehabilitation Practical information on mobility devices and returning to driving Appendix of common assessments for spinal cord injuries Includes an eBook with purchase of the print book

This first edition Australian text aligns nursing care principles and practice to the unique requirements of older people. Written by leading academics and clinicians, Gerontological Nursing: A holistic approach to the care of older people covers the essential skills of gerontological care with a focus on chronic diseases, neurocognitive disorders, mental health, quality of life and healthy ageing, palliative care and bereavement, safety issues, and the role of the caregiver. As nurses play an ever more critical role in supporting the needs of an ageing population, this essential text will enable nursing students to navigate the complexities of older people''s healthcare, promote healthy ageing, and help people to live well. End of chapter practice scenarios with questions Tips for best practice Focus on contemporary models of care and clinical governance Inclusion of most common chronic diseases affecting older adults including dementia, depression and delirium Dedicated chapter on Safety and Security Expert contributors from multiple Australian and New Zealand universities Aligned to the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards as well as international standards and guidelines An eBook included in all print purchases Additional resources on Evolve eBook on VitalSource Instructor resources: PowerPoints MCQs Chapter worksheets

Portfolios for Nursing, Midwifery and other Health Professions is a practical guide providing detailed strategies for developing a quality portfolio that will assist you to review your professional practice, assess your learning and career planning, direct your continuing professional development and effectively communicate your professional achievements. Written by Lynette Cusack and Morgan Smith, this fourth edition will help you understand the drivers and benefits of portfolios and how to design and evaluate a quality portfolio in order to meet the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) annual registration requirements. Clearly outlines what a portfolio is, how it is used and why different types of portfolios are required for different purposes Supports understanding of the relationship between portfolios and the AHPRA regulatory requirements of self-declaration and practising in accordance with professional practice standards Assists in understanding and applying reflection techniques in professional development, learning and portfolio use. Additional resources on Evolve eBook on VitalSource An increased focus on how portfolios relate to career planning and achieving professional goals Highlights different ways of demonstrating evidence of achievements An increased emphasis on demonstrating safety and quality in healthcare and person-centred practice An eBook included in all print purchases

Rabbi Steinberg identifies seven strands that weave together to make up Judaism: God, morality, rite and custom, law, sacred literature, institutions, and the people. A classic work directed to both the Jewish and the non-Jewish reader.

In this innovative and colorful work of early nonfiction from Caldecott Honor?winning author Lois Ehlert, little ones are introduced to facts about trees.Ehlert blends bold graphics, vibrant colors, and precise details in her watercolor collage alongside found objects like seeds, fabric, wire, and roots.A special glossary explains how roots absorb nutrients, what photosynthesis is, how sap circulates, how to make a bird treat, and other facts about trees. Children and adults will feel inspired to take a closer look at the nature in their own backyards.Celebrate Earth Day, spring, and the basics of trees while improving color recognition with Lois Ehlert's Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf!

A groundbreaking work on myth, symbol, and ritual by one of the most acclaimed historians of our time. In The Sacred and the Profane, Mircea Eliade observes that while contemporary people believe their world is entirely profane or secular, they still at times find themselves connected unconsciously to the memory of something sacred. It's this premise that both drives Eliade's exhaustive exploration of the sacred--as it has manifested in space, time, nature and the cosmos, and life itself--and buttresses his expansive view of the human experience.