Intrinsic Skills for Physician Assistants An Issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, E-Book
Intrinsic Skills for Physician Assistants An Issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, E-Book

Author: Sharona Kanofsky

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2019-12-03

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 0323733166

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This issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, guest edited by Sharona Kanofsky, CCPA, PA-C, MScCH, is devoted to Intrinsic Skills for Physician Assistants. Articles in this important issue include: Introduction to Physician Assistant Intrinsic Skills: From bedside manner to clinical competencies; Physician Assistant Professionalism: What is it?; Reflective Practice for Physician Assistants; Practical Ethical Decision-making for Physician Assistants; Communication Considerations for Physician Assistants: Building trust and gathering information; Collaboration for Physician Assistants: Working in a team; Leadership and Advocacy for Physician Assistants; Comparing Canadian and American Physician Assistant Competencies; and The Value of Physician Assistants in the Canadian Healthcare System. A CME program is also available to subscribers of Physician Assistant Clinics.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine, An Issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, E-Book
Hospice and Palliative Medicine, An Issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, E-Book

Author: Donna Seton

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2020-07-27

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 0323722385

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This issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, guest edited by Donna Seton and Rich Lamkin, is devoted to Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine. Articles in this issue include: Introduction to Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine, The Role of the Physician Assistant in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine, Breaking Serious News: Communication in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine, Advance Care Planning and Goals of Care in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine, Palliative Care and Spirituality, Prognostic Tools in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine, Basics of Pain Management in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine, Dyspnea in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine, Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine, Psychiatric Issues in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine, Pediatric Palliative Care Basics in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine, and more.

The Kidney, An Issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, E-Book
The Kidney, An Issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, E-Book

Author: Kim Zuber

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2022-04-06

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 0323897355

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In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

Volume 5, Issue 3, An Issue of Hospital Medicine Clinics, E-Book
Volume 5, Issue 3, An Issue of Hospital Medicine Clinics, E-Book

Author: Eddy J. Chen

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2016-08-02

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13: 0323448666

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This issue of Hospital Medicine Clinics, edited by Dr. Eddy Chen, covers topics including: Being the Oncology Hospitalist; Caring for Acute Leukemics; Blood Transfusions for Cancer Patients; QI Initiatives in Hospitalized Cancer Patients; Febrile Neutropenia - A Closer Look; Chemotherapy Complications - Short and Long Term Issues; Malignant Bowel Obstruction; Tumor Lysis Syndrome; Principles of Radiation Therapy: What Hospitalists Need to Know; and Neoplastic Related Cord Compression.

Management of Benign Breast Disease, An Issue of Surgical Clinics, E-Book
Management of Benign Breast Disease, An Issue of Surgical Clinics, E-Book

Author: Melissa Kaptanian

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2022-11-09

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0323987346

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In this issue of Surgical Clinics guest editor Dr. Melissa Kaptanian brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Management of Benign Breast Disease. Covering treatment options for every major benign breast disorder, top experts in the field provide up-to-date reviews on management of papillary lesions, lactational disorders; gynecomastia and male benign diseases; radiographic lesions of the breast; and more. - Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including management of mastalgia; management of lobular atypia; management of ductal atypia; the functional breast; management of mastitis, abscess, and fistula; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on management of benign breast disease, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Respiratory and Airway Emergencies , An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, E-Book
Respiratory and Airway Emergencies , An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, E-Book

Author: Haney A Mallemat

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2022-08-12

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0323987109

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In this issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics, guest editors Drs. Haney Mallemat and Terren Trott bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Respiratory and Airway Emergencies. Respiratory emergencies may range from "shortness of breath, or dyspnea, to complete respiratory arrest, or apnea, in which the patient is no longer breathing. In this issue, top experts in the field address topics such as pulmonary hypertension; COPD and asthma; pulmonary embolism; special procedures; procedures for the challenging airway; physiologically difficult intubation; and more. - Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including intubating special populations; ARDS; basic modes of ventilation; advanced modes of ventilation (APRV); infectious pulmonary disease; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on respiratory and airway emergencies, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Contemporary Nursing - E-Book
Contemporary Nursing - E-Book

Author: Barbara Cherry

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2015-12-04

Total Pages: 537

ISBN-13: 0323390374

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NEW! Chapter on palliative care focuses on how to best provide patients with relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, and how to improve the quality of life for both the patient and family. NEW! Combined chapter on quality improvement and QSEN keeps readers up to date on the latest competencies from the Institute of Medicine. NEW! Professional/Ethical Issue boxes provide a short scenario about an ethical issue related to the chapter content. NEW! Updated coverage reflects the latest NCLEX test plan. NEW! Incorporation of Triple Aim in healthcare discusses ways to improve the health of the population, enhance the experience and outcomes of the patient, and reduce per capita cost of care for the benefit of communities. NEW! Expanded coverage of working in an interdisciplinary team reflects the changing healthcare landscape and need to work in collaboration with a variety of healthcare specialists.

COVID-19 and Pandemic Preparedness: Lessons Learned and Next Steps, An Issue of Nursing Clinics, E-Book
COVID-19 and Pandemic Preparedness: Lessons Learned and Next Steps, An Issue of Nursing Clinics, E-Book

Author: Kelly A. Wolgast

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2023-02-06

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 0323939740

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In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editor and Director of the COVID-19 Operations Control Center at Penn State College of Nursing Dr. Kelly A. Wolgast brings her considerable expertise to the topic of COVID-19 and Pandemic Preparedness: Lessons Learned and Next Steps Nurses have had to adapt and innovate in the clinical, leadership, technology, research, and academic environments to withstand the impacts of COVID-19, all while innovating new strategies to ensure that quality patient care remains the priority. This issue reflects the work and outcomes that stemmed from necessity by nurses and other health care partners to respond to the needs of patients during this extraordinary and challenging time in history. - Contains 14 practice-oriented topics including reaching the public with vaccination; long-term care and pandemic lessons learned; diversity impacts of COVID-19; clinical nursing during a pandemic: lessons learned; technology in the clinical setting for nurses: what worked and didn't work in the pandemic; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on COVID-19 and pandemic preparedness, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Disorders of Consciousness, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, E-Book
Disorders of Consciousness, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, E-Book

Author: Sunil Kothari

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2023-11-24

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0443183554

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In this issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest editors Drs. Sunil Kothari and Bei Zhang bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Disorders of Consciousness. The past few years have seen many developments throughout the entire field of disorders of consciousness, from neuroanatomy to the release of several clinical practice guidelines. In this issue, top experts in the field discuss key topics that bring you up to date with many of these changes. - Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of disorders of consciousness; disorders of consciousness in the acute care setting; assessment of consciousness: behavioral evaluation; assessment of consciousness: technological modalities; ethical considerations; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on disorders of consciousness, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Introduction to Splinting- E-Book
Introduction to Splinting- E-Book

Author: Brenda M. Coppard

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2013-08-07

Total Pages: 540

ISBN-13: 0323266436

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The third edition of Introduction to Splinting: A Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Approach helps readers master the basic theory, principles, and techniques of splinting needed for clinical practice. Using a combination textbook/workbook format, it integrates theory and technical knowledge with hands-on learning features that equip readers with essential clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills associated with splinting. This title includes additional digital media when purchased in print format. For this digital book edition, media content may not be included.