Palliative Medicine Secrets

Palliative Medicine Secrets

Author: S. K. Joishy

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13:

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Dr. Joishy and a group of internationally recognised contributors, with a focus on interdisciplinary care, cover in question-and-answer format all the important elements of this new speciality of medicine. Covered are pain and symptom management as well as care for physiological, emotional, social, and spiritual well being of the patient. Quick and practical reference for making on-the-spot decisions in palliative care. Offers solutions to ethical dilemmas facing caregivers in the terminal stages of illness. Perfect for preparing for boards in palliative care. Appropriate for nurses taking hospice nursing qualification exam. Supplemental book for pain management boards.


Medical Secrets

Medical Secrets

Author: Mary P. Harward

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2018-09-29

Total Pages: 595

ISBN-13: 0323527914

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For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Medical Secrets, 6th Edition, features the Secrets’ popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style – making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable. The proven Secrets Series® format gives you the most return for your time – succinct, easy to read, engaging, and highly effective. Coverage includes the full range of essential topics in medicine for in-training and practicing professionals, authored by a diverse range of teachers and clinicians who cover both medical and ethical issues. Fully revised and updated throughout, including protocols and guidelines that are continuously evolving and that increasingly dictate best practices. Top 100 Secrets and Key Points boxes provide a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice and on exams.


Medical Secrets

Medical Secrets

Author: Mary P. Harward, MD

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2011-04-27

Total Pages: 638

ISBN-13: 0323063985

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Medical Secrets is an easy-to-read, best-selling volume in the Secrets Series®, perfect for use in clerkships, for board prep, or as a handy clinical reference. Mary P. Harward, MD presents core medical knowledge in the trusted question-and-answer format to help you better meet the challenges you face every day. Prepare effectively with the proven question-and-answer format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series®. Master all common conditions and their treatments. Identify key facts and secrets using the "Top 100 Secrets" section. Review material quickly thanks to bulleted lists, tables, and short answers. Apply pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets" from experts in the field. Stay current on the latest standards in medical care thanks to extensive updates, including new chapters on Medical Ethics, Vascular Medicine, and Palliative Medicine. Get the latest key information at a glance with over 30 new tables and several new figures. Consult the book wherever you go thanks to the portable size that fits in your lab coat pocket. Find information easily using the two-color page layout, "Key Points" boxes, and a highly detailed index.


Emergency Medicine Secrets

Emergency Medicine Secrets

Author: Vincent J. Markovchick

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2015-12-03

Total Pages: 961

ISBN-13: 0323355161

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For 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. The 6th Edition of Emergency Medicine Secrets, by Drs. Vincent J. Markovchick, Peter T. Pons, Katherine M. Bakes, and Jennie A. Buchanan, features the Secrets' popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, mnemonics, tables, and an informal tone - making reference and review quick, easy, and enjoyable. Top 100 Secrets and Key Points boxes provide a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice. The proven Secrets® format gives you the most return for your study time - concise, easy to read, engaging, and highly effective. Portable size makes it easy to carry with you for quick reference or review anywhere, anytime. NEW: Expert Consult access features online, interactive multiple choice questions for every chapter, perfect for self-assessment. Thorough updates keep you current with what's new in emergency medicine.


Evidence-Based Palliative Care

Evidence-Based Palliative Care

Author: H. H. Abu-Saad

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-04-15

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0470680326

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This book describes the current state of the art in the field of palliative care in children and adults. Special emphasis is placed on addressing the efficacy and effectiveness of palliative care models, pain and symptom management, and on measuring quality of life. In addition the book evaluates current research methods in palliative care and suggests suitable alternatives. Finally the book bridges the gap between science and practice by providing the reader with the current evidence and how it can be applied in the practice setting.


Nephrology Secrets

Nephrology Secrets

Author: Edgar V. Lerma

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2011-06-21

Total Pages: 674

ISBN-13: 1416033629

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Nephrology Secrets, 3rd Edition, by Drs. Edgar V. Lerma and Allen R. Nissenson, gives you the nephrology answers you need to succeed on your rotations and boards.. Its unique, highly practical question-and-answer format, list of the "Top 100 Nephrology Secrets," and user-friendly format make it perfect for quick reference. Get the most return for your study time with the proven Secrets® format -- concise, easy to read, and highly effective. Skim the "Top 100 Secrets" and "Key Points" boxes for a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success on the boards and in practice. Enjoy faster, easier review and master the top issues in nephrology with mnemonics, lists, quick-reference tables, and an informal tone that sets this review book apart from the rest. Carry it with you in your lab coat pocket for quick reference or review anytime, anywhere. Handle each clinical situation with confidence with chapters completely updated to reflect the latest information. Find the answers you need faster thanks to a new, more streamlined and problem-based organization. Get the high-yield answers you need to address top nephrology questions


Palliative Medicine E-Book

Palliative Medicine E-Book

Author: T. Declan Walsh

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2008-10-07

Total Pages: 1516

ISBN-13: 143772194X

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As a palliative medicine physician, you struggle every day to make your patients as comfortable as possible in the face of physically and psychologically devastating circumstances. This new reference equips you with all of today's best international approaches for meeting these complex and multifaceted challenges. In print and online, it brings you the world's most comprehensive, state-of-the-art coverage of your field. You'll find the answers to the most difficult questions you face every day...so you can provide every patient with the relief they need. Equips you to provide today's most effective palliation for terminal malignant diseases • end-stage renal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and liver disorders • progressive neurological conditions • and HIV/AIDS. Covers your complete range of clinical challenges with in-depth discussions of patient evaluation and outcome assessment • ethical issues • communication • cultural and psychosocial issues • research in palliative medicine • principles of drug use • symptom control • nutrition • disease-modifying palliation • rehabilitation • and special interventions. Helps you implement unparalleled expertise and global best practices with advice from a matchless international author team. Provides in-depth guidance on meeting the specific needs of pediatric and geriatric patients. Assists you in skillfully navigating professional issues in palliative medicine such as education and training • administration • and the role of allied health professionals. Includes just enough pathophysiology so you can understand the "whys" of effective decision making, as well as the "how tos." Offers a user-friendly, full-color layout for ease of reference, including color-coded topic areas, mini chapter outlines, decision trees, and treatment algorithms. Comes with access to the complete contents of the book online, for convenient, rapid consultation from any computer.


Palliative Medicine

Palliative Medicine

Author: Doreen Oneschuk

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2012-03-15

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 0199694141

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The third edition of this successful book continues to offer a panoramic view of palliative care. It introduces a number of new topics including Neurological Disorders, The Last Days and Palliative Sedation. The contributors illustrate, through the case studies, the desired skills, attitudes, and knowledge required in palliative medicine.


Emergency Medicine Secrets E-Book

Emergency Medicine Secrets E-Book

Author: Vincent J. Markovchick

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2015-11-10

Total Pages: 961

ISBN-13: 0323374832

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For 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. The 6th Edition of Emergency Medicine Secrets, by Drs. Vincent J. Markovchick, Peter T. Pons, Katherine M. Bakes, and Jennie A. Buchanan, features the Secrets' popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, mnemonics, tables, and an informal tone – making reference and review quick, easy, and enjoyable. - Top 100 Secrets and Key Points boxes provide a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice. - The proven Secrets® format gives you the most return for your study time – concise, easy to read, engaging, and highly effective. - Portable size makes it easy to carry with you for quick reference or review anywhere, anytime. - NEW: Expert Consult access features online, interactive multiple choice questions for every chapter, perfect for self-assessment. - Thorough updates keep you current with what's new in emergency medicine.


Emergency Medicine Secrets E-Book

Emergency Medicine Secrets E-Book

Author: Katherine M. Bakes

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2021-05-20

Total Pages: 814

ISBN-13: 0323694748

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For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Emergency Medicine Secrets, 7th Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in this dynamic field. This highly regarded resource features the Secrets' popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style – making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable. - The proven Secrets Series® format gives you the most return for your time – succinct, easy to read, engaging, and highly effective. - Fully revised and updated throughout, including protocols and guidelines that are continuously evolving and that increasingly dictate best practices. - New chapter on Professionalism and Social Media Applications. - Expanded coverage of cost-effective emergency medicine, as well as weapons of mass destruction including chemical, biologic, and radiologic weapons; explosives; and tactical medicine.?? - Top 100 Secrets and Key Points boxes provide a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice and on exams. - Bulleted lists, mnemonics, practical tips from leaders in the field – all providing a concise overview of important board-relevant content. Multiple-choice questions online provide opportunities for further self-assessment. - Portable size makes it easy to carry with you for quick reference or review anywhere, anytime.