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Focuses on the importance of managing diversity in health services. This book examines what is meant by managing diversity and outlines the nature of inequalities in the UK, and their implications for health care professionals. It explores the interface between management skills and knowledge and quality, fit-for-purpose practice.

Provides explanations of the common investigations carried out on various body systems. This work addresses the relationship between normal physiology and disease processes and the place of clinical investigation within these events. It also includes chromosome studies and blood cholesterol values.

Taking a range of clinical problems in prosthetic dentistry, this title serves as a step by step guide to differential diagnosis and treatment planning for dental students.

Contains presentations of the fundamentals of EEG technology and interpretation as well as a review of digital EEG technology and EEG clinical correlations. Suitable for those just beginning to learn EEG as well as those who are already experienced, this book is organized according to EEG findings.

As researchers unravelled the mysteries of new viruses, drug companies navigated new antiviral therapies designed to treat and prevent influenza through clinical trials. The continual development of new antivirals and control measures underscores not only the significance of influenza, but highlights options for the control of influenza.

Describes the use of Chinese and Western herbs in the treatment of childhood illnesses, focusing on methods of treatment that lead a child back to health rather than suppress symptoms. This book examines remedies used for a variety of common conditions and illnesses, and explores how to break the cycle of symptoms leading to a chronic condition.

Bridges the gap between the theoretical foundations of acupuncture and its application in a Western clinical context.

Gives a comprehensive introduction to massage techniques and offers guidelines on the assessment of each body region prior to massage (including the symptoms and signs relating to pathology). This book describes applied massage techniques for common conditions and their utilization as an adjunct to both conventional and complementary treatments.

Provides in-depth information on the care of the newborn, both normal and abnormal, full-term and pre-term, from minor to major abnormalities and illnesses. This text provides an introduction to neonatology, concentrating on common conditions, for the health professionals concerned with care of the newborn.

Nurses need to know about medicine to understand their work with patients. This book is written in consultation with nurses and covers the medical knowledge that they require.

Provides a summary of the results and clinical implications of research in spiritual healing, energy medicine and the effects of intentionality. This book also explores questions such as: what is the science behind these practices? Is there any research? Is it any good? What are the implications of this research for medicine and science? And more.

Containing the data frequently used by dietitians and others in practice, this book is also useful for dietetic students during their clinical placements. Data is accessible from tables, clear diagrams and tabbed sections. It also contains appendices on various subjects, including the nutritional compositions of foods, a weaning guide, and more.

Explores the difficulties of managing the maternity care of those who are drug dependent. Key issues in this book include the medical and obstetric problems of mothers, the consequences for the child, pregnant women who are HIV positive or have hepatitis B, outreach work and counseling.

Increasingly, healthcare professionals are encountering patients who are, or wish to be, taking herbal medicines. This book seeks to provide answers to frequently asked questions, and aims to enable healthcare professionals to recommend safe alternatives to orthodox treatment if appropriate.

Offers an understanding of the principles of geometrical and physical optics, useful for students engaged in the study of the visual sciences. This text explains these difficult concepts in order to apply them to the practical and clinical aspects of vision, suitable for the non-physicist.

This is a practical guide to the assessment of the locomotor system. It provides coverage of the examination of patients with joint or periarticular disease. It includes details of joint aspiration, injection techniques and examination of synovial fluid.

A manual demonstrating how to undertake direct release myofascial techniques. It is suitable for use by all manual therapists and bodyworkers.

Looks at the treatment options for foot problems, how the appropriate selections should be made and how they should be incorporated into the management of the affected patient. This book covers 3 main sections such as: essential principles of managing foot disorders; methods for managing foot conditions; and management of specific client groups.

A practical guide to many women health issues. It focuses on disease and disorders, which are unique to or are more common, in women.

Presents an illustrated, didactic guide to the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of back pain. Based on a diagnostic approach to back pain, this text is practical and includes how-to-do-it-yourself tips based on the authors' many years of practical experience. It is for all those involved in the diagnosis and treatment of back pain.

Provides a comprehensive "head-to-head" forum for the debate into open versus endoluminal vascular treatment. This book is illustrated with over 150 half tones and 30 specially commissioned line artworks. It is a one-stop resource for both the trainee vascular surgeon and the vascular consultant.

Provides a literature based introduction to contemporary approaches in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Provides a practice-based text concentrating on how nursing should focus on positive aspects of care and developing quality of life.

As the first multidisciplinary gathering organised by physiotherapists addressing exclusively the issue of pain, the conference has served as an update in pain management. This work includes papers and the commentary on the 'Images of Pain' art exhibition. It is a useful read for any health professional dealing with pain and its treatment.

Offers insight and guidance on a variety of issues that are likely to be encountered by the Nurse Practitioner in everyday practice.

Features real-life case studies to deliver practical advice and information on specific aspects of care delivery and risk management. This text manly focuses on the experience of the patient, and is useful for those involved in the trauma and recovery process.

Therapy is an essentially human activity that needs to be understood in terms of the relationships, processes of communication and people involved. This title supports therapists in establishing open and mutual relationships, with clients and colleagues, for shared decision making, effective working partnerships and mutual empowerment.

Provides discussion of qualitative research and potential role for qualitative research in enhancing both the theoretical bases of occupational and physical therapy and the knowledge bases that inform evidence-based practice. This book draws examples from research undertaken by physical therapists and occupational therapists.

A book about the psychological journey women make when they become pregnant, give birth and adjust to life after childbirth. It focuses on three main issues: the experience for women, their families and caregivers, the psychological needs of women and their families at this time and the best way for caregivers to meet these psychological needs.

Provides the pain specialist and trainee with an overview on the management complexities, assessment tools, and multiple treatment modalities. A useful companion to the "Textbook of Pain", this book emphasises on the clinical aspects of pain medicine. It contains the information that the practitioner and trainee needs.