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Eminent Victorians

by Lytton Strachey

4 biographical essays first published in 1918.

How and When to Be Your Own Doctor

by Isabelle A. Moser Steve Solomon

Dr. Isabelle A. Moser and Steve Solomon collaborated on How and When to Be Your Own Doctor. When Solomon reached his late thirties, he began looking for healthy alternatives. He met Moser and began the practice of a yearly fast to cleanse his body. This book contains their combined knowledge on healing. Topics include How I Became a Hygienist, The Nature and Cause of Disease, Fasting, Colon Cleansing, Diet and Nutrition, Vitamins and Other Food Supplements and The Analysis of Disease States--Helping the Body Recover.

Medicare and You 2011

by Department of Health Human Services

The official government handbook with important information about: new changes to Medicare; your Medicare benefits; choosing a health plan that's right for you; & your Medicare privacy rights.

The Pantry Cookbook: How To Cook Nutritious Meals From Scratch, On A Budget, When Time Is Short

by Michelle Clay

The Pantry Cookbook: how to cook nutritious meals from scratch, on a budget, when time is short. The American diet is all too often a mishmash of pre-made, mass-produced foods which are expensive, high in calories, and low in nutrients. The popular alternative, gourmet cooking, makes all home cooking appear to take long, and involve expensive, intimidating ingredients. But home cooking doesn't have to be this way. In the Pantry Cookbook, you will learn fundamental recipes and cooking techniques that allow you to whip up nutritious, cheap meals, from scratch, in a minimum of time. This is a user-friendly textbook for beginning cooks, a reference for those who wish to rely less on canned soup and instant side-dishes, and a resource for those who already know how to cook a few things but wish to have a more solid foundation of cooking skills. The Pantry Cookbook has over 130 recipes, including basics like hard-boiled eggs, baked chicken, boiled beans, boiled grain, and sautéed vegetables; classics like beef stew, borscht, and pulled pork; and "Quick Recipes" that can be put together in thirty minutes on a weeknight using ingredients prepared on a weekend. Additional features include shopping lists and menus for a week's worth of meals, an extensive list of substitutions, boxed lunch suggestions, kitchen safety information, money-saving tips, spice mix recipes, ideas for feeding toddlers and other picky eaters, and a complete Thanksgiving menu. The Pantry Cookbook is also a fund raising tool! Instead of a standard copyright, the Pantry Cookbook is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribute which allows non-profit organizations to publish, sell, and collect royalties on the book, so long as the profits are used to support programs that address hunger or nutrition issues.

Vaccination Against Smallpox

by Edward Jenner

In the three treatises contained in this volume, originally published between 1798 and 1800, Jenner, who was a pioneer in demonstrating that vaccination was an effective means of preventing smallpox, summarizes his evidence in favor of vaccination and describes individual cases.

Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing: The Craft of Caring (2nd edition) (PDF)

by Phil Barker

Supported by relevant theory, research, policy, and philosophy, this second edition of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing: The craft of caring provides a comprehensive overview of the practice of psychiatic and mental health nursing. The concept of the craft of caring dictates that the basis of good nursing practice is a combination of both art and science, encouraging nurses to take a holistic approach to the practice of psychiatric and mental health nursing. Reflecting current developments in nursing practice and the understanding of mental health disorders, this edition includes twelve additional chapters, placing more emphasis on specific groups such as children and young people, women, older people, asylum seekers, and refugees. Case studies include patients with anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder as well as victims of sexual abuse, those with an eating disorder, homeless patients, and those with dementia and autism. The book also examines specialist services such as psychiatric liaison and spiritual care and includes discussion on psychiatric diagnosis and mental health legislation in relation to human rights. This is an essential text for all psychiatric and mental health nurses at the diploma and degree level, as well as qualified mental health nurses seeking to update their knowledge. It will also be a useful reference for professionals in other disciplines such as social work, medicine, and psychology. Supported by relevant theory, research, policy, and philosophy, this second edition of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing: The craft of caring provides a comprehensive overview of the practice of psychiatric and mental health nursing. The concept of the craft of caring dictates that the basis of good nursing practice is a combination of both art and science, encouraging nurses to take a holistic approach to the practice of psychiatric and mental health nursing. Reflecting current developments in nursing practice and the understanding of mental health disorders, this edition includes twelve additional chapters, placing more emphasis on specific groups such as children and young people, women, older people, asylum seekers, and refugees. Case studies include patients with anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder as well as victims of sexual abuse, those with an eating disorder, homeless patients, and those with dementia and autism. The book also examines specialist services such as psychiatric liaison and spiritual care and includes discussion on psychiatric diagnosis and mental health legislation in relation to human rights. This is an essential text for all psychiatric and mental health nurses at the diploma and degree level, as well as qualified mental health nurses seeking to update their knowledge. It will also be a useful reference for professionals in other disciplines such as social work, medicine, and psychology.

Cultural Awareness in Nursing and Health Care, Second Edition: An Introductory Text (2nd edition) (PDF)

by Christine Hogg Karen Holland

The second edition of this popular introductory text explores the many sensitive issues of culture, race and ethnicity as they affect patient care, including: health and illness beliefs, and their relationship to religious beliefs, mental health and culture, women's health in a multicultural society, caring for older people death and bereavement, All chapters have been updated to present the latest theory and practice and new chapters on men's health and cultural care, and migration and asylum seekers have been added, along with updated case studies and reflective exercises to help the reader link theory to practice. This book is essential reading for all nursing students, as well as midwifery, allied health and health and social care students. It is also a useful reference for qualified nurses, midwives, health care assistants, assistant healthcare practitioners and allied health professionals./p>

Sociology and Health: An Introduction for Health Practitioners (2nd edition)

by Peter Morrall

This lively, introductory text provides students and health practitioners with the foundations of a sociological understanding of health issues. Written for anyone who is interested in health and disease in contemporary global society, this book engages the reader to act upon their occupational and moral responsibilities. It explains the key sociological theories and debates with humour and imagination in a way that will encourage an inquisitive and reflective approach on the part of any student who engages with the text. With individual chapters covering sociology, health, science, power, medicalisation, madness happiness, sex, violence and death, Sociology and Health is organized so that the student moves through sociological approaches and themes which constantly recur in the experience of healthcare. Students will find this a readable and controversial text which covers the ground they need to know in a thought-provoking way. Lecturers will find it a helpful text for generating discussion in tutorials and seminars. There are summaries at the end of each chapter, suggestions for further reading and ideas for the reader.

Acute And Critical Care In Adult Nursing (PDF)

by Desiree Tait

The assessment and management of patients who are critically or acutely ill, or showing signs of clinical deterioration, is a crucial nursing skill. This book will help adult nursing students to competently manage care of critically and acutely ill patients, and to recognise and deal with the early signs of deterioration. The book takes a practical real-life approach to care, with each chapter focussing on patients with specific problems, then interweaving the knowledge and skills needed to care for that patient, including the nurse's role and responsibilities, assessment, diagnosis, planning, management, related pathophysiology and collaborative team working.

Acute Mental Health Nursing: from Acute Concerns to the Capable Practitioner (PDF)

by Damian Mitchell Marc Harrison David Howard

Recent mental health policy has focused on developing community-based services, while the reality remains that patients experiencing acute episodes of illness are mainly cared for in hospital. Acute Mental Health Nursing has been developed as a guide to the core knowledge and skills required for working in inpatient settings. Bringing together a vastly experienced and multi-professional team of contributors, the book covers core areas of practice including: assessmt, risk management, case management and integrated care pathways, observations, congnitive behavioural therapy, psycho-social interventions, medication management, user involvement, social inclusion, measurement of health and social functioning. Drawing on the latest developments in policy and planning, Acute Mental Health Nursing addresses issues which are specific to working in inpatient settings. It has been designed for use in training and is also an excellent source of reference for use in practice.

The Student's Guide to Cognitive Neuroscience (2nd edition)

by Jamie Ward

Reflecting recent changes in the way cognition and the brain are studied, this updated edition provides a comprehensive and student-friendly guide to cognitive neuroscience. Jamie Ward provides an easy-to-follow introduction to neural structure and function, as well as all the key methods and procedures of cognitive neuroscience, with a view to helping students understand how they can be used to shed light on the neural basis of cognition. The book presents an up-to-date overview of the latest theories and findings in all the key topics in cognitive neuroscience, including vision, attention, memory, speech and language, numeracy, executive function, and social and emotional behavior. This edition also contains two completely new chapters on developmental cognitive neuroscience and hearing Throughout, case studies, newspaper reports and everyday examples are used to help students understand the more challenging ideas that underpin the subject. In addition each chapter includes: Summaries of key terms and points Example essay questions Recommended further reading Feature boxes exploring interesting and popular questions and their implications for the subject

Care in Practice for CfE Higher (PDF)

by Janet Miller

A new edition of the bestselling core textbook, Care in Practice for Higher! This book incorporates the most recent thinking in changes to care practice and updates previous editions of Ca re in Practice for Higher , as well as offering relevance to Nationals 4 and 5 in Care, plus appropriate SVQ2 and SVQ3 courses and the HNC in Social Care. There is a focus on person-centred and holistic thinking and an outcomes approach, together with the inclusion of Government policies such as GIRFEC (Getting it Right for Every Child) and Self-directed support.

Care in Practice for CfE Higher (PDF)

by Janet Miller

A new edition of the bestselling core textbook, Care in Practice for Higher! This book incorporates the most recent thinking in changes to care practice and updates previous editions of Ca re in Practice for Higher , as well as offering relevance to Nationals 4 and 5 in Care, plus appropriate SVQ2 and SVQ3 courses and the HNC in Social Care. There is a focus on person-centred and holistic thinking and an outcomes approach, together with the inclusion of Government policies such as GIRFEC (Getting it Right for Every Child) and Self-directed support.

Edexcel Medicine and Health Through Time (PDF)

by Ian Dawson Dan Lyndon Dale Banham

This title is a course book for students taking the Edexcel Medicine Development Study. It covers all the relevant requirements of the Edexcel specification - both the Unit 1 Development Study and the Unit 3 Source Enquiry into the Transformation of Surgery.nbsp;

Introduction to Medicines Management in Nursing (PDF)

by Martina O'Brien Alison Spires Kirsty Andrews

Managing medicines can seem a daunting prospect for new nursing students, but is a crucial skill they must develop from day one to provide safe care to their patients. This book specifically supports first-year, pre-registration students in meeting the required competencies for medicines management needed for progression into the second year. It is structured around the NMC Essential Skills Clusters, providing a clear introduction to law, calculations, administration, introductory pharmacology, patient communication and contextual issues applied to medicines management. The book is written in user-friendly language and uses patient scenarios to explain concepts and apply theory to practice.

Key Concepts In Nursing (PDF)

by Elizabeth Mason-Whitehead

Nursing can be complex and challenging to new students and trainee practitioners. Key Concepts in Nursing provides a much needed guide to the central topics and debates which shape nursing theory, policy and contemporary practice.

Key Concepts in Nursing and Healthcare Research (PDF)

by Annette Mcintosh-Scott

The SAGE Key Concepts series provides students with accessible and authoritative knowledge of the essential topics in a variety of disciplines. Cross-referenced throughout, the format encourages critical evaluation through understanding. Written by experienced and respected academics, the books are indispensable study aids and guides to comprehension. 9781446296066

Introduction to Medicines Management in Nursing

by Martina O'Brien Alison Spires Kirsty Andrews

Managing medicines can seem a daunting prospect for new nursing students, but is a crucial skill they must develop from day one to provide safe care to their patients. This book specifically supports first-year, pre-registration students in meeting the required competencies for medicines management needed for progression into the second year. It is structured around the NMC Essential Skills Clusters, providing a clear introduction to law, calculations, administration, introductory pharmacology, patient communication and contextual issues applied to medicines management. The book is written in user-friendly language and uses patient scenarios to explain concepts and apply theory to practice.

Leadership, Management and Team Working in Nursing (PDF)

by Peter Ellis Shirley Bach

Leadership, management and team working have become central to the role of the nurse, as recognised in the latest NMC standards for education.

Law and Professional Issues in Nursing (2nd edition)

by Richard Griffith Cassam Tengnah

Nurses are more accountable than ever to the public, patients, their employers and the profession and it is vital that they have a clear understanding of the legal, ethical and professional dilemmas they will face in the course of their professional career. This book is an essential resource for student nurses as they begin to develop their knowledge and understanding of the requirements for safe practice in healthcare. This new edition includes increased coverage of protection of vulnerable adults and ethics and principled decision making.

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