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Color Atlas of Human Poisoning and Envenomingby James Diaz
Taylor & Francis 2007; US$ 149.95Full of instant information, color photographs, diagrams, CT scans, and MRI, this atlas is the only full-color resource available for the immediate visual association and rapid identification of envenoming species, resultant lesions, the clinical outcomes of envenoming or poisoning, and the recommended treatment strategies to limit toxic exposures and injuries. Covering the major subspecialties of toxicology, the information is presented in an as-needed fashion with chapters on general poisoning management and multipurpose antidotes followed by chapters on specific poisons and venoms. With no-nonsense, bulleted text, tables, figure legends, and diagrams this atlas provides an immediate reference for use in emergency differential diagnosis. more...
Making Health Policyby Kent Buse; Nick Mays; Gill Walt
McGraw-Hill Education 2007; US$ 47.98Surprisingly little guidance is available to public health practitioners who wish to understand how issues get onto policy agendas, how policy makers treat evidence and why some policy initiatives are implemented while others languish. This book views power and process as integral to understanding policy and focuses on the three key elements in policy making: the context, the actors and the processes. It is a guide for those who wish to improve their skills in navigating and managing the health policy process, irrespective of the health issue or setting. more...
Understanding Health Policyby Thomas Bodenheimer; Kevin Grumbach
McGraw-Hill 2008; US$ 45.95The most clinically applicable textbook on the subject of healthcare With a brand-new, two-color design that complements the already lucid writing style, this new edition of Understanding Health Policy makes the subject of healthcare principles, structures, and financial underpinnings more accessible than ever. Ideal for anyone involved in the industry, from students to clinicians to administrators, it brings you up to date on all the burning issues of healthcare, including government and private insurance issues, access to care, and the machinations of healthcare delivery. The authors, two doctors internationally recognized for their work on health policy, have provided valuable new information on the pharmaceutical industry,... more...
Health and Welfare during Industrializationby Richard H. Steckel; Roderick Floud
University of Chicago Press 2008; US$ 39.00In this unique anthology, Steckel and Floud coordinate ten essays that bring a new perspective to inquiry about standard of living in modern times. These papers are arranged for international comparison, and they individually examine evidence of health and welfare during and after industrialization in eight countries: the United States, Britain, Sweden, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Japan, and Australia. The essays incorporate several indicators of quality of life, especially real per capita income and health, but also real wages, education, and inequality. And while the authors use traditional measures of health such as life expectancy and mortality rates, this volume stands alone in its extensive use of new "anthropometric" data—information... more...
Forensic Psychologyby Graham J. Towl; David A. Crighton
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2010; US$ 73.95A comprehensive overview of forensic psychology as it applies to the civil and criminal justice systems in the UK, which draws on the international evidence base, with contributions from leading international experts Designed to cover the British Psychological Society training syllabus in forensic psychology, meeting the needs of postgraduate students Chapters are each written by leading international experts, and provide the latest research and evidence base practice for students Ideal for qualified practitioners as a resource for continuing professional development The text is written in a style designed to support and direct students, and includes specific learning aids and guides to further study Linked to an online site providing additional... more...
Health Promotion Programsby Carl I. Fertman; Diane D. Allensworth; Society for Public Health Education
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2010; US$ 70.00Health Promotion Programs introduces the theory of health promotion and presents an overview of current best practices from a wide variety of settings that include schools, health care organizations, workplace, and community. The 43 contributors to Health Promotion Programs focus on students and professionals interested in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote health equity. In addition to the focus on best practices, each chapter contains information on: Identifying health promotion programs Eliminating health disparities Defining and applying health promotion theories and models Assessing the needs of program participants Creating and supporting evidence-based programs Implementing health promotion... more...
Child Abuse & Neglectby Vincent J. Palusci; Howard Fischer
Manson Publishing Ltd 2010; US$ 120.00Written by and for professionals in disciplines ranging from general and child abuse paediatrics, to surgery, emergency medicine, pathology, dentistry, nursing and social work, the book reflects current, and increasing, knowledge in this field. It contains high-quality representative photographs of diagnostic possibilities. The authors stress throughout the importance of including a broad range of possibilities in their differential diagnoses so that a non-inflicted condition is not labelled child abuse, and an inflicted injury cannot be mistaken for a more innocent condition. more...
Democratizing Healthby Hans Lofgren; Evelyne J. J. de Leeuw; Michael Leahy
Edward Elgar Publishing 2011; US$ 40.00This book examines the important role of consumer activism in health policy in different national contexts. In an age of shifting boundaries between state and civil society, consumer groups are potentially drivers of democratisation in the health domain. The expert contributors explore how their activities bring new dynamics to relations between service providers, the medical profession, government agencies, and other policy actors. This book is unique in comprehensively analysing the opportunities and dilemmas of this type of activism, including ambiguous partnerships between consumer groups and stakeholders such as the pharmaceutical industry. These themes are explored within an internationally comparative framework, with case studies from... more...
Transforming Public Health Practiceby Bernard J. Healey; Cheryll D. Lesneski
John Wiley & Sons 2011; US$ 85.00This text provides students a foundation in public health practice and management, focusing on developing the knowledge and skills required by the real world of public health. The authors of Transforming Public Health Practice explain the drivers of change in public health practice, key success factors for public health programs, dealing with the chronic disease burden, the impact of national health policy on public health practice, and tools for understanding and managing population health. Transforming Public Health Practice covers core leadership and management skills, covering areas such as politics, workforce, partnership and collaboration, change management, outcomes orientation, opportunities for improvement, health equity, and future... more...
Financial Analysis in Pharmacy Practiceby Keith N Herist; Brent Rollins; Matthew Perri
Pharmaceutical Press 2011; US$ 46.86This introductory text covers the basics of accounting and financial management and demonstrates the application of these principles to pharmacy practice. Coverage includes: the guiding principles of accounting; financial statements, from detailed transactions to summary reports; basics of finance and financial analysis; budgeting and inventory management; pricing goods and services; personal financial management.Case studies, based on realistic examples are used to show how accounting and financial management principles apply to all areas of pharmacy practice. Financial Analysis in Pharmacy Practice is an invaluable resource for graduate students in pharmacy administration and professional pharmacy students, as well as pharmacists in the public... more...