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  • Understanding Combat Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorderby Walter F. McDermott

    McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers 2012; US$ 39.95

    This introduction to the invisible wound of war, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, explains the historical development of PTSD, its myriad symptoms and the most effective psychological and medical treatments. Combining the basic tenets of cognitive psychotherapy and his own military experience, the author explores such topics as PTSD's effects on families and spouses, fear and anxiety, memory difficulties, feelings of guilt or anger, depression and suicidal thoughts, and others. Because it is a hidden, psychological wound, veterans afflicted with PTSD may find it difficult to understand their symptoms. Veterans and their families can better understand PTSD by reading this book. more...

  • ABC of Resuscitationby Michael Colquhoun; Anthony Handley; T. R. Evans

    Blackwell Publishing Ltd. 2008; US$ 59.95

    Concise and clearly illustrated, the ABC of Resuscitation contains practical information on all aspects of the subject. New guidelines are just one of the changes to the 5th edition of this book. Many of the chapters are completely rewritten, with new material on automated defibrillators, advanced life support including paediatric life support, new drugs plus many new illustrations. The text is relevant for Europe, Australasia, South Africa, South America, Malaysia and the Middle East - especially Israel. Ireland is moving closer to the European position and away from the USA. more...

  • Final Evaluation Report for the TRICARE Senior Supplement Demonstration Program 2002by Michael Schoenbaum

    RAND Corporation 2002; US$ 9.95

    This work provides an evaluation of the TRICARE Senior Supplement Demonstration (TSSD) and its suitability as a permanent national health care programme. It also covers the implications of the demonstration for the new TRICARE for Life benefit. more...

  • Final Evaluation Report for Uniformed Services Family Health Plan Continuous Open Enrollment Demonstrationby Michael Schoenbaum

    RAND Corporation 2001; US$ 9.95

    This volume asseses the likely impact of continuous open enrolment for retired military personnel subscribing to the Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP). This option is under discussion as an alternative to enrolment during a 30-day period each spring. more...

  • Implementing the Post-deployment Health Practice Guidelineby Donna Farley; Georges Vernez; Suzanne Pieklik; Sherilyn Curry

    RAND Corporation 2002; US$ 9.95

    The Office of the Secretary of Defense/Office of Health Affairs (OSD/HA) is implementing a guideline to identify patients with post-deployment health (PDH) concerns and manage their care. This briefing presents the demonstrations findings and documents successes and challenges. more...

  • The Acquisition of Drugs and Biologics for Chemical and Biological Warfare Defenseby Richard Rettig; Jennifer Brower; Orlie Yaniv

    RAND Corporation 2003; US$ 9.95

    The 1990-1991 Gulf War made clear the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD's) need to effectively acquire drugs and biologics, mainly vaccines, as American troops faced the real threat of chemical and biological warfare (CBW) agents being used in combat. more...

  • Shell Shock to PTSDby Simon Wessely

    Taylor & Francis 2005; US$ 47.50

    Provides a thought-provoking evaluation of the history and practice of military psychiatry, and places its findings in the context of advancing medical knowledge and the developing technology of warfare. more...

  • Military Medicine: From Ancient Times to the 21st Centuryby Jack E. McCallum

    ABC-CLIO 2008; US$ 95.00

    This volume highlights the people and scientific developments in military medicine through the ages, concentrating on medical advances that changed both warfare and societies at home. more...

  • Military Psychologyby Carrie H. Kennedy; Eric A. Zillmer

    Guilford Press 2006; US$ 60.00

    During wartime, the need for mental health professionals intensifies, and the role they play is increasingly important. This comprehensive reference presents crucial knowledge for anyone who provides direct psychological services or consultation to military, law enforcement, or intelligence personnel, or who works to enhance operational readiness. more...

  • International Medical Guide for Shipsby World Health Organization

    World Health Organization 2007; US$ 89.00

    The third edition of the International Medical Guide for Ships shows designated first-aid providers how to diagnose, treat, and prevent the health problems of seafarers on board ship. Since its first publication in 1967, the International Medical Guide for Ships has been a standard reference for medical care on board ships. The second edition, written in 1988, was translated into more than 30 languages, and has been used in tens of thousands of ships. This, the third edition, contains fully updated recommendations aimed to promote and protect the health of seafarers, and is consistent with the latest revisions of both the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines and the International Health Regulations. The International Labour Organization's... more...