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Gives a combination of insights into the legal, medical and patients' points of view regarding how X-rays are taken, regulated, interpreted and misinterpreted in the context of accident and emergency departments. This textbook emphasises the importance of knowing about normal anatomy and normal variations, and of the enormous scope for error.

Based on the contents of: Davidson's principles and practice of medicine / edited by Brian R. Walker, Nicki R. Colledge, Stuart H. Ralston, Ian D. Penman; illustrations by Robert Britton. 22nd edition. 2014.

Presents a short illustrated textbook of neuroanatomy that throughout makes clear the relevance of the anatomy to clinical neurology. This book avoids overburdening the reader with topographical detail that is unnecessary for the medical student.

Provides an overview of health research as an integrated, and problem-solving process. This book intends to bridge the gap between health research methods and evidence-based clinical practice, making it an essential tool for students embarking on research.

Provides a 'skills analysis' of all the clinical procedures likely to be performed by a veterinary nurse in practice. Using its systematic approach, this book explains practical procedures used daily in veterinary practice, covering all aspects of a veterinary nurse's tasks, concentrating on small animal procedures.

Drug prescribing is one of the most important parts of clinical practice. Yet it remains one of the commonly failed components of undergraduate assessments. To remedy this, the Prescribing Skills Assessment (PSA) exam has been introduced in the UK. This book is written specifically for the exam, with one chapter dedicated to each PSA section.

Covers the optimization and integration of energy systems, with a particular focus on fuel cell technology. This book applies thermodynamics, kinetics and economics to study the effect of equipment size, environmental parameters, and economic factors on optimal power production and heat integration.

Offers a practical reference tool to undergraduates and a practical reference tool for clinicians in the application of models and theories to practice. This title provides introduction to the theoretical basis of occupational therapy.

A companion to the best-selling "Myles: Textbook for Midwives", this workbook can be used in combination with Myles or any other Midwifery textbook, to extend and consolidate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of childbearing.

Incorporates all the advances that have taken place in the field over the last decade. This title features full colour, high resolution images throughout, including digital video.

Covering a range of topics, from helping understand what tutors and mentors expect, how to plan work, and coping with stress, this title helps to support undergraduates across all aspects of student life.

The proliferation of special tests used in musculoskeletal examination has left the clinician with a vast array of physical tests at their disposal. This title includes over 150 peripheral tests.

An illustrated guide to neurology and neurosurgery that is suitable for medical students and junior doctors.

Offering an introduction to ophthalmology, this book looks at the anatomy of the eye and its examination. It describes the major diseases of the eye and their management. It also offers an introduction to clinical decision making.

Suitable for clinicians in their practice and students on core clinical placements - musculoskeletal, neurology, respiratory, this book is designed to be an aide memoir in assessment and treatment planning with an access to key facts and figures.

A guide to the principles and practice of urodynamics as applied to the routine management of patients.

Includes reference to surgical techniques in Europe, Australia and the USA. This book emphasises on the use of fixation techniques. It is suitable for medical students, junior doctors, orthopaedic trainees, A&E staff, physiotherapists and the rehabilitation team.

Part of the "Midwifery Essentials" series, this title offers a look at the provision of safe and effective antenatal care, exploring the role of the midwife in the context of professional and national guidance. It prepares the reader to provide safe, evidence-based, woman-centred maternity care.

Explores contemporary postnatal care for women and their families, exploring the role of the midwife as a member of the multi-professional team. This book prepares the reader to provide safe, evidence-based, woman-centred postnatal care for mothers and their babies.

Drawing on the Maitland movement diagram, this title presents a system for mobilization of the neural and musculoskeletal systems. It guides readers through the subject of neurodynamics and the basic mechanisms in movement of the nervous system, linking causal mechanisms to diagnosis and treatment of pain and common musculoskeletal problems.

A guide to diagnosis in Chinese Medicine. It focuses on interpretations of signs and symptoms - the practice beyond the theory.

Gain easy visual access to the common conditions and problems most often encountered in obstetrics and gynecology practice! This resource pairs more than 250 exquisite Netter images with concise descriptions of the most current medical thinking on common diseases/conditions, diagnostics, treatments, and protocols for a single easy-to-use quick reference. New and expanded coverage including a new section on gynaecological and obstetric procedures, overviews of preventative women's health, healthy pregnancy, and counseling place need-to-know guidance at your fingertips for regular office visits, while short reference lists cite graded evidence-based studies for more in-depth research. The result is a superb source for fast clinical reference as well as patient and staff education.Features concise text with standardized headings for quick access to expert medical thinking. Presents more than 250 exquisite Netter and Netter-style illustrations that provide a quick and memorable overview of each disease.Presents topics of importance to obstetrics and gynecology practice, including common procedures, health maintenance schedules, healthy pregnancy check-ups, contraception, counseling, and other preventive care. Includes an evidence-based reference list in each chapter, enabling you to research further into clinical studies with varying levels of evidence. Includes coverage of pathophysiology, when important, for clinical management.

The new book is the definitive text on the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), providing an easily accessible account of the breadth and depth of experience gained worldwide from its use in a wide range of contexts and in different phases of education. The lessons learned from these diverse experiences are included throughout the text. Used globally in all phases of education in the different healthcare professions, the OSCE was first described by the lead author, Harden, in 1975 and it is now the gold standard for performance assessment. The new book is the definitive text on the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), providing an easily accessible account of the breadth and depth of experience gained worldwide from its use in a wide range of contexts and in different phases of education. The lessons learned from these diverse experiences are included throughout the text. Used globally in all phases of education in the different healthcare professions, the OSCE was first described by the lead author, Harden, in 1975 and it is now the gold standard for performance assessment.

Now in its fourth edition and with a new title - Injection Techniques in Musculoskeletal Medicine - this successful step-by-step guide is a trusted resource used by a wide range of practitioners who have to deal with the management of painful joints and soft tissues, particularly in relation to sports and overuse injuries. Area by area, guidance is given for each lesion on appropriate patient selection and delivery of the drug. Every technique has its own two-page spread containing a written description along with an anatomical illustration of the region and a photograph showing the anatomical landmarks for the injection. This new edition is now accompanied by a Trainer available via www.injectiontechniquesonline.com. Please see log on for further details on how to access the virtual training guide - introduced by Stephanie Saunders herself - which covers the top most common injection techniques for each of the body regions. Through key text, videos, animations and interactive self-assessment, users are tested on their knowledge of anatomical landmarks, differential diagnoses, assessment criteria, drug selection and technical skill. Further access is given to a library of over 50 video clips showing supplementary injection techniques which clearly demonstrate the correct anatomical position for each needle insertion. Illustrations, references, lesions, drugs, controversies! Chapters on Other Injectable Substances; Landmark and Image Guided Injections Latest evidence in injection therapy literature Adapted and simplified practical sections Access to Musculoskeletal Injection Techniques Trainer - a virtual aid to test your anatomical and technical skills on the top most common injections for the upper and lower limbs and spine - perfect for self-testing and honing your skills! Log on to www.injectiontechniquesonline.com to begin The Trainer also gives unlimited access to a bank of over 50 video clips demonstrating actual needle insertion for each lesion

This workbook is designed to supplement optics textbooks and covers all the traditional topics of geometrical optics. Terms, equations, definitions, and concepts are discussed briefly and explained through a series of problems that are worked out in a step-by-step manner which simplifies the problem-solving process. Additional practice problems are provided at the end of each chapter.* - An indispensable tool when studying for the state and National Boards * - An ideal supplement to optics textbooks * - Covers the traditional topics of geometrical optics.

The Farinograph Handbook: Advances in Technology, Science and Applications, Fourth Edition, highlights the instrument''s changes over the last three decades. This book outlines how different farinograph models work, how to properly run a standard test and interpret the results, and the standard and unconventional applications for the instrument. This fourth edition will familiarize readers with the farinograph instrument''s principles of operation and factors that affect its operation. This edition also contains new research on dough rheology, the use of results for process control in traditional bakery applications, and information on instrument maintenance and calibration. This handbook is ideal for dough rheologists, cereal scientists, food (specifically, bread) scientists, millers, grain developers, academics, researchers and students. Acts as an authoritative source for information regarding the farinograph and its use Provides full coverage of the principles governing the instrument, its operation and application of results Contains a troubleshooting section which addresses common issues encountered with the instrument Covers information on potential sources of error and how to avoid or control them Equips the reader to determine when an instrument requires maintenance and/or repair