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Obesity Management in Primary Care, An Issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, Volume 43-1 (Hardcover): Mark B... Obesity Management in Primary Care, An Issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, Volume 43-1 (Hardcover)
Mark B Stephens
R1,866 Discovery Miles 18 660 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, devoted to Obesity Management, is guest edited by Dr. Mark Stephens of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. Articles in this important issue include: Obesity: What Do the Statistics Say?; Economic Impact of Obesity; The Future of Pediatric Obesity; Obesity Prevention and Screening; Behavior Modification in Obesity Management; Nutritional Therapy; Physical Activity: Cornerstone or Roadblock?; Pharmacologic Therapy for Obesity; Surgical Approaches to Obesity; Multidisciplinary Teams and Obesity: Role of the Modern Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH); Healthcare Systems and National Policy: Role of Leadership in the Obesity Crisis; and Special Populations in Obesity Management.

The Inner Consultation - How to Develop an Effective and Intuitive Consulting Style, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition):... The Inner Consultation - How to Develop an Effective and Intuitive Consulting Style, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Roger Neighbour
R1,249 Discovery Miles 12 490 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The Inner Consultation, Second Edition sets out the author's thoughts on how consulting skills, and methods of teaching them, have evolved in the 17 years since the book's first publication. It also develops the theme of 'curiosity' as the key requirement for patient-centred consulting and provides a practical consultation model with five checkpoints to work to, advice for developing skills, and suggestions for doctors to ensure they know the cues in the consultation that require their full attention. All general practitioners, GP registrars, and medical professionals will find this book essential and thought-provoking reading.

Medical Devices - Regulations, Standards and Practices (Hardcover): Seeram Ramakrishna, Lingling Tian, Charlene Wang, Susan... Medical Devices - Regulations, Standards and Practices (Hardcover)
Seeram Ramakrishna, Lingling Tian, Charlene Wang, Susan Liao, Wee-Eong Teo
R4,317 R4,011 Discovery Miles 40 110 Save R306 (7%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Medical Devices and Regulations: Standards and Practices will shed light on the importance of regulations and standards among all stakeholders, bioengineering designers, biomaterial scientists and researchers to enable development of future medical devices. Based on the authors' practical experience, this book provides a concise, practical guide on key issues and processes in developing new medical devices to meet international regulatory requirements and standards.

Asthma (Hardcover, 1988 ed.): G. Jariwalla Asthma (Hardcover, 1988 ed.)
G. Jariwalla
R5,701 Discovery Miles 57 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Buka's Emergencies in Dermatology (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Bobby Buka, Annemarie Uliasz, Karthik Krishnamurthy Buka's Emergencies in Dermatology (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Bobby Buka, Annemarie Uliasz, Karthik Krishnamurthy
R5,157 Discovery Miles 51 570 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book offers thorough coverage of emergencies in dermatology, from the basics of critical care for dermatologic emergencies, to neonatal and pediatric emergencies, infectious emergencies, drug eruptions and HIV-AIDS-related emergencies, among many others.

Family Ill Health - An investigation in general practice (Paperback): Robert Kellner Family Ill Health - An investigation in general practice (Paperback)
Robert Kellner
R1,600 Discovery Miles 16 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Tavistock Press was established as a co-operative venture between the Tavistock Institute and Routledge & Kegan Paul (RKP) in the 1950s to produce a series of major contributions across the social sciences. This volume is part of a 2001 reissue of a selection of those important works which have since gone out of print, or are difficult to locate. Published by Routledge, 112 volumes in total are being brought together under the name The International Behavioural and Social Sciences Library: Classics from the Tavistock Press. Reproduced here in facsimile, this volume was originally published in 1963 and is available individually. The collection is also available in a number of themed mini-sets of between 5 and 13 volumes, or as a complete collection.

Parkinson's Disease and Nonmotor Dysfunction (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2013): Ronald F. Pfeiffer, Ivan Bodis-Wollner Parkinson's Disease and Nonmotor Dysfunction (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2013)
Ronald F. Pfeiffer, Ivan Bodis-Wollner
R5,703 Discovery Miles 57 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The first edition of Parkinson's Disease and Nonmotor Dysfunction was published in 2005 to provide a source of detailed information that could be readily accessed by the practicing physician. The widely praised first edition described and explained these nonmotor features that had at that point received insufficient attention both in the medical and in the lay literature. Since the publication of the first edition, awareness and knowledge of the nonmotor features of PD has dramatically expanded, calling for a new edition of this important title. Timely, fully updated and expanded, Parkinson's Disease and Nonmotor Dysfunction, Second Edition, offers a state-of-the-art overview of the topic from the same talented group of experienced researchers and clinicians who were the driving force behind the first edition. Importantly, a range of additional aspects of nonmotor dysfunction in PD -- such as dermatological, vestibular, and dental dysfunction -- have been included in this second edition, which remains subdivided into five diverse domains: Behavioral abnormalities, autonomic dysfunction, sleep-related dysfunction, sensory dysfunction, and other aspects of PD such as oculomotor dysfunction, fatigue, and maxillofacial issues. An invaluable contribution to the literature in movement disorders, this revised and expanded collection of contributions by an even larger contingent of superbly knowledgeable authors will further increase awareness of the manifold contributions that nonmotor features may make to the collective clinical picture experienced by the patient with PD.

Empirically Supported Therapies - Best Practice in Professional Psychology (Hardcover, New): Keith S. Dobson, Kenneth D. Craig Empirically Supported Therapies - Best Practice in Professional Psychology (Hardcover, New)
Keith S. Dobson, Kenneth D. Craig
R4,692 Discovery Miles 46 920 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In 1995, the APA division on clinical psychology created a task force to compile a list of empirically validated procedures. Those left off the list were deemed invalid, leading to much controversy in the field of mental health service. Adding to the controversy are mental health corporations and HMOs that are using or planning to use the task forceAEs lists to determine which interventions they will reimburse for and which they will not. Empirically Supported Therapies responds to this recent interest in basing practice on the empirical validation of interventions and treatments. Organized into two parts, the first comprises theoretical issues surrounding the development and promotion of empirically validated interventions. In the second part, contributors examine some of the validated interventions as illustrations of the issues involved in the debate. Presenting a balanced examination of a controversial topic, Empirically Supported Therapies is a much needed contribution to the literature for professionals in clinical and counseling psychology, human services, interpersonal violence, social work, developmental psychology, and nursing.

Caring for Patients - A Critique of the Medical Model (Paperback, New Ed): Allen Barbour Caring for Patients - A Critique of the Medical Model (Paperback, New Ed)
Allen Barbour
R1,013 Discovery Miles 10 130 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"See your patient as a person, not a disease." This is the essential message of an experienced and compassionate physician who questions the prevailing medical model of patient care - that every illness has a physical cause that can be identified and treated medically - and who argues for the necessity of taking the psychological and social circumstances of the patient into account in the process of diagnosis and treatment.

Performance Improvement Through Information Management - Health Care's Bridge to Success (Hardcover, 1999 ed.): Marion J.... Performance Improvement Through Information Management - Health Care's Bridge to Success (Hardcover, 1999 ed.)
Marion J. Ball; Foreword by J.G. King; Edited by Judith V. Douglas
R2,999 Discovery Miles 29 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Performance Improvement through Information Management highlights performance improvement and business strategies throughout various health care settings, focusing on business drivers and management mechanisms, explaining when, how, and why information technology solutions are of value. Structured on three levels: Market Environment, Transformational Processes, and Enabling Technologies, the text describes the current state of the art of health care and the shape of things to come, and provides practical solutions and strategies for implementing applications of technology within the current context of health care and its transformation. This text will be an invaluable reference to the chief executive officers, chief information officers, senior executives, and board members who are shaping health care today and into the 21st century. Likewise, it will appeal to healthcare administrators and managers, healthcare systems specialists, and students in advanced healthcare professional and academic programs.

Pulmonary Sarcoidosis - A Guide for the Practicing Clinician (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Marc A. Judson Pulmonary Sarcoidosis - A Guide for the Practicing Clinician (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Marc A. Judson
R4,946 Discovery Miles 49 460 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"Pulmonary Sarcoidosis: A Guide for the Practicing Clinician" is a valuable resource for clinicians of varied disciplines concerning the care of the sarcoidosis patient. Sarcoidosis is a multi-system disorder and represents a major challenge to physicians. Although any organ may be involved with sarcoidosis, the lung is the most common organ affected. Chapters are written by distinguished authors who have extensive experience in caring for these patients. Detailed figures and tables are provided to guide the practicing clinician through all aspects of the condition, from clinical manifestations to treatment options. "Pulmonary Sarcoidosis: A Guide for the Practicing Clinician" is fully comprehensive and evidence-based and will be an essential addition to the bookshelves of all whose practice involves the care and treatment of patients with sarcoidosis.

Understanding ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS: A Worktext, 2022 Edition (Paperback, 7th edition): Mary Jo Bowie Understanding ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS: A Worktext, 2022 Edition (Paperback, 7th edition)
Mary Jo Bowie
R1,464 R1,356 Discovery Miles 13 560 Save R108 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Become proficient with the latest 2022 ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines and new 2022 ICD-10 codes using Bowie's UNDERSTANDING ICD-10-CM AND ICD-10-PCS: A WORKTEXT, 2022 EDITION. Updated annually, this hands-on worktext presents the most current diagnostic and procedural coding systems. New content covers codes for COVID-19 and expanded, new ICD-10-CM codes for issues such as malignant bilateral ovaries, thrombocytosis, depression, toxic encephalopathy and social determinants of health. This edition's easy-to-follow approach reinforces understanding with professional exercises, expanded actual coding assignments and real case studies. Illustrations and digital links to medical research websites strengthen your knowledge of anatomy and disease processes to increase your coding accuracy. Use this trusted resource and MindTap online tools with Medical Coding Trainer and more than 200 digital cases to prepare for certification exams and diagnostic and procedural coding career success.

The Business Planning Tool Kit - A workbook for the primary care team (Hardcover, 1st New edition): Annie Philips The Business Planning Tool Kit - A workbook for the primary care team (Hardcover, 1st New edition)
Annie Philips
R5,370 Discovery Miles 53 700 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Although all primary care organisations have to develop business plans at every level, for many this is a new experience. This book will show the reader how., The Business Planning Tool Kit is a practical, comprehensive book that contains all the reader needs to know about business planning in primary care. The book includes topics on what to include in a business plan, personnel, finances, premises and information management. It is an interactive guide including links to websites that have practical templates for the reader to download and use. It takes general practitioners, practice managers, and managers in primary care groups, trusts, and health authorities through the business planning process in a clear, straightforward way., This book provides a whole new way of looking at how general practice can be managed and it does so in the form of a manual which gives whoever takes on the task the tools to do so. The layout of the book is a joy. Every section has sheets on which staff members can write their comments on the issue in hand. Users of this book are likely to find themselves in a healthier practice because of it.' Andrew Polmear, in the Foreword

The Hyperlipidaemia Handbook (Hardcover, 1990 ed.): M. Godfrey The Hyperlipidaemia Handbook (Hardcover, 1990 ed.)
M. Godfrey
R2,935 Discovery Miles 29 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

1 Shepherd Coronary artery disease, the most important cause of death in the United Kingdom, kills about 200 000 Britons each year. Many victims are struck down out of the blue and in the prime of an active working life. Others survive the fIrst attack but are so debilitated by it that they are compelled to fall back on the efforts of their family and the Social and Health Services for their future survival. The epidemic proportions of the problem and the burden which it places on the community at large has led many health care professionals to reassess their attitudes to heart disease prevention. In the past, the clinician's attention has been directed primarily at the treatment of established ischaemic heart disease rather than focussing on forestalling its appearance by attempting to tackle those life-style habits within the population which appear to predispose to it. A number of recent developments make this approach hard to sustain. First, there is now convincing evidence that action taken against cigarette smoking, hyper tension and hypercholesterolaemia offers signifIcant protection to the individual. Secondly, effective and apparently safe antihypertensive and lipid-lowering agents have recently become available to the practicing clinician. Thirdly, developments in computer technology and laboratory equipment manufacture have brought the measurement of coronary risk factors right into the primary health care setting. And, last, but not least, political attitudes towards prevention now favour the enthusiastic general practitioner with an interest in anticipating and averting the development of degenerative diseases like atherosclerosis."

Caring for Patients - A Critique of the Medical Model (Hardcover): Allen Barbour Caring for Patients - A Critique of the Medical Model (Hardcover)
Allen Barbour
R3,785 Discovery Miles 37 850 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"See your patient as a person, not a disease." This is the essential message of an experienced and compassionate physician who questions the prevailing medical model of patient care - that every illness has a physical cause that can be identified and treated medically - and who argues for the necessity of taking the psychological and social circumstances of the patient into account in the process of diagnosis and treatment.

Adolescent Medicine Today: A Guide To Caring For The Adolescent Patient (Hardcover): Elise D. Berlan, Terrill D Bravender Adolescent Medicine Today: A Guide To Caring For The Adolescent Patient (Hardcover)
Elise D. Berlan, Terrill D Bravender
R5,078 Discovery Miles 50 780 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Filled with short, succinct chapters written by experts in the field of Adolescent Medicine, this handbook covers the major health issues that practicing clinicians regularly encounter in the care of teens and young adults. From menstrual concerns and sexually transmitted infections, anxiety disorders and depression, to eating disorders and common sports medicine concerns, this book is an ideal reference guide for busy clinical practices. Students, residents, and established clinicians will find the "Adolescent Pearls" section of each chapter particularly useful. Contents: Routine Health Maintenance Normal Growth and Development Precocious Puberty Delayed Puberty Dysmenorrhea and Pelvic Pain Irregular Vaginal Bleeding Amenorrhea Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Vulvovaginitis Pelvic Inflammatory Disease HIV/AIDS Contraception Pregnancy Abdominal Pain Eating Disorders Alcohol and Substance Abuse Tobacco Cessation Obesity Depression Anxiety Disorders Suicide ADHD Common Musculoskeletal Concerns Common Cardiac Concerns Common Rheumatologic Concerns Headache Acne Male Health College Health Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Health Institutionalized Adolescent Health Adolescents with Special Health Care Needs Confidentiality and Consent

Medical Malpractice in Nineteenth-Century America - Origins and Legacy (Paperback): Kenneth De Ville Medical Malpractice in Nineteenth-Century America - Origins and Legacy (Paperback)
Kenneth De Ville
R905 Discovery Miles 9 050 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Highly readable . . . . interdisciplinary history of a high order.
-- The Historian

Well-written and superbly documented . . . . Both physicians and lawyers will find this book useful and fascinating.
-- Journal of the American Medical Association

This is the first book-length historical study of medical malpractice in 19th-century America and it is exceedingly well done . . . . The author reveals that, beginning in the 1840s, Americans began to initiate malpractice lawsuits against their physicians and surgeons. Among the reasons for this development were the decline in the belief in divine providence, increased competition between physicians and medical sects, and advances in medical science that led to unrealistically high expectations of the ability of physicians to cure . . . . This book is well written, often entertaining and witty, and is historically accurate, based on the best secondary, as well as primary sources from the time period. Highly recommended.
-- Choice

Adept at not only traditional historical research but also cultural studies, the author treats the reader to an intriguing discussion of how 19th-century Americans came truly to see their bodies differently . . . . a sophisticated new standard in the field of malpractice history.
-- The Journal of the Early Republic

By far the best compilation and analysis of early medical malpractice cases I have seen . . . . this excellently crafted study is bound to be of interest to a large number of readers.
-- James C. Mohr, author of Abortion in America: The Origins and Evolution of a National Policy

Dermatological Signs of Systemic Disease (Hardcover, 5th edition): Jeffrey P. Callen, Joseph L. Jorizzo, John J. Zone, Warren... Dermatological Signs of Systemic Disease (Hardcover, 5th edition)
Jeffrey P. Callen, Joseph L. Jorizzo, John J. Zone, Warren Piette, Misha A. Rosenbach, …
R3,822 Discovery Miles 38 220 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The new edition of Dermatological Signs of Systemic Disease helps you identify a full range of common and rare systemic diseases early on so they can be managed as effectively as possible. Formerly titled Dermatological Signs of Internal Disease, it takes an evidence-based approach to diagnosis and treatment, offering dependable clinical recommendations that enable you to attain definitive diagnoses of internal diseases that manifest on the skin. Allows you to attain definitive diagnoses of internal diseases that manifest on the skin. Uses a consistent, user-friendly format for easy reference. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, and references from the book on a variety of devices. Covers hot topics such as lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, autoinflammatory diseases, eosinophilic and neutrophilic dermatoses, and psoriasis therapies and co-morbidities. Highlights newer therapies and treatment options for most diseases. Includes over 500 full-color illustrations - 200 new to this edition - that provide the best possible representations of diseases as they appear in the clinic. Features more viewpoints from an expanded team of nationally recognized experts in their respective fields.

Family Psychology - The Art of the Science (Hardcover): William M. Pinsof, Jay L. Lebow Family Psychology - The Art of the Science (Hardcover)
William M. Pinsof, Jay L. Lebow
R3,345 Discovery Miles 33 450 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book is the product of a multi-year initiative, sponsored by the Division of Family Psychology (43) of the American Psychological Association, the Family Institute at Northwestern University, Oxford University Press and Northwestern University, to bring together the leading researchers in family psychology in five major areas of great social and health relevance - good marriage, depression, divorce and remarriage, partner violence, and families and physical health. The book embodies a series of fie systemically and developmentally informed mini-books or manuals, critically examining the exisiting research in each area and illuminating new directions for future research. The chapters in each area cover a wide range of distinct issues and diverse populations. Through a pre-publication face-to-face two-day conference, the editors invited each of the authors in each specific domain to collaborate and co-ordinate their chapters, creating a synergy for the development of new knowledge. Additionaly, the editors encouraged the authors to step outside of their own specific research program to reflect on the unique challenges and opportunities in their research domain. The resulting book provides the next generation of theorists, researchers and therapists with an in-depth and fresh look at what has been done and what remains to be done in each area. If you are a social scientist working in these or related areas, the book will sharpen and stimulate your research. If you are a young researcher or are contemplating entering the field of family psychology, the book lays out pathways and strategies for entering and unraveling the mysteries in each area. Lastly, if you are someone who wants to understand the state of the art research in these very relevant domains, this book takes you to the top of the mountain with the very best guides and provides a vista that compels and illuminates.

The New GP's Handbook - How to Make a Success of Your Early Years as a GP (Paperback, 1 New Ed): Peter Davies, Lindsay... The New GP's Handbook - How to Make a Success of Your Early Years as a GP (Paperback, 1 New Ed)
Peter Davies, Lindsay Moran, Adrian Roebuck
R1,616 Discovery Miles 16 160 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

General Practice has never been an easy occupation. In the past there were some clear structures and routes for new GPs to take. You could expect to join a practice and progress through the ranks, growing in seniority and confidence. You might have been informally mentored by one of the older colleagues; learning management and business skills gradually. It is no longer like this. The market has changed, the range of options is wider, and the way through the labyrinth is far from clear. You might find yourself confused and overwhelmed by all the new opportunities, possibilities and prospects. This book helps to clarify uncertainties and guide you towards the right path. It offers ways to formulate strategies when planning your career and maps out the landscape of general practice, enabling you to make, confident and informed decisions about your professional future. Supporting the initiative of First5(R), The New GP's Handbook is highly recommended for newly qualified GPs who will find it answers so many of their questions and helps make the first five years (and beyond) in general practice more understandable, productive and enjoyable. Experienced GPs too, will find the guide invaluable as a current, general overview. General practice is an exciting and rewarding career which provides a host of opportunities for new GPs entering the profession today. Finding the right job, achieving a good work-life balance and developing a culture of lifelong learning are vital not only for the fulfilment of new GPs themselves but for the future of the profession. This book will help you achieve these objectives. Clare J Taylor, in the Foreword

Clinical Cases for General Practice Exams (Paperback, 4th edition): Susan Wearne Clinical Cases for General Practice Exams (Paperback, 4th edition)
Susan Wearne
R1,102 Discovery Miles 11 020 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Clinical Cases for General Practice Exams 4e is the ideal reference for the Australian general practice clinical examination. This fourth edition continues with the role-play style of the highly regarded previous editions. Inspired by real-life patient presentations, the cases allow learners to practise their clinical examination skills. Each case includes instructions for the exam candidate, role-playing patient and case facilitator. The text is perfect for medical students and doctors training to be general practitioners. Features:*All cases have been reviewed and updated.*Problem-based learning scenarios encourage critical thinking, communication and compassionate care in consultation, treatment and management.*Case Commentaries and Common Pitfalls reinforce key points and important issues raised by cases.What's new?*New cases on refugee health, family violence and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

A Textbook of General Practice 3E (Paperback, 3rd edition): Anne Stephenson A Textbook of General Practice 3E (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Anne Stephenson; Patrick White, Ann Wylie
R1,392 Discovery Miles 13 920 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

An essential guide to general practice and being a general practitioner, A Textbook of General Practice is written specifically with the medical student and foundation doctor in mind. Reflecting current practice, the book does not seek to reiterate the content of a general medical textbook, but instead teaches the fundamental principles of general practice. The coverage is comprehensive, with everything the undergraduate student or foundation doctor will encounter in a general practice module or rotation. The skills and knowledge presented can usefully be applied to all areas of clinical practice. With practical exercises throughout the book, readers are encouraged to learn through doing. Quotes from students and tutors offer insights into personal experience, while thinking and discussion points encourage reflection. New features in this edition include improved organization, "red flag" pointers to serious illnesses, and SBA-style self assessment questions. With content entirely updated to reflect the latest recommendations from Tomorrow's Doctors, the third edition of A Textbook of General Practice is the number one choice for undergraduates seeking a narrative introduction to this important discipline.

Changing Values in Medical & Health Care Decision Making (Hardcover): U.J. Jensen Changing Values in Medical & Health Care Decision Making (Hardcover)
U.J. Jensen
R12,274 Discovery Miles 122 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book originated in an international conference on "Values in medical Decision Making" held at the University of Aarhus, Denmark, in June 1988. This was the second conference of the European Society for Philosophy of Medicine and Health Care (ESPMH), which was founded in Maastricht, the Netherlands, in 1987. ESPMH aims at promoting philosophy of medicine and health care in a wide sense and at stimulating contacts between European scholars in this field.

Neurodevelopmental Disabilities - Clinical Care for Children and Young Adults (Hardcover, 2011 ed.): Dilip R. Patel, Donald E... Neurodevelopmental Disabilities - Clinical Care for Children and Young Adults (Hardcover, 2011 ed.)
Dilip R. Patel, Donald E Greydanus, Hatim A. Omar, Joav Merrick
R4,442 Discovery Miles 44 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Increasingly more and more children with developmental disabilities survive into adulthood. Pediatricians and other clinicians are called upon to care for an increasing number of children with developmental disabilities in their practice and thus there is a need for a practical guide specifically written for paediatricians and primary care clinicians that addresses major concepts of neurodevelopmental pediatrics. In the United States, the specialty training leading to a conjoint board certification by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, requires a total of 6 years of training (2 years of pediatrics, 1 year of neurology, 18 months of child neurology, 18 months of neurodevelopmental disabilities). As of December 2006, in the US, there were 241 pediatricians and 55 child neurologists certified in the subspecialty of Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Thus most of the children with developmental disabilities are seen by pediatricians and therefore it is important for these pediatricians to be well informed of common issues in the field. The 60,000 or so pediatricians in the United States (and hundreds more in other countries) are the main target audience for a practical book on neurodevelopmental pediatrics.

Endocrine Psychiatry - Solving the Riddle of Melancholia (Hardcover): Edward Shorter, Max Fink Endocrine Psychiatry - Solving the Riddle of Melancholia (Hardcover)
Edward Shorter, Max Fink
R1,894 Discovery Miles 18 940 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The riddle of melancholia has stumped generations of doctors. It is a serious depressive illness that often leads to suicide and premature death. The disease's link to biology has been intensively studied. Unlike almost any other psychiatric disorder, melancholia sufferers have abnormal endocrine functions. Tests capable of separating melancholia from other mood disorders were useful discoveries, but these tests fell into disuse as psychiatrists lost interest in biology and medicine. In the nineteenth century, theories about the role of endocrine organs encouraged endocrine treatments that loomed prominently in practice. This interest faded in the 1930s but was revived by the discovery of the adrenal hormone cortisol and descriptions of its abnormal functioning in melancholic and psychotic depressed patients. New endocrine tests were devised to plumb the secrets of mood disorders. Two colorful individuals, Bernard Carroll and Edward Sachar, led this revival and for a time in the 1960s and 1970s intensive research interest established connections between hormone dysfunctions and behavior. In the 1980s, psychiatrists lost interest in hormonal approaches largely because they did not correlate with the arbitrary classification of mood disorders. Today the relation between endocrines and behavior have been disregarded.
This history traces the enthusiasm of biological efforts to solve the mystery of melancholia and their fall. Using vibrant language accessible to family care practitioners, psychiatrists and interested lay readers, the authors propose that a useful, a potentially live-saving connection between medicine and psychiatry, has been lost.

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