Be prepared to respond to many types of disaster scenarios with NAEMT's new course, All Hazards Disaster Response (AHDR). The All Hazards Disaster Response course is an innovative and highly interactive 8-hour course. The Course Manual covers the features of a comprehensive response plan: Communicating effectively during disasters Mutual aid and interoperability Managing resources such as supplies, medications, and equipment Triage and transportation strategies and challenges Patient tracking and evacuation Adapting treatment for burns, blasts, crush, and other injuries when faced with limited resources The All Hazards Disaster Response course teaches participants how to analyze potential threats in their area, assess available resources, and create a response plan that will save lives.

A practical, essential guide to social media for health care professionals, Social Media in Health Care equips readers with the skills to build their online brand, share their professional knowledge with a wider audience, and become a trusted source of information and thought leader in their field. Authors Mona Shattell, Melissa Batchelor, and Rebecca Darmoc explain the principles behind building a respected digital presence and developing meaningful online connections, while providing practical tips for navigating the five major social media platforms: Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Everyone from healthcare students to the most seasoned professionals will benefit from the 3 C’s Framework outlined in the book: Consume, Contribute, and Create. Social Media in Health Care can be read cover to cover or used as quick reference guide. Topics include: Exercises for novice, intermediate, and advanced users  Best practices for consuming, sharing and creating content Tips for readers to build their social media presence and professional brand Recommendations for using digital platforms to expand professional networks Patient privacy concerns and how to avoid ethical pitfalls Social media can start conversations and serve as an open line of communication between peers, the public, and patients. Social Media in Health Care guides members of the medical community in how to use social media to help educate the public and specific patient communities about health care and health policy, make connections with industry leaders and peers, and enhance their professional reputation.  

The purpose of this book is to encourage professionals to become involved in family-oriented services to prevent the spread of HIV and its consequences and to provide examples of strategies for mobilizing family resources in the prevention and adaptation to HIV and AIDS. The members of the NIMH Consortium on Families and HIV/AIDS have prepared these chapters building on their research and practice experience. Together some of the nation?s most capable behavioral prevention and treatment scientists have developed these prevention programs based on sound scientific principles and are currently testing them in rigorous controlled trials in communities across the country. While these interventions have not yet been demonstrated to be effective, they have received rigorous peer review by independent scientists conducted under the auspices of the NIMH, and were considered worthy of research support. This book focuses on populations were HIV infection is now quickly spreading, and yet relatively little is know about family interventions with these populations. The prevention programs address the spectrum of programs to prevent the spread of HIV and its consequences. The HIV prevention programs are intended to promote greater responsibility in general, and thus encourage healthier lifestyles with respect to drug and sexual behavior among family members. Although not exclusively, a large proportion of the programs presented in this book were designed for African American populations and address the Prevention of the spread of HIV/AIDS and its consequences. With that caveat, however, it should be noted that these interventions can also be adapted for use with other cultural groups, other chronic diseases, STDs and multiple family configurations.

Everyone knows someone who's sick or suffering. Yet when a friend or relative is under duress many of us feel uncertain about how to cope.
Throughout her recent bout with breast cancer, Letty Cottin Pogrebin became fascinated by her friends' and family's diverse reactions to her and her illness: how awkwardly some of them behaved; how some misspoke or misinterpreted her needs; and how wonderful it was when people read her right. She began talking to her fellow patients and dozens of other veterans of serious illness, seeking to discover what sick people wished their friends knew about how best to comfort, help, and even simply talk to them.
Now Pogrebin has distilled their collective stories and opinions into this wide-ranging compendium of pragmatic guidance and usable wisdom. Her advice is always infused with sensitivity, warmth, and humor. It is embedded in candid stories from her own and others' journeys, and their sometimes imperfect interactions with well-meaning friends. "How to Be a Friend to a Friend Who's Sick" is an invaluable guidebook for anyone hoping to rise to the challenges of this most important and demanding passage of friendship.

Cases in Pediatric Acute Care presents over 100 real-world pediatric acute care cases, each including a brief patient history, a detailed history of present illness, presenting signs and symptoms, vital signs, and physical examination findings. Ideal for developing a systematic approach to diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment, this resource provides students and advanced practitioners with the tools required to deliver comprehensive care to acute, chronic and critically ill children. The cases encompass a wide range of body systems, medical scenarios, professional issues and general pediatric concerns, and feature laboratory data, radiographic images and information on case study progression and resolution. Develops the essential skills necessary to provide the best possible pediatric acute care Discusses the most appropriate differential diagnoses, diagnostic evaluation, and management plans for each case Presents cases related to pulmonary, cardiac, neurologic, endocrine, metabolic, musculoskeletal, and other body systems Highlights key points in each case to quickly identify critical information Cases in Pediatric Acute Care is an excellent resource for advanced practice provider students and pediatric healthcare providers managing acutely ill children.

Medical Terminology Complete! takes a programmed approach to presenting the most current language of healthcare. Organized by body system, the text conveys the medical terms used in medical offices, hospitals and clinics, together with essential A&P information. You'll get step-by-step guidance in building medical terms. Word Part Reminders show you how word parts combine to form a term, while Word Part Breakdowns identify word parts. Some exercises offer word-building practice, while others use medical reports to show how medical terms are used in practice. The 4th Edition improves clinical training for students poised to a launch a healthcare career. New types of chapter-ending exercises, such as Define the Combining Form and Complete the Labels exercises, round out a comprehensive series of practice opportunities.

This new edition of the basic resource has been substantially restructured and updated to reflect the very latest CPD requirements and includes several new chapters. It reviews current policy on CPD and discusses the theoretical basis for maintaining competence and for adult learning, whilst providing practical guidance on how to develop a strategy for professional and career development, and on portfolio preparation that shows evidence of professional updating and CPD.

Reinforce your understanding of healthcare basics with this practical workbook! Corresponding to the chapters in Gerdin's Health Careers Today, 7th Edition, this workbook includes engaging exercises and activities to help you master healthcare concepts and skills. It also helps you develop critical thinking and internet research skills, and challenges you to apply your knowledge to healthcare settings. This edition adds valuable practice with essay writing and computer skills. Not only will you get more out of the textbook, but you will also prepare more effectively for exams! Concept Applications cover key information and help in applying knowledge to the real world. Critical Thinking activities ask you to choose a position and explain the reasons for your choice. Coloring and labeling exercises help you learn key concepts and understand anatomical structures. Laboratory exercises offer hands-on activities to hone your lab skills and learn pharmacology. NEW! Fully revised practice questions reinforce content in the Health Careers Today textbook. NEW! Career-specific activities invite students to understand the education requirements and earning potential of hundreds of careers in the health professions. NEW! Understanding the Concepts questions challenge students to build their comprehension of the material. NEW! Performance Applications labs offer hands-on activities for selected Skill Lists from the textbook.

This book is a “must read� for anyone who is presently caring for their aging parents, anyone who will eventually care for their aging parents or anyone planning on growing older. The author brings her decades of professional experiences as a psychotherapist, an attorney, a coach and a daughter to this book. She simultaneously chronicles her own heart-warming and touching journey as well as providing a comprehensive guide on doing effective family caregiving in the 21sr century. Many report feeling “deeply understood� reading this book as they resonated with the candid revelations of the author’s inner struggles. Others find hers “a sane voice in a difficult world.� You will not be disappointed with reading the dilemmas, insights and decisions told in “My Story,� as you see what can be learned from this expert’s mistakes as well as her successes. Jane Wolf Frances offers many valuable tips and insights as she guides you from the beginning of the POPcycle, as she’s termed it, all the way to the end of her own parents’ lives. Whether you’re one of the 75 million Americans who are lucky enough to be “ParentingOurParents,� or you’re still struggling with overwhelm and confusion, you’ll need to know what’s being offered here. You will learn how you can • read the signs your parents need help; • have “the talk� with your folks; • make crucial decisions to get the maximum benefits available; • enroll more family to be on the team; • balance the elements in the new life you’re taking on as ParentingOurParents will change your life; and • transform the remarkable challenges of role reversals - legal, emotional, practical, residential - into a true journey of love.

The landmark bestselling guide——now updated with the latest essential information

The third edition of this critically acclaimed guide leads you through the realities of caring for a loved one struggling with Alzheimer’s. The author, a nationally recognized authority, details the latest developments in treatment and care options and offers helpful, hopeful advice for getting through difficult challenges. Now fully revised and updated, this edition includes new chapters designed to help caregivers cope with stress and depression and offers information on the latest breakthrough research developments and treatments. Alzheimer’s speaks directly to your vital concerns, including:

• the symptoms and traits of Alzheimer’s, what to expect at each progressive stage, and how to respond to behavior problems
• the full range of treatments and support services available, including tips on how to locate and finance them
• ways to understand your feelings and the impact of grief
• new information on managing caregiver stress and chronic depression in sufferers
• the latest therapies and medical research

With its sensitive and in-depth examination, Alzheimer’s shows how to make the care you give more rewarding and effective and how to make the life of anyone caught in the grip of Alzheimer’s more loving and comfortable.

"Valuable information for families, friends, and caregivers. . . a concisely written, essential resource."–Booklist

The Primer on Autism Spectrum Disorder provides a quick yet comprehensive overview of clinically-relevant topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for the medical or mental health student, trainee, or recent graduate who seeks efficient learning. Chapters are designed to give an overview of a topic area in real time while on a rotation; while studying for professional board examinations in primary care, pediatrics, neurology or psychiatry; or even during preparation for a presentation or discussion scheduled to occur the next day. The sections include Background and Diagnostic Assessment, Etiology, Treatment, and Other Care Delivery Services and Perspectives, with each chapter written by an internationally recognized expert in the field. The chapters on diagnosis and treatment are written from a practical "how to" perspective. Those on etiology are written with the clinician in mind. These clinically-focused chapters include one or more vignettes that present simulated patient cases designed to highlight teaching points related to each chapter's content area. The book ends with a chapter written by family members of individuals with ASD and another written by an adult with ASD that illustrate the human impact these disorders have on day-to-day lives, hopes, and dreams. At the end of each chapter, "Key Points" for summarizing the intended take home messages of each author/authors are listed.

No one really expects it, but at some time or another, just about everyone has been--or will be--responsible for giving care for a sustained period to someone close to them. Gail Sheehy, who has chronicled every major turning point for modern Americans, knows firsthand the trials, fears, and rare joys of caregiving. Now she takes you by the hand and shows you that you will get through this--and you will do the right things.

With empathy and intelligence, backed by formidable research, and interspersed with poignant stories of her experience and that of other successful caregivers, Passages in Caregiving examines the arc of caregiving from the very first signs of trouble--providing invaluable advice and guidance to help turn a stressful, life-altering situation into a journey that can be safely navigated and from which everyone can benefit.

If you've ever wondered whether faith makes a difference in the worst times; whether God is real; or how humor can find its way even into life's battlefields . . . this inspirational book will show you.

Few concepts can have achieved the status of unchallengeable common-sense in such a short space of time, and across such a broad range of professional activity, as evidence-based practice.

Evidence-Based Practice: A Critical Appraisal stands back from the flurry of excitement and activity that has accompanied the development of evidence-based practice. This is the first text to provide a critical appraisal of the strengths and weaknesses of evidence-based practice, weighing the arguments of both advocates and opponents of the approach. It is also the first text to examine the concept of evidence-based practice as a cross-disciplinary phenomenon, looking at how and why evidence-based practice has spread beyond acute medicine and considers the relevance of the approach for other disciplines. This book also contains an introduction to the basic concepts and terminology of evidence-based practice for those who are less familiar with the approach.

Key features:
Critically appraises the strengths and limitations of evidence-based practice
Covers evidence-based practice in primary care, mental health, public health, nursing, social work and probation, education and human resource management.
Considers what evidence-based practice is and why it has developed
Includes a team of internationally renowned contributors, including John Muir- Gray and Martyn Hammersley

The book is essential reading for a wide range of health care students, practitioners and managers. It is of direct relevance to professionals working in areas where evidence-based practice is emerging strongly such as social work/probation and education. The book will also be of interest to students ofsocial policy.

Practitioners of all professions recognize the need and importance of collaboration, yet many find it far from easy to achieve. This book provides insights and understandings into the complexities of collaborative relationships so that individuals and groups can take constructive action to detect hindrances and attempt to overcome them.

The heightened interest in new ways of working together in health and social care has merited a new edition of this excellent text. Four new contributors have enlarged on the pioneering work of the late Sally Hornby, adding new material on collaborative relationships within organizational hierarchies of health and social care. Key themes such as the fight for resources, the tendency of professionals to behave defensively towards their clients, their departments and their resources, and the use of individual and group coping mechanisms are revisited. The new focus adds reflections on the effects of the professional and organizational contexts to these issues and provides new perspectives on the effectiveness of helping relationships in the year 2000 and beyond.

The Drug Recognition Guide introduces an innovative method for recognising and categorising medications, enabling readers to easily identify the type and use of a generic drug by visually deconstructing its name. Through its creative use of colour-coded drug prefixes and suffixes, this pocket-sized guide makes generic drug names distinctive, logical, and easy to pronounce and remember. More than 700 drugs from over 200 different drug categories are catalogued and colour-highlighted--helping you understand what underlies a generic drug name. Organised by class and use, the book's ten chapters cover a comprehensive range of drugs, including chemotherapy and immunosuppressants, drugs that affect the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, drugs used to manage pain, treat infectious diseases, and many others. Each entry briefly summarises a particular class of drugs, describes the intended use of drugs within the class, and breaks down the "name stems" of individual drugs to reveal useful information and illustrate connections between chemically and therapeutically related medicines. Presenting an original, easy-to-use approach to the complex subject of drug classification, this invaluable learning aid: Provides a thorough yet accessible way for students and practitioners to increase their understanding of medications and their application Helps students to clearly read and pronounce even the most difficult generic drug names Highlights the letters in generic drug names to enable students to recognise drugs immediately Explains who assigns a generic drug name and what the name represents Includes an introduction to generic and proprietary drug names and design motifs The Drug Recognition Guide is essential reading for nursing and medical students, pharmacy students and technicians, as well as nurse practitioners and trainee and junior doctors.

Meet Me Where I Am provides knowledge and essential tools to lovingly, confidently and, above all, successfully care for those who live with Alzheimer's and related dementias. Over 5 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer's disease. Along with them, 15 million unpaid caregivers seek knowledge and resources to assist them in the journey. The unique care principles found in Meet Me Where I Am help mitigate depression, decrease anxiety, and allow for successful relationships as long as possible in the dementia journey. Mary Ann Drummond, RN credits her unique care philosophy to the greatest teachers of all-the many individuals living with Alzheimer's and related dementias she has had the pleasure of caring for over the years. Imbuing practical tips with wisdom, respect, and sensibility, Drummond comes full circle by sharing what happened when her own mentor fell prey to the disease. Meet Me Where I Am is a road map that teaches caregivers how to focus on the possibilities, discover the joy in the journey, and prepare for the road ahead.

Clinical Cases in Paramedicine provides students, educators, and early career paramedics with a diverse range of detailed case studies that realistically represent the conditions, scenarios, and challenges encountered in practice. Integrating evidence-based cases and expert insights from leading academics and practitioners, this engaging resource helps readers develop appropriate decision-making skills and apply theoretical concepts to practical situations. Organised by medical presentations and body systems, the text provides readers with a systematic framework that mirrors how paramedics assess cases in the real world. Throughout the text, cases of varying levels of complexity are designed to meet the needs of Case-Based Learning (CBL) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) curricula used in paramedic training programmes worldwide. Each chapter contains six case studies--introductory, intermediate, and advanced--and features interactive learning activities, discussion questions, practical tips, and authoritative guidance aligned to national and international best-practice standards. Case studies illustrate scenarios related to trauma, medical emergencies, obstetrics, respiratory and cardiac events, minor injuries, drug overdoses, and many others. This comprehensive resource: Features case studies of varying lengths and degrees of complexity to suit different readers, from student to professional Suitable for use in many international programmes Offers chapter introductions and summaries, practice questions, and additional online resources Contains clinical, legal, ethical, cultural, remote and rural case studies Includes a cumulative and comprehensive "Test Your Knowledge" concluding chapter Those studying or working in paramedicine must keep pace with changes in the field using the latest evidence and expert opinion. Clinical Cases in Paramedicine is an essential volume for paramedic students and early-career professionals, as well as educators, lecturers, and trainers.

This is an essential portable handbook on bioterrorism and disaster medicine. Its practical and comprehensive text features chapters pertinent to bioterrorism, infectious disease, microbiology, virology, public health, epidemiology, and disaster medicine. It will serve as a practical guide for situation-specific disasters; recognize what injuries or illnesses to expect; provide proactive guidelines to define specific diseases; and give a guide of appropriate personnel protective equipment during these large-scale emergencies. It is an essential companion to those either interested or currently working in any of the aforementioned fields.

Rapid Medicines Management for Healthcare Professionals is an accessible, easy-to-use reference guide to safe and effective use of medicines in clinical practice. Introducing readers to the key principles of pharmacology and medicines management, this book addresses the essential elements encountered in healthcare practice. Clear, concise chapters explain the principles of clinical pharmacology, examine the formulation, administration, and monitoring of medicines, outline the characteristics of common drugs, and explore practical considerations such as vaccinations and evidence-based medicine. Blank templates allow readers to create customised drug information sheets, whilst a glossary enables easy access to explanations of key pharmacological concepts and terminology. Offers quick reference to essential pharmacological knowledge Covers both pharmacological theory and real-world applications of managing medicines Includes practical information on commonly prescribed drugs Complements standard reference sources such as the British National Formulary (BNF) Helping readers make informed medicines management decisions and render the best possible care, Rapid Medicines Management for Healthcare Professionals is a valuable resource for students and qualified nurses, as well as other healthcare professionals with an interest in medicine management.

New and expanded to reflect changes on the Internet, especially the explosive growth of the World Wide Web, this best-selling book is primer to the Internet for those who have little or no computer experience and a time-saving guide to resources for the more experienced surfer. In plain language it describes the Internet, how it works, and how to use various Internet tools. In addition, it provides an extensive listing of health-related Internet resources accompanied by reviews and descriptions - not just URLs - of dozens of health related topics. From the online American Journal of Nursing to the "Virtual Nursing Centre," this third edition contains hundreds of new sites, as well as an expanded section devoted to the use of search engines. The third edition will also include a CD-ROM of the appendix of Web sites, enabling the reader to "point and click" to browse the Web. The reader will find this directory a treasure trove of information resources available for health care professionals on the Internet. When you need to have up-to-the-minute information at your fingertips, when you need to know about the latest changes in health care reform - that's when you discover the real power of the Internet. It allows you to exchange information with peers around the world instantly, giving you the knowledge edge to keep your nursing or health care practice professional and progressive.

The Nursing Job Search Handbook is a concise manual of highly practical information that will assist nurses at various levels-entry-level job seekers and seasoned clinicians alike-in conducting a successful job search or career change. Genny Dunne brings over sixteen years of experience in the field of career counseling to provide specific advice for developing a professional reputation and style, along with strategies for learning about job openings, handling interviews, and negotiating a contract. She includes an abundance of resources-sample resumes and cover letters, many up-to-date websites and mailing addresses-and discusses the use of the Internet in job searches. This book also provides useful information on advanced nursing education, licensing boards, and organizations that offer credentialing. Geared to those involved in professions where change, flexibility, and growth are keys to success, The Nursing Job Search Handbook provides excellent guidance for advisers, aspiring nurses, and long-term health professionals. Dunne recognizes that the stakes are high in a job search or career transition and offers concrete suggestions that will enable job seekers to secure satisfying work, and job holders to enhance the positions they currently occupy.

The Cancer Prevention Book urges a proactive, holistic approach to cancer prevention, guiding readers step by step in removing the risk factors from their lives. The author explains how to ward off cancer through stress reduction, diet, energy medicines, and a healthy state of mind.