Paralyzed as the result of a medical error and fighting for a life that was statistically deemed inconceivable. It was in 2007 Keith J McCormick was presented with The Kessler Institute's Triumph Of The Human Spirit Award In essence I could not think of a better person to have written this book.

Requiring no prior knowledge of mathematics or health care, MATH FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, 2E is a comprehensive, foundational resource that is equally effective in the classroom or for self-study. It emphasizes the fundamentals of mathematics while giving you plenty of experience applying that to real-world practice. Actual health professionals also share how they use math in their careers. Exercises using drug dosages, intake and output, weights and measures, temperatures, IV drip rates, , illustrations of syringes, prescriptions, medication labels, IV bags, and I and O charts give you hands-on practice with real-life health care skills requiring mathematics. A student workbook and MindTap digital learning solution are also available. The Second Edition includes all-new chapters devoted to pre-algebra and geometry as well as statistics. It also offers new coverage of body mass index, 24-hour time, calculating the volume of containers of various shapes, and more.

New caregivers can find essential tools and resources to assist them to provide care for their care recipient as well as for themselves. Whether they are caring for a spouse, a parent, a child, a friend or relative, this books offers information they can use.

Whilst caring for my close friend and companion during 2012 I wrote a blog diary. It was written as it happened. Now a year on, I have used the original entries to trigger memories of events and incidents. This book tells the story of my experience caring for someone with a terminal illness. I'm hoping it might help others going through a similar situation.

A resource for families of patients in the intensive care unit of a hospital.