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A Companion to the Classification of Mental Disorders (Paperback): John E Cooper, Norman Sartorius A Companion to the Classification of Mental Disorders (Paperback)
John E Cooper, Norman Sartorius
R1,116 Discovery Miles 11 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A Companion to the Classification of Mental Disorders provides essential reading as a background and supplement to both the recently produced DSM-5 and the forthcoming ICD-11. It focuses on the processes of classification and diagnosis, and the uses for these classifications. The book emphasises the dangers of regarding any current psychiatric classification as true or complete, in view of the present partial state of knowledge about the causes and mechanisms of most mental and behavioural disorders. This book is unique in containing a number of chapters that give a brief history of the cooperative efforts and projects necessary for the production of internationally agreed psychiatric classifications. The discussion begins in 1965 with the US/UK Diagnostic study, the preparations for ICD-8 with its first international glossary, and the International Pilot Study of Schizophrenia, designed and coordinated by the World Health Organization. While recognizing the importance of the innovations of the DSM series of classifications of the American Psychiatric Association, the book also takes a truly international perspective. The expert authors are well placed to do this, having been personally involved in many of the collaborative studies and developments discussed. A Companion to the Classification of Mental Disorders is an illustration of how much international collaborative work has been necessary over several decades to produce the currently agreed classifications. There is still a long way to go, but a start has been made.

A DXA Primer for the Practicing Clinician - A Case-Based Manual for Understanding and Interpreting Bone Densitometry... A DXA Primer for the Practicing Clinician - A Case-Based Manual for Understanding and Interpreting Bone Densitometry (Paperback, 2014 ed.)
Angelo A. Licata, Susan E Williams
R2,678 Discovery Miles 26 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Despite public perception, osteoporosis remains a widespread, devastating disease, and a very serious and costly public health threat. Early detection and treatment must be a priority for primary health care providers. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the principal x-ray technology used to diagnose osteoporosis in its early, asymptomatic stages, to assess treatment efficacy, and to guide treatment decisions. It remains the gold standard today." ""A DXA Primer for the Practicing Clinician: A Case-Based Manual for Understanding and Interpreting Bone Densitometry" is developed around real cases of patients DXA measurements. The content is derived from presentations given by the authors at a national society training course and exemplifies not only the complete body of education provided through these lectures but the full range of previously undiscussed nuances as well. This practical, easy-to-read title provides the day to day problems of DXA usage that new users may encounter and that training courses do not have time to provide in detail. The central focus of the book is the presentation of what is normal and what is problematic in the use of DXA, depicting various scenarios with real case histories of patients, their corresponding DXA images and the data that explain the problems. Unique in approach and presentation, this case-based manual will be of immense value to all practitioners -- and students interested in providing optimal diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. "

Questions To Ask Doctors - Easily Prepare For Your Appointment: Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Diabetes (Paperback): Lani... Questions To Ask Doctors - Easily Prepare For Your Appointment: Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Diabetes (Paperback)
Lani Ziehm
R220 Discovery Miles 2 200 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Plant Based Diet for Weight Loss - 100+ Recipes And Food List For Quick Weight Loss (Paperback): May Smith Plant Based Diet for Weight Loss - 100+ Recipes And Food List For Quick Weight Loss (Paperback)
May Smith
R293 Discovery Miles 2 930 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
How Doctors Think - Clinical Judgment and the Practice of Medicine (Paperback): Kathryn Mongtomery How Doctors Think - Clinical Judgment and the Practice of Medicine (Paperback)
Kathryn Mongtomery
R1,343 Discovery Miles 13 430 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

How Doctors Think defines the nature and importance of clinical judgment. Although physicians make use of science, this book argues that medicine is not itself a science but rather an interpretive practice that relies on clinical reasoning. A physician looks at the patient's history along with the presenting physical signs and symptoms and juxtaposes these with clinical experience and empirical studies to construct a tentative account of the illness. How Doctors Think is divided into four parts. Part one introduces the concept of medicine as a practice rather than a science; part two discusses the idea of causation; part three delves into the process of forming clinical judgment; and part four considers clinical judgment within the uncertain nature of medicine itself. In How Doctors Think, Montgomery contends that assuming medicine is strictly a science can have adverse side effects, and suggests reducing these by recognizing the vital role of clinical judgment. "This is a book that will be read with pleasure by anyone interested in how medicine is done and it is a book that should be required reading for all students starting their clinical training."-Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine "Montgomery has certainly written a piece that will stimulate people to think more deeply about medical and wider health professional practice. It is a text I will recommend to students and colleagues."-PsycCRITIQUES

Essentials of Telemedicine and Telecare (Paperback): A.C. Norris Essentials of Telemedicine and Telecare (Paperback)
A.C. Norris
R2,203 Discovery Miles 22 030 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Rapid advancement of telecommunications and information technology has created the potential for high-quality expert healthcare to be delivered when and where it is needed. This text charts the development of the telemedicine industry, defines its current scope and reveals the potential of new methodologies.

  • Explains the main features of telemedicine and telecare
  • Reviews the technology needed for telemedicine
  • Describes how to develop, deliver and evaluate telemedicine services
  • Considers the associated ethical and legal issues
  • Includes an in-depth survey of the literature with over 300 references to research articles and hyperlinks to associated websites
This text provides a good working knowledge of the subject matter. It will be indispensable for all students on courses related to medicine and health care management. It also addresses the strategic, technical and operational issues faced by clinicians and health care managers considering the introduction of telemedicine services offering solutions for a variety of situations.

Dreaming Beyond Your Diagnosis - A 10 Step Manual on How to Live Successfully with a Disability (Paperback): Jas Walkin Dreaming Beyond Your Diagnosis - A 10 Step Manual on How to Live Successfully with a Disability (Paperback)
Jas Walkin
R484 Discovery Miles 4 840 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Talking With Doctor - What To Say When Making A Doctors Appointment: Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Heart Disease... Talking With Doctor - What To Say When Making A Doctors Appointment: Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Heart Disease (Paperback)
Angel Nakagawa
R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Orthoptic Assessment and Management 2e (Paperback, 2nd Edition): D Stidwill Orthoptic Assessment and Management 2e (Paperback, 2nd Edition)
D Stidwill
R3,358 Discovery Miles 33 580 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

A revision and reference text for pre-registration and postgraduate optometrists, covering procedures for investigating heterophoria, heterotropia, vergence and accommodative anomalies. The text covers the diagnosis of disorders of voluntary eye movement, nystagmus and supranuclear defects, paresis and non-paralytic incomitancy. Both motor and sensory anomalies are discussed together with syndromes involving oculomotor anomalies. Clinical management is outlined in protocols in an easily assimilable form. The second edition has additional information for final year undergraduates. Amblyopia treatment has been extended to cover new American optometric methods. Strabismus surgical techniques are now included. There are two new chapters on vision training and case management which will interest optometrists and orthoptists involved in sports vision and in developmental vision therapy. Pre-registration optometrists will find the chapters on routine orthoptic assessment and the PQE examination of particular interest.

The Intelligent Clinician's Guide to the DSM-5 (R) (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Joel Paris The Intelligent Clinician's Guide to the DSM-5 (R) (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Joel Paris
R1,481 Discovery Miles 14 810 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The Intelligent Clinician's Guide to the DSM-5 (R) is the second edition of the widely-read book first published in 2013. This second edition is thoroughly revised, and has several new chapters describing the response to the publication of the new manual, as well as suggestions on its use in clinical practice. The Intelligent Clinician's Guide to the DSM-5 (R), Second Edition reviews the history of diagnosis in psychiatry, emphasizing the limitations for classification of our current lack of knowledge of the causes of most mental disorders. It emphasizes that, in the absence of biomarkers, current categories can only be considered provisional. It takes a critical look at schema for spectra and dimensionaliztion of diagnosis, examines the borders between normality and psychopathology, and discusses the problem of clinical utility. The book has chapters on all the major diagnoses in psychiatry, in which the main problems of diagnosis are addressed, and in which all changes in DSM-5 are described.

Practical Cardiology (Paperback): M. Gabriel Khan Practical Cardiology (Paperback)
M. Gabriel Khan
R2,005 R1,691 Discovery Miles 16 910 Save R314 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is a practical guide to the diagnosis, pathophysiology and management of cardiac disorders. Beginning with an overview of symptoms and signs of cardiopulmonary diseases, the following chapters cover treatment options for different disorders. New strategies for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes are discussed in depth. The final section explains a new method for obtaining better quality recordings from ECGs. Authored by an Ontario-based specialist in cardiology, this comprehensive manual is illustrated with clinical images and figures. Key points Practical guide to diagnosis, pathophysiology and management of cardiopulmonary disorders Provides overview of signs and symptoms Presents new strategies for treatment of Type 2 diabetes Authored by Ontario-based specialist in cardiology

Flow Cytometry Principles for Clinical Laboratory Practice - Quality Assurance for Quantitative Immunophenotyping (Paperback):... Flow Cytometry Principles for Clinical Laboratory Practice - Quality Assurance for Quantitative Immunophenotyping (Paperback)
M A Owens
R4,311 Discovery Miles 43 110 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

FLOW CYTOMETRY PRINCIPLES FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY PRACTICE
Quality Assurance for Quantitative Immunophenotyping
Marilyn A. Owens and Michael R. Loken
Flow Cytometry Principles for Clinical Laboratory Practice is an invaluable benchtop reference and introduction for first-time users of flow cytometry in clinical diagnostic laboratories. This manual provides authoritative coverage of accepted methods, quality controls, and standards for the cytometric analysis of clinical samples with particular relevance to CD4+ lymphocytes. CD4+ lymphocyte determination by immunophenotyping is the standard method for evaluating the status of HIV infection, and the single most frequent application of flow cytometry in a diagnostic setting.
Flow Cytometry Principles for Clinical Laboratory Practice will appeal to clinical laboratory technologists, medical practitioners, and cytometry lab directors in their role as instructors of new personnel. In addition, it is a valuable resource for clinical and biomedical researchers, establishing quantitative cytometric systems for studies in immunology and hematology.

Dyslexia Matters (Paperback): G Hales Dyslexia Matters (Paperback)
G Hales
R1,980 Discovery Miles 19 800 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This is a celebratory volume in honour of Professor T.R. Miles of the Bangor Dyslexia Unit. Among the papers offered by known specialists in the field are "Differential Diagnosis of Developmental Dyslexia", by P. Aaron, and "Evaluating Teaching Methods", by Michael Thompson.

Lab Literacy for Doctors - A Guide to Ordering the Right Tests for Better Patient Care (Paperback): Christopher Naugler Lab Literacy for Doctors - A Guide to Ordering the Right Tests for Better Patient Care (Paperback)
Christopher Naugler
R891 R816 Discovery Miles 8 160 Save R75 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Choosing wisely for better patient care. Lab Literacy for Doctors helps you make quick and efficient decisions about the right tests for typical clinical situations, thereby improving patient care. In a study published by the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (2014-03-01), primary care physicians reported that 15% of the time they are unsure about ordering lab tests and 8% of the time they are unsure about interpreting the results. This raises concerns about the need for more efficient and cost-effective lab test utilization. Lab Literacy for Doctors addresses these concerns in a practical, up-to-date, and easy-to-use format. Refer to this essential guide for: Diagnostic algorithms. A quick index summarizing the clinical utility of common tests. Advice and information on lab errors, false positives and negatives, and blood and tissue collection. Sections on dermatology, ENT and respiratory system, endocrine system, fatigue, GI and hepatic system, gynecology and pregnancy, routine screening, and more.

Fast Metabolism Diet - BURN THE BASS - Turboboost Your Metabolism and Fortify Your Immune System With Proven Meal Plans,... Fast Metabolism Diet - BURN THE BASS - Turboboost Your Metabolism and Fortify Your Immune System With Proven Meal Plans, Recipes, and Intermittent Fasting For Amazing Results (Paperback)
A. Danford
R458 R429 Discovery Miles 4 290 Save R29 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Cancer Channel - One year. Two cancers. Three miracles. (Paperback): Sarah E McDonald The Cancer Channel - One year. Two cancers. Three miracles. (Paperback)
Sarah E McDonald
R463 R434 Discovery Miles 4 340 Save R29 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
PHYSICIANS GUIDE FOR DIAGNOSING DEMENTIA with LEWY BODIES - DLB Diagnosis for General Practitioners, Geriatricians,... PHYSICIANS GUIDE FOR DIAGNOSING DEMENTIA with LEWY BODIES - DLB Diagnosis for General Practitioners, Geriatricians, Neurologists, Neuropsychologists, & Medical Professionals (Paperback)
Jerry Beller, Beller Health
R700 Discovery Miles 7 000 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Information Processing in Medical Imaging - 17th International Conference, IPMI 2001, Davis, CA, USA, June 18-22, 2001.... Information Processing in Medical Imaging - 17th International Conference, IPMI 2001, Davis, CA, USA, June 18-22, 2001. Proceedings (Paperback, 2001 ed.)
Michael F. Insana, Richard M. Leahy
R1,635 Discovery Miles 16 350 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Information Processing in Medical Imaging, IPMI 2001, held in Davis, CA, USA, in June 2001.
The 54 revised papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 78 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on objective assessment of image quality, shape modeling, molecular and diffusion tensor imaging, registration and structural analysis, functional image analysis, fMRI/EEG/MEG, deformable registration, shape analysis, and analysis of brain structure.

Best of Five MCQs for the MRCP Part 1 Volume 1 (Paperback): Iqbal Khan Best of Five MCQs for the MRCP Part 1 Volume 1 (Paperback)
Iqbal Khan
R1,191 Discovery Miles 11 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Best of Five MCQs for the MRCP Part 1 volumes 1-3 offers a comprehensive and trustworthy solution to anybody wishing to sit, pass, and excel at the Membership of the Royal College of Physicians Part 1 examination. Presented as a unique three-volume set, each volume features 375 high-quality practice questions on each of the medical systems and specialties in alphabetical order. Volume 1 features 375 Best of Five questions on clinical sciences, clinical haematology and oncology, cardiology, and clinical pharmacology, therapeutics and toxicology. All 375 questions contain questions written and reviewed by successful candidates and previous examiners, and are accompanied by detailed explanations and further reading, ensuring complete and successful revision for this challenging exam. Matched to the latest Royal College curricula in coverage and format, this dedicated resource provides readers with an accurate, authoritative and evidence-based companion to the MRCP Part 1.

Psoriasis Diet (Paperback): Rebecca W McGary Psoriasis Diet (Paperback)
Rebecca W McGary
R263 Discovery Miles 2 630 Out of stock
Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes (Paperback): Donald T Praise Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes (Paperback)
Donald T Praise
R434 Discovery Miles 4 340 Out of stock
Virus Hunters - Better Health Testing in a Post-Pandemic World (Paperback): David Kerrigan Virus Hunters - Better Health Testing in a Post-Pandemic World (Paperback)
David Kerrigan
R423 Discovery Miles 4 230 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
POTS and Other Acquired Dysautonomia in Children and Adolescents - Diagnosis, Interventions, and Multi-disciplinary Management... POTS and Other Acquired Dysautonomia in Children and Adolescents - Diagnosis, Interventions, and Multi-disciplinary Management (Paperback)
Kelly McCracken Barnhill; Foreword by Fletcher Barnhill
R543 Discovery Miles 5 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This is an authoritative overview for anyone encountering Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) - a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system resulting in diverse symptoms experienced in an upright position that are relieved by lying down - and other types of acquired dysautonomia. It provides essential information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in children and young people. Post-viral syndromes can be extremely difficult to manage and the average individual spends two to three years accessing appropriate diagnosis. This book provides necessary information for parents and healthcare professionals on identifying POTS and other post-viral dysautonomia, the most common triggers, appropriate intervention and successful multi-disciplinary management in both short and long term situations. It also includes helpful tips and coping strategies for managing the syndrome at home and in educational and clinical settings.

Palpation and Assessment in Manual Therapy - Perfecting Your Skills (Paperback, 4th Revised edition): Palpation and Assessment in Manual Therapy - Perfecting Your Skills (Paperback, 4th Revised edition)
R1,470 Discovery Miles 14 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

As the title suggests this book has been written to assist manual therapists to understand and hone the palpatory skills which are essential to their effectiveness as practitioners. Skilful palpation is the foundation stone of all effective manual therapy assessments and treatments. The ability to use subtle and sensitive touch to examine and assess patients is essential for an accurate interpretation of the underlying problems of fascial and muscle function. The accurate interpretation of palpatory findings is difficult and comes with experience. This book aims to increase awareness of how to palpate and understanding of what is being felt. In this fourth edition of his now well-established and much loved book Leon Chaitow has introduced references to the latest research findings relating to fascia and its role in health and disease, so that practitioners can apply this knowledge in interpreting what they palpate. In addition to the author, six notable contributors from Europe and North America enhance the work's range and authority. All manual therapists, whatever their professional background, will benefit from the wealth of experience- and research-based information presented in this book.

Omics Technologies for Clinical Diagnosis and Gene Therapy - Medical Applications in Human Genetics (Paperback): Erum Dilshad Omics Technologies for Clinical Diagnosis and Gene Therapy - Medical Applications in Human Genetics (Paperback)
Erum Dilshad; Syeda Marriam Bakhtiar
R1,848 Discovery Miles 18 480 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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