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The ideal resource for those preparing for licensed practical
nursing, medical assisting and other allied health careers,
Colbert/James/Katrancha's ESSENTIALS OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH
PROFESSIONS, 9th Edition, delivers "need to know" drug information
in a reader-friendly format that empowers students with the
confidence to master pharmacology. A bestseller, it stresses
clinical application to ensure readers understand the relevancy of
the material and why it's important to learn. Giving instructors
ultimate flexibility, Part I offers a comprehensive review of
pharmacologic principles, while Part II covers specific drug
classifications and their medical uses. Chapters organize drugs by
classifications and include the purpose, side effects, interactions
and cautions or contraindications. Medication preparation, supplies
and route of administration are thoroughly covered as well. Also
available: MindTap.
The education system in South Africa is struggling to help learners
to develop their full potential, particularly those from poor and
rural communities. Research has shown that a lack of communication
skills has become a major challenge and a barrier to learning for
many learners. The current situation in this country requires us to
consider not only children who have specific communication
impairments, but also those battling to develop communication
skills when their situation places them at a severe disadvantage.
Speech-language therapy in a school context is a much-needed
academic text for training students in speech-language therapy and
audiology to work effectively in an educational environment.
Speech-language therapy in a school context promotes collaborative
practices among professionals, including occupational therapists,
physiotherapists, learning support therapists and teachers, while
reinforcing the ethical principles and practices required by the
Health Professions Council of South Africa. It provides theory and
practical guidelines in line with the Revised National Curriculum
Statement and is supported by interactive learning activities.
Chapters include the following: Speech-language therapy in a
multicultural context; Inclusive education in South Africa;
Communication as a critical resource for everyday living, learning
and earning; Institutional language policies: the South African
Schools Act; Multilingualism and primary language impairment;
Ensuring culture-fair assessment and intervention; Integrated
classroom-based speech-language services; Augmentative and
alternative communication (AAC) systems; Educational psychology in
South Africa. Speech-language therapy in a school context is aimed
at students in speech-language therapy and audiology and is also a
valuable foundational text for practicing therapists.
Across the broad spectrum that is the district health system in
South Africa today, a wide range of knowledge and expertise is
required to perform effectively and professionally. South African
family practice manual focuses on practical skills that family
physicians should obtain during their training which are required
in primary care and general practice as well as at district or
rural hospitals. South African family practice manual is a
collaborative enterprise involving family physicians and educators.
It draws on their wealth of practical experience to cover the full
spectrum of family practice from the newborn to the elderly,
including skills in both routine and emergency care. It deals
extensively with aspects of clinical examination and common
procedures, as well as key skills in the areas of communication,
clinical training and teaching, management, research and
community-oriented primary care. In this third edition, an entirely
new section on anaesthetic skills for the district hospital has
been added and there are new chapters on phototherapy, assessment
of a drunk driver and facilitating meetings to review morbidity and
mortality. South African family practice manual is aimed at medical
officers, general practitioners, interns, medical students and
associate clinicians. It is also an essential resource for all
registrars in family medicine training programmes and will be
particularly useful for those preparing for the national Fellowship
examination.
The second edition of Nursing Care of Children and Young People
with Long Term Conditions remains the only nursing-specific text on
the care of paediatric patients with chronic illness. Written to
meet the needs of nursing students and professionals alike, this
comprehensive volume provides authoritative and up-to-date
information on the context, theory, and practice of delivering
holistic care to children and families in a range of health and
social care settings. Contributions from a team of experienced
academics, educators, and practitioners offer valuable insight into
the impact of chronic illness on children and parents, the
practical implications of meeting their physical, psychological,
and social needs, empowering them to be 'experts' in their care,
and many more vital aspects of long-term paediatric care. This
edition features new and revised content reflecting contemporary
guidelines and evidence-based practice, including updated clinical
case studies and a new chapter examining the impact of having a
sibling with a long-term condition. Emphasising a
multi-disciplinary approach to managing chronic illness, this
important resource: Provides numerous case studies and activities
illustrating the application of theoretical principles and current
evidence in nursing practice Investigates the genetic basis of
chronic illness and the differing onsets of long-term conditions
Discusses current political, economic, and social policies that are
influencing healthcare for children and bringing challenges to
managers and practitioners Examines both classic and contemporary
theories of grief, loss, coping, and adaptation Explores ethical,
legal, and professional aspects of nursing children and young
people with chronic illness Addresses evolving nursing roles, the
importance of acute emergency care, and the planning and delivery
of effective transition from child to adult services Nursing Care
of Children and Young People with Long Term Conditions is required
reading for student and registered children's nurses, as well as
for practitioners in related health and social care disciplines.
Sociology will always remain a dynamic and living science due to
its roots in the study of human action and interaction. Sociology
within the nursing practice therefore aims to understanding society
and its impact on individuals in order to give total patient care.
In this, the 5th edition of Nursing sociology, substantial
attention has been given to aspects of socialisation, social
interaction, structure and relationships, social stratification,
group dynamics, institutions, organisations and social problems
encountered within the nursing practice. Pertinent examples of the
manifestation of sociology in the nursing profession as currently
experienced in South Africa are also included. Written from a
multicultural perspective, it reflects on South Africa's diversity
where complex sociological ideas are explained in such a way that
is easy to follow.
A practical guide on fundamental statistics including a selection
of techniques commonly described in nursing literature. This guide
has been designed to provide the average nurse with a foundation or
background to enable them to effectively follow statistical
textbooks and to apply basic descriptive and inferential
statistical techniques to problems in their field. Learning
objectives are included in each chapter, new terms and symbols are
highlighted, and techniques are presented on a conceptual basis and
illustrated by a presentation of computational methods with
examples relevant to nursing. Learning activities provide an
opportunity to apply concepts discussed; answers to these exercises
are included. The guide contains supplementary reading material.
Contents include the following: A review of fundamentals of
arithmetic and algebra; introductory concepts; grouping of data;
visual presentation of data; measures of central tendencies;
measures of variation or dispersion; the normal distribution curve
and standard scores; correlation; elementary probability; sampling
and estimations; hypothesis testing; reliability and validity; Uses
and misuses of statistics.
An endangered forest. An abandoned snow leopard. A child who only
feels comfortable talking to animals. When fates collide, the
unbelievable can happen ... 'Put me in mind of Dodi Smith and
Gerald Durrell at their very best - enchanting and thrilling in
equal measure.' Piers Torday 'Reads like a classic. I loved it.'
Pam Munoz Ryan Maggie's stutter makes going to school hard. She
will do almost anything to avoid speaking in class - even if that
leads to trouble. Sent to stay in the depths of Cornwall with a
grandfather she barely knows, Maggie discovers an abandoned snow
leopard hiding in the nearby Wildoak Forest. Sheltered by the
ancient trees, the two of them build an understanding in secret.
But when the cub is spotted by local villagers, danger follows -
threatening everything she has come to believe in. Can Maggie find
an answer before time runs out - not just for the cub, but for
herself and the forest as well? An enticing, classic new voice in
children's fiction - perfect for fans of Natasha Farrant or Melissa
Harrison Told in alternating voices, Wildoak shimmers with life as
it explores the delicate interconnectedness of the human, animal
and natural worlds The bond between a troubled child and an
abandoned snow leopard is at the heart of this emotional and
atmospheric story set in the 1960s
Are you a senior carer or team leader who wishes to progress to
management? Or an existing care home manager interested in
improving the standard of care you offer? Essential reading for
anyone considering career progression to manager level, Managing to
Care: The Care Home Manager's Guide explores the role of the care
home manager, and the preparation, experience and training this
involves. This invaluable guide will navigate the reader through
their journey to becoming a manager, from analysing their
leadership abilities and interpersonal skills when delivering care,
to examining their personal and professional qualities and
exploring their management ambitions and the ways in which they can
achieve these in the care home. Honest, engaging and informative,
with a foreword by Martin Green, chief executive of Care England,
Managing to Care will help carers evaluate the experience they have
gained from working in a home, reflect on where they are now and
where they would like to be in the future. The helpful guide will
provide all the encouragement and practical direction needed by
carers - either to improve the level of care that they are
currently offering, or to make the important transition to manager.
Increasing numbers of people have a problem with eating disorders
and poor body image. Anorexia, bulimia and compulsive eating all
bring their own distressing social and health problems, while a
distorted body image can result in a severely restricted life. In
this book, Christine Craggs-Hinton explains clearly the social
pressures behind the need to be an ideal shape, and how we can
fight back. She also examines why some people see themselves as
overweight or ugly although they are normal, healthy, and the right
body weight and size for their sex, age and build. Topics covered
include: - the role of the media in creating unrealistic portraits
of how we should look - the importance of self-esteem, and how to
boost it - body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and its link with media
influence - alcoholism: also a problem of low self-esteem - and its
link with eating disorders - tackling negative thoughts - dealing
with anxiety, and how to relax - practical exercises to get back to
a healthy relationship with food Recovery from eating disorders and
poor body image is possible, so start today!
Primary health care in South Africa is mainly delivered by clinical
nurse practitioners with the support of family physicians. South
African clinical nurse practitioner's manual, an adaptation of
South African family practice manual, focuses on practical skills
that clinical nurse practitioners should obtain during their
training and will use in their professional practice. South African
clinical nurse practitioner's manual deals with aspects of clinical
examination and common procedures, as well as key proficiencies in
areas of communication, occupational health, research, teaching and
health care administration. It provides the theory and the
practical steps of routine skills as well as emergency care over a
full spectrum of primary care - from the newborn to the elderly. It
also looks at topical issues in the South African context,
including community-orientated primary care. Contents include the
following: General assessment and physical examination;
consultation and communication; interpretation of laboratory
results; algorithms for emergencies; community-based interventions;
developing clinical guidelines; writing articles for publication.
Owing to the fact that clinical nurse practitioner training is
becoming more formalised in all provinces, this manual forms an
integral part of these training programmes, and should prove
invaluable to this field of nursing.
The 2022 edition of Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical
Manufacturers and Distributors, known as 'The Orange Guide', is the
essential reference for all manufacturers and distributors of
medicines in the UK.It provides you with a single authoritative
source of European and UK guidance, information and UK legislation
relating to the manufacture and distribution of human medicines,
active substances, and brokering medicines.The new 11th edition has
been updated to incorporate changes made after the UK's exit from
the European Union on the 31st January 2020
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