Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults
Laurie Kennedy-Malone, Evelyn Groenke Duffy
Publisher’s Synopsis
Meet the diverse health care needs of older adults!
Explore effective ways to enhance the wellness and independence of older adults across the wellness-illness continuum, including acute, primary, and long-term care.
From an overview of the theories of aging and assessment through the treatment of disorders, including complex illnesses, this evidence-based book provides the comprehensive gerontological coverage you need to prepare for your role as an Advanced Practice Nurse. With information on healthy aging, comprehensive geriatric assessment, and common symptoms and illnesses that present in older adults, this text serves as a guide for students preparing for boards, as well as a reliable source of information for practicing nurses.
ISBN: 9781719645256
Handbook of Communication in Anaesthesia, Pain Management, and Intensive CareA Practical Guide to Exploring the Art
Allan M. Cyna (editor), Suyin G. M. Tan (editor), Marion I. Andrew (editor), Laura L. Burgoyne (editor), Scott W. Simmons (editor)
Publisher’s Synopsis
Communication in anaesthesia, pain management, and intensive care can have profound impacts on patients and healthcare colleagues. Good communication can result in better patient outcomes and experiences of the hospital setting, whereas poor communication is frequently at the heart of adverse incidents, complaints, and litigation. This handbook outlines two model frameworks to improve communication: one to give structure to an interaction and one that explores language structures and the layers of meaning to our words. The frameworks are essential tools for communicating with children, obstetric patients, and those with needle phobia. A practical guide, the book is packed with useful tips to enhance interactions with both patients and colleagues. Numerous examples and vignettes clearly demonstrate ideas that will improve patient care, safety, and bring out the best in everyone around. Fully updated with new clinical guidelines and literature, the second edition includes new chapters on how to talk to patients in pain, featuring motivational interviewing techniques, and on social media. Increased coverage of managing challenging situations, includes communicating with distressed relatives, dealing with complaints, and working with interpreters. The contributors and editors are senior clinicians from North America, Europe, and Australasia, working at the coalface of perioperative and critical care. Blending theory, science, and practicality, this book complements resources for communication skills teaching in anaesthesia and other related professional groups.
ISBN: 9780198858669
LGBTQIA+ Health in Aging Adults, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine – The Clinics: Internal Medicine
Manuel Eskildsen (editor), Carl Henry Burton (editor)
Publisher’s Synopsis
In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editors Drs. Manuel Eskildsen and Carl Henry Burton bring their considerable expertise to the topic of LGBTQIA+ Health in Aging Adults. Top experts in the field discuss topics regarding mental and physical care for aging LGBTQIA+ adults, including end-of-life care, long-term care, and sexual health.
Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including affirming care for LGBTQ[RM1] + patients; gender-affirming care for older transgender and gender diverse older adults; mental health for LGBTQ+ older adults; federal and state policy affecting LGBTQ+ older adults; and more.
Provides in-depth clinical reviews on LGBTQIA+ health in aging adults, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
ISBN: 9780443129575
OET Trainer. Nursing Six Practice Tests– OET Course
Publisher’s Synopsis
Six practice tests for healthcare professionals preparing to take the OET (Occupational English Test). This book is perfect for OET Nursing preparation, whether you are studying by yourself or in a class. It includes six authentic practice tests covering the four papers: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The first two tests are ‘guided tests’ with tips, advice and training activities to help build confidence and develop strategies for success. The book includes a code which gives access to digital resources online: an eBook version of the printed book, audio for listening activities, audio transcripts and answer keys with explanations. Audio can also be accessed quickly and easily from QR codes in the printed book.
ISBN: 9781009162869
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine – Oxford Medical Handbooks
Publisher’s Synopsis
Unique among medical texts, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine is a complete and concise guide to the core areas of medicine that also encourages thinking about the world from the patient’s perspective, to develop a holistic approach to care with a passion for practice. Now in its eleventh edition, this renowned Handbook has been fully updated to reflect the latest changes in clinical practice and best management, filled with expert knowledge, practical advice, and reassurance. In the tradition of bringing new voices to each edition, three authors have joined the writing team, bringing a fresh perspective to the content. The chapters on emergencies, endocrinology and diabetes, haematology, oncology, and surgery have been completely revamped, and every page has been reviewed by a consultant and a trainee to ensure it continues to be accurate, relevant, and user-friendly. Figures and illustrations have been carefully revised and updated in response to reader feedback, and key references fine-tuned to include only the most up-to-date and pertinent. Loved and trusted by millions for almost four decades, the unparalleled Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine continues to be your reliable and truly indispensable companion for the practice and philosophy of modern medicine. The warmth and wisdom you will find in these pages will help you become the doctor you want to be.
ISBN: 9780198844013
Palliative Medicine – Oxford Case Histories
Jonathan Pickard (editor), Jonathan Hindmarsh (editor)
Publisher’s Synopsis
Part of the Oxford Case Histories series, this book guides medical professionals and trainees through 52 cases curated to illustrate the varied and often complex landscape of palliative medicine. From advanced symptom management in non-malignant disease, to working in parallel with allied specialties such as oncology, this book equips readers with diagnostic skills and clinical reasoning that helps temper knowledge and understanding with pragmatism and practicality in the face of life-limiting illness. Based on the core clinical curriculum for higher specialist training in palliative medicine, each case starts with a short vignette, followed by further information or study results, before a series of questions ask for potential diagnoses, actions, or knowledge recall. Answers are accompanied by discussion and suggestions for further reading, enabling readers to gain the necessary skills for confident and competent diagnosis and management. In addition, a selection of non-clinical cases examines other critical areas of frequently engaged expertise for the palliative care physician, exploring themes of advance care planning, resuscitation decisions, ethics, spirituality, and UK law, ensuring broad relevance to anyone looking after those with advanced incurable disease.
ISBN: 9780198878353
The Occupational English Test
Publisher’s Synopsis
The Occupational English Test is the English language test for healthcare professionals. It assesses the language communication skills of healthcare professionals who wish to register and practice in an English- speaking environment.OET is available for the following 12 professions: dentistry, dietetics, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, podiatry, radiography, speech pathology, and veterinary science.This book covers detailed explanation about OET speaking skill. It is achieved through hours of teaching of OET speaking skill.
ISBN: 9786138950851
Wound CareA Practical Guide for Maintaining Skin Integrity 2E
Publisher’s Synopsis
The second edition of Wound Care: a practical guide for maintaining skin integrity offers students and nurses a highly practical approach to treating acute and chronic wounds.
The book applies the latest evidence and theory to the real world, helping you develop skills and knowledge to manage wounds effectively. Each chapter provides an overview of specific wound types, followed by case studies to help you build your clinical reasoning skills, and related multiple choice questions to test your knowledge.
Editors Kerrie Coleman and Glo Neilsen have worked with a skilled team of clinical experts to completely refresh and update this edition, incorporating latest developments, tips, strategies and wound care products.
ISBN: 9780729544450
