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Paperback. The book offers new practice frameworks that help to make sense of people's mental distress and recovery in relation to their social experience. It explores the impact of social factors, such as power, abuse, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation, on the causes and experiences of mental health problems. Editor(s): Tew, Jerry. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843102205
- ISBN
- 9781843102205
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.79
€ 37.79
Paperback. This work shows how and why case management and community support replaced psychiatry and mental hospitals. It examines everyday written and oral narratives to prove that the common critique of social workers - that they are state agents controlling clients - is untrue. Num Pages: 286 pages, 2 figures. BIC Classification: JKSN; MBPK; MMH; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 230 x 15. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231122733
- ISBN
- 9780231122733
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 30.53
€ 42.99
€ 30.53
Hardcover. As US health care systems undergo a period of transformative change, so too will emergency care, and more specifically emergency departments. Editor(s): Scott, James; Shesser, Robert. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBP; MMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 175 x 17. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118779804
- ISBN
- 9781118779804
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.30
€ 93.30
Hardcover. Set at a health insurance company dubbed Acme, this book chronicles how the privatization of the health care system in Puerto Rico transformed the experience of accessing and providing care on the island. Through interviews and participant observation, it explores the everyday contexts in which market reforms were enacted. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJP; JHMC; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- NYU Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814724910
- ISBN
- 9780814724910
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.05
€ 91.05
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138217355
- ISBN
- 9781138217355
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.82
€ 65.82
Hardcover. The ability to manage data and information systems efficiently can dramatically increase an organization's competitive advantage in the healthcare industry. This book offers managers a resource with information, models and tools needed to document clinical healthcare performance in institutions. Series: The Jossey-Bass health care series. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KJQ; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 457.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787941550
- ISBN
- 9780787941550
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.73
€ 79.73
paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JMM; MBPK; MJN; MQU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Publishing Co Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780826122780
- ISBN
- 9780826122780
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.38€ 63.23
€ 69.38
€ 63.23
Paperback. The authors take a multidisciplinary approach and employ both medical and psycho-social models of depression. The medical model is used to identify symptoms, make diagnoses and work towards optimal treatment. Psycho-social perspectives provide insight into the scale and complexity of the condition and point to its social causes. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG; MBPK; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 10. Weight in Grams: 199.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843102342
- ISBN
- 9781843102342
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.89
€ 26.89
Paperback. A collection of writings by people who have experienced mental distress. The work includes: accounts of psychiatric treatment, psychotherapy and other treatments; stories of life in mental institutions and moves into the community; self-help methods; and work to improve mental health services. Editor(s): Read, Jim; Reynolds, Jill. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DQ; MBPK; MMH; MMJT; MMZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333678503
- ISBN
- 9780333678503
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 17.59
€ 48.99
€ 17.59
Paperback. Topics that receive special attention include communicating with persons who have language deficits and coping with problem behaviors-two critical problems in dementia care. Num Pages: 272 pages, 23, 23 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBPK; MJN; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801860263
- ISBN
- 9780801860263
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.88
€ 34.88
Paperback. Identifies the fundamental interpersonal skills that the health care leaders (and aspiring leaders) need to develop in order to be successful executives or managers. This book offers suggestions for developing and improving essential health care leadership skills. It presents concepts and skills that can be applied to everyday situations. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 180 x 22. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470886298
- ISBN
- 9780470886298
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 101.71
€ 101.71
Paperback. Editor(s): Biehl, Joao; Petryna, Adriana. Num Pages: 456 pages, 3 line illus. 1 table. BIC Classification: MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 154 x 29. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 456
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691157399
- ISBN
- 9780691157399
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 32.94
€ 46.99
€ 32.94
Hardcover. Chronicles experiences of adults with neurofibromatosis 1, a condition misdiagnosed for many years as "The Elephant Man's Disease". The author examines the psychosocial costs of this misdiagnosis and the media's portrayal of "The Elephant Man", and suggests improvements for care. Num Pages: 216 pages, appendices, references, index. BIC Classification: MBN; MBP; MJCG1; MJN; PSXM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 166 x 22. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865692879
- ISBN
- 9780865692879
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 87.03€ 78.31
€ 87.03
€ 78.31
Paperback. This work offers an expose of the epidemic of so-called Multiple Personality Disordered women in America. It describes how the US mental health industry created and exploited this bogus diagnosis, and unveils the suffering of the victims, caused by hypnotic suggestion. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBP; MJN; MMJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 229 x 19. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787947941
- ISBN
- 9780787947941
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 26.36
€ 33.99
€ 26.36
Hardcover. Working with Latino Youth offers counselors, teachers, social workers, therapists, and other professionals--no matter what their level of experience or cultural background--an accessible and practical guide for working effectively with Latino children and adolescents. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH; MBPK; MJW; MMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780787943257
- ISBN
- 9780787943257
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.59
€ 56.59
Paperback. Explores risk assessment and risk management for people being discharged from psychiatric hospital into the community. This report also includes information about the harm that service users experienced. It provides useful information about: service user involvement in risk assessment and risk management; and services provided to manage risk. Num Pages: 58 pages. BIC Classification: MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. .
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 58
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345967
- ISBN
- 9781861345967
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 28.67
€ 29.99
€ 28.67
Paperback. The manual is divided into ten sessions that introduce a topic related to autism and Asperger Syndrome. During each session parents are introduced to a new topic and are invited to participate in exercises and group discussions that serve to reinforce the key messages discussed earlier. Each session closes with recommended reading and 'homework'. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB; JKSN2; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 208 x 293 x 16. Weight in Grams: 728.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843105480
- ISBN
- 9781843105480
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.64
€ 65.64
Paperback. The complete guide to making the transition from student to newly qualified adult or mental health social worker (NQSW). It covers everything you need to know to meet the requirements of NQSW status, and guides you through the challenges and hurdles. Strategies on staying motivated, managing stress and developing support networks are included. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 231 x 13. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849051583
- ISBN
- 9781849051583
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.57
€ 31.57
In this book, we present medical robotics, its evolution over the last 30 years in terms of architecture, design and control, and the main scientific and clinical contributions to the field. For more than two decades, robots have been part of hospitals and have progressively become a common tool for the clinician. Editor(s): Troccaz, Jocelyne. Num Pages: 426 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBPC; TJFM1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 164 x 30. Weight in Grams: 784.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848213340
- ISBN
- 9781848213340
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 232.44
€ 232.44
Paperback. Physicians recognize the importance of patients' emotions in healing yet believe their own emotional responses represent lapses in objectivity. Patients complain that physicians are too detached. Halpern argues that by empathizing with patients, rather than detaching, physicians can best help them. Num Pages: 196 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MB; MBPC; MMH; MMJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 158 x 11. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199768707
- ISBN
- 9780199768707
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.36
€ 79.36