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Medicine: general issues
Paperback. Looks at America's long tradition of unequal access to health care. This title argues that two main features have characterized the US health system: a refusal to adopt a right to care and a particularly American approach to the rationing of care. Num Pages: 360 pages, 14 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJK; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226102191
- ISBN
- 9780226102191
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.29
€ 23.99
€ 19.29
Paperback. In the eighteenth century, the Western world viewed circumcision as an embarrassing disfigurement peculiar to Jews. Why does circumcision usually mean circumcision of infants? Why does the pressure for health circumcision continue? This book offers essential background to the debates about the medical, ethical, and social aspects of circumcision. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBTB; JHBT; MBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226101101
- ISBN
- 9780226101101
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 26.89
€ 33.99
€ 26.89
Paperback. Num Pages: 214 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 159 x 14. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Uniwersytet Jagiellonski, Wydawnictwo Poland
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- Number of pages
- 214
- SKU
- V9788323336259
- ISBN
- 9788323336259
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 36.23
€ 49.99
€ 36.23
Paperback. Part of a series, which is designed as a practical aid in planning and conducting clinical research, particularly as it applies in orthopedic surgery, this book covers the basic principles of evidence-based medicine and surgery, and these principles are applied to the design of research studies. Series: Princ. Pract. Clin. Res. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: MBGR; MN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 269 x 193 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1024.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Thieme Publishing Group Germany
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783131439314
- ISBN
- 9783131439314
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 114.71
€ 114.71
Paperback. - Written by a multi-disciplinary team of paediatrician, dietitians, speech and language therapist and clinical nurse specialist * Highly practical guide for healthcare workers responsible for the nutritional needs of children with neurological impairment. * Lists, boxes and tables highlight important information clearly. Editor(s): Sullivan, Peter B. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJH; MJN; MJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 170 x 11. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Mac Keith Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781898683605
- ISBN
- 9781898683605
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.25
€ 41.25
Paperback. Drawing together contributions from a broad selection of internationally recognized experts in the field, this book aims to provide an up--to--date summary of research concerned with speech perception and production in profoundly hearing--impaired children and adults. Editor(s): Plant, Geoff; Spens, Karl-Erik. Series: Exc Business and Economy. Num Pages: 608 pages, black & white illustrations, diagrams, figures. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJPD; MMZL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 122 x 38. Weight in Grams: 984.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781897635452
- ISBN
- 9781897635452
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 206.87
€ 206.87
Paperback. This is an introductory text to mental health and deaf people for care workers and mental health workers, both those familiar with deaf people but not with mental health and those familiar with mental health but not with deaf people. Num Pages: 350 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBPK; MJPD; MMZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 30. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781897635391
- ISBN
- 9781897635391
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 173.97
€ 173.97
Paperback. This book presents a collection of accounts by internationally renowed experts on current techniques in the instrumental investigation of speech and disorders of speech. Series: Exc Business and Economy. Num Pages: 304 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: CFH; MBG; MMZL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781897635186
- ISBN
- 9781897635186
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.21
€ 94.21
Paperback. Even though primary and community care managers face the same challenges as their hospital counterparts they've never had an equivalent range of methods for evaluating workforce size and mix. So this book aims to set the record straight by explaining community demand and supply side workforce planning and development. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861564870
- ISBN
- 9781861564870
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.36
€ 61.36
Paperback. This textbook provides readers with an insight into Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) in adulthood and the impact it has on everyday life. Potential areas of difficulty are outlined, together with potential solutions and strategies that can be utilized by individuals to improve their personal, social and working lives. . Num Pages: 174 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 163 x 14. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861564627
- ISBN
- 9781861564627
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.72
€ 53.72
Paperback. The marked increase in life expectancy in Down syndrome since the 1990s, although a very good sign in itself, raises important questions regarding the health issues, cognitive involution and social and professional inclusion of people with the condition. Editor(s): Rondal, Jean-Adolphe; Rasore-Quartino, Alberto; Soresi, Salvatore. Num Pages: 250 pages, index. BIC Classification: JFFG; JNS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563972
- ISBN
- 9781861563972
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 111.95
€ 111.95
Paperback. Mental health has become a global issue. Throughout both the developed and developing worlds, the treatment and care of the mentally disordered, and the need to improve the mental health of all citizens, has become a major political and professional concern. Editor(s): Morrall, Peter; Hazelton, Mike. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBPK; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563880
- ISBN
- 9781861563880
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.69
€ 78.69
Paperback. Intermediate care has become a buzzword within health and social care over the last few years. Seen as the panacea for a number of woes, particularly for older people, intermediate care has been held up as a way forward within contemporary health and social care. This text explores what is understood by the concept of intermediate care. Num Pages: 150 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSG; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563569
- ISBN
- 9781861563569
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.44
€ 83.44
Paperback. With contributions from: Eric Blyth, Ken Daniels, Julia Feast, Robert Lee, Nina Martin, Alexina McWhinnie, Derek Morgan, Clare Murray, Sharon Pettle, Claire Potter, Jim Richards and Francoise Shenfield The separation of procreation from conception has broadened notions of parenthood and created novel dilemmas. Editor(s): Singer, Dani; Hunter, Myra. Num Pages: 220 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBDC; MBQ; MFKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563491
- ISBN
- 9781861563491
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.42
€ 78.42
Paperback. Hospital acquired infections (HAI) are complications of health care which affect on average 10 percent of patients admitted to hospital world wide. This book provides nurses and junior doctors with an understanding of the basics of infection control by explaining the methods employed and their purpose. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCJ3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563446
- ISBN
- 9781861563446
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.97
€ 73.97
Paperback. How may nurses be enabled to contribute to, develop and advance their practice when working in bureaucratic and hierarchical health care settings? Corporate recognition and support for nurse--led change and development is gradually increasing. However, 'top down' change is still frequently imposed without due regard for the wisdom of practitioners. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBP; MJ; MQC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563378
- ISBN
- 9781861563378
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.65
€ 73.65
Paperback. Increasing demands on acute hospital resources, together with a reduction in the number of available beds, has placed an emphasis on the need for effective assessment of patients in order to determine their need for hospital admission. This has led to the emergence of the specialist Medical Assessment Unit (MAU). This book deals with this topic. Num Pages: 220 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBPM; MJAD; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 146 x 22. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563255
- ISBN
- 9781861563255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.42
€ 78.42
Paperback. Serving as a guide to diabetes for nurses, this text takes account of changes in dietary advice, legislation and terminology. It addresses diabetes as both a biochemical disease and a psychosocial problem. It provides research-based information with suggestions for problem solving and planning. Num Pages: 250 pages, tables. BIC Classification: MBDC; MJGD; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861562951
- ISBN
- 9781861562951
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.10
€ 84.10
Paperback. Assessment is arguably the most important stage of nursing. It forms the basis for any planned nursing intervention and a baseline against which subsequent events in the hospital stay can be compared. Assessment is an ongoing activity where the patient is continually reviewed and care reappraised to ensure that the patienta s needs are being met. Num Pages: 190 pages, references. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJAD; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861562883
- ISBN
- 9781861562883
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.97
€ 73.97
Paperback. States that effective public health strategies depend on surveillance, preventative measures, outbreak investigation and the institution of control measures including appropriate treatment. Series: Handbooks for Community Nurses S. Num Pages: 250 pages, references, resources. BIC Classification: MBNH1; MJCJ; MMFM; MMFP; MQCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861562555
- ISBN
- 9781861562555
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.38
€ 66.38