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Medicine: general issues
hardcover. Reflective practice is an essential skill for those working in health and social care, but why is it so vital and how can it be learned? As inter-disciplinary working becomes more common, finding shared ways of reflection on practice are becoming more and more important. Series: Key Themes in Health and Social Care. Num Pages: 188 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780745654232
- ISBN
- 9780745654232
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.10
€ 66.10
Hardcover. This book provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to contemporary bioethics. It also presents provocative, philosophically informed arguments on current bioethical issues. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFM; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745690599
- ISBN
- 9780745690599
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.40
€ 72.40
Hardback. Today, we are far less likely to die from infection than at any other time in history, but still we worry about epidemics, the menace of antibiotic resistance and modern 'plagues' like Ebola. In this timely new book, eminent bacteriologist Hugh Pennington explores why these fears remain and why they are unfounded. Series: New Human Frontiers. Num Pages: 168 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH; MJCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 132 x 198 x 17. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745690797
- ISBN
- 9780745690797
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.57
€ 53.57
Hardcover. Health communication is key to promoting good population and individual health outcomes. As the field has developed, there is a growing need for a critical appraisal of the ideologies and theories underpinning health communication to ensure effective practice. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JH; MBN; VF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 151 x 25. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780745697727
- ISBN
- 9780745697727
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.48
€ 72.48
Hardback. Offers a critique of biomedical approaches to personal and public health, and calls for more sociological input, qualitative research and an intersectional approach to help us understand various aspects of health and illness. This volume is about gender, health and medicine broadly defined. Editor(s): Segal, Marcia Texler; Demos, Vasilikie P.; Kronenfeld, Jennie. Series: Advances in Gender Research. Num Pages: 328 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780762310586
- ISBN
- 9780762310586
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.69
€ 139.69
Hardback. Explores the professional practice of health promotion and, in particular, how individuals and organizations can become more effective in undertaking and supporting such practice. Num Pages: 152 pages, 12 tables, 6 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBC; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 327.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774811507
- ISBN
- 9780774811507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.67
€ 112.67
Paperback. Explores the professional practice of health promotion and, in particular, how individuals and organizations can become more effective in undertaking and supporting such practice. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 249.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774811514
- ISBN
- 9780774811514
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.49
€ 40.99
€ 36.49
Hardback. This new edition provides up-to-date statistics and fresh analysis of changing trends in immigration, describes ethno-cultural community, discussing such issues as childbirth, mental illness, dental care, hospitalization, and death, as well as home country culture, common reasons for emigrating, and challenges in adjusting to a new culture. Editor(s): Waxler-Morrison, Nancy; Anderson, Joan M.; Richardson, Elizabeth; Chambers, Natalie A. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFSL; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 31. Weight in Grams: 621.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774812559
- ISBN
- 9780774812559
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.11
€ 47.11
Hardback. Lays out new strategies for advocacy groups to achieve a sustainable, healthy food system. Editor(s): MacRae, Rod; Abergel, Elisabeth. Series: Sustainability & the Environment. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; MBNH3; RNFF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774822688
- ISBN
- 9780774822688
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.10
€ 106.10
Hardback. Everyday Exposure documents the adverse health effects experienced by Aamjiwnaang citizens in the heart of Canada's Chemical Valley and argues for a transformative and experiential "sensing policy" approach that takes the voices and experiences of Indigenous citizens seriously. Num Pages: 560 pages, 3 photo essays, 1 map, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFSL9; LNKJ; MBNH2; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774832632
- ISBN
- 9780774832632
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.50
€ 106.50
Hardcover. Series: IEEE Press Series on Biomedical Engineering. Num Pages: 340 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBG; MQW; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 262 x 189 x 23. Weight in Grams: 812.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- I.E.E.E.Press United States
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780780334045
- ISBN
- 9780780334045
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 232.48
€ 232.48
hardcover. Based on the management techniques of Dr Joseph Juran, this work outlines management strategies, techniques and skills that are essential in transforming health-care organizations. Num Pages: 229 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSW; KJM; MBPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 229
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780787900960
- ISBN
- 9780787900960
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.41
€ 72.41
Hardcover. This work links the practices and techniques of adult education with the teaching and learning needs of "helping professionals". The author demonstrates how nurses, doctors and social workers can learn to teach successfully and remove barriers to learning that occur in their daily practice. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNMT; JNT; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 158 x 27. Weight in Grams: 569.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780787901288
- ISBN
- 9780787901288
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.25
€ 47.25
Hardcover. A study of a major initiative that is changing the course of medical education - the Community Partnerships, sponsored by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNA; MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 417.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780787901509
- ISBN
- 9780787901509
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.98
€ 79.98
Hardcover. Discover The Six Dimensions of Health Systems That Can Transform Your Medical PracticeThe New Health Partners is an essential handbook for physicians who want to reshape their practices to prosper within the managed care environment. Num Pages: 341 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBG; MBPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 341
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780787940249
- ISBN
- 9780787940249
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.65
€ 72.65
Hardcover. Consumers of health care are becoming cost- and quality-conscious, and often choose their health plan on the basis of these criteria. Successful health systems will respond with more consumer-friendly information in the form of "score cards". This is a practical book for score card developers. Num Pages: 166 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFT; JKSW; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780787940270
- ISBN
- 9780787940270
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.41
€ 72.41
Hardback. Managing Change An in depth treatment of organizational change in hospitals. After Restructuring provides a mother--lode of insights and lessons that will be mined for years. A must read for all those committed to improving hospital performance in a radically changing health care system. ----Stephen M. Num Pages: 296 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 161 x 24. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787940294
- ISBN
- 9780787940294
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.89
€ 79.89
Hardcover. As health care becomes more common in communities, health systems reorganize both their business practices and their patient care practices. This book explains best practices in patient care restructuring, also called "clinical integration". Editor(s): Tonges, Mary. Num Pages: 239 pages, index. BIC Classification: MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 479.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780787940393
- ISBN
- 9780787940393
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.98
€ 79.98
Hardcover. Challenging assumptions held by investors and patient-care advocates, this work explains the financial underpinning of today's investor-owned systems. It provides an objective overview of major investment-owned health companies, and compares them with non-investor owned health care companies. Num Pages: 212 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KFFM; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787940409
- ISBN
- 9780787940409
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.34
€ 62.34
hardcover. A Proactive Framework for Organizational ChangeLearn to apply the principles of total quality management to the management of high--risk patients and improve quality of care, patient outcomes--and the bottom line. "Finally, a model of managed health care that resonates with physicians and patients. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 493.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780787941543
- ISBN
- 9780787941543
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.84
€ 93.84