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Paperback. We are very careful in the way we sedate patients, being acutely aware of the fact that if the patient becomes unresponsive and verbal contact is lost then, by definition, a general anaesthetic has just been administered with all the clinical and legal implications that this holds. This book examines various aspects of conscious sedation. Editor(s): Skelly, Meg; Palmer, Diane. Num Pages: 150 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMB; MQCL6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 286.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861562661
- ISBN
- 9781861562661
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Condition: New
€ 73.40
€ 73.40
Paperback. This study explores the needs of the relatives of terminally ill patients and the concerns of nurses who provide care in the hospital. The research data is used to design, implement and evaluate clinical standards for improved family support. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MQCL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 484.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861562708
- ISBN
- 9781861562708
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Condition: New
€ 78.42
€ 78.42
Paperback. This book brings together different views about living and working with schizophrenia. The discussions focus on the psychococial aspects of care, and the book includes personal narratives from a sufferer and a carer as well as contributions from a Jungian analyst, occupational therapists and a psychiatric nurse. Editor(s): Kerr, Sue. Num Pages: 150 pages, index. BIC Classification: MMJT; MQCL5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 9. Weight in Grams: 252.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861562739
- ISBN
- 9781861562739
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Condition: New
€ 65.42
€ 65.42
Paperback. In addition to clinical knowledge every senior nurse should be comfortable with the professional issues that are part of the senior nursea s role. This handbook addresses these issues in a clear and concise manner. It discusses leadership, change management and risk assessment and looks at evidence--based care. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 354.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861562753
- ISBN
- 9781861562753
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Condition: New
€ 66.44
€ 66.44
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.
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- 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
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Condition: New
€ 73.40
€ 73.40
Paperback. A guide to wound care, specifically written for community nurses. An overview of the function of the skin and phases of wound healing are examined prior to looking at the relationship between wound healing and the patients' health and lifestyle. Case studies are included. Series: Handbooks for Community Nurses S. Num Pages: 100 pages, index. BIC Classification: MJK; MMKB; MQCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 260.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861562890
- ISBN
- 9781861562890
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Condition: New
€ 66.44
€ 66.44
Paperback. Originally emanating from presentations at an international conference, this text brings together research and practice development from three perspectives: practice, management and education. Within these three sections, the book presents a series of chapters written mainly by practitioners, but some in collaboration with academics. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJW; MQCL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 562.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861562937
- ISBN
- 9781861562937
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Condition: New
€ 83.44
€ 83.44
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.
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- 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
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Condition: New
€ 83.44
€ 83.44
Paperback. This comprehensive resource examines all aspects of the care of the patient with multiple sclerosis. It focuses on the themes of: the importance of patient-centred nursing; comprehensive assessment of the person with MS; the wide variation in the course of MS; and the role of the nurse. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MJN; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 227 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 412.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861562975
- ISBN
- 9781861562975
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Condition: New
€ 79.30
€ 79.30
Paperback. This work covers the anatomy, physiology and the continence mechanism of the male lower urinary tract. The different prostatic conditions are discussed in detail, together with the range of medical and surgical investigations and treatments. Num Pages: 170 pages, references, glossary, index. BIC Classification: JFSJ2; MJS; MQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 314.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563026
- ISBN
- 9781861563026
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Condition: New
€ 78.69
€ 78.69
Paperback. Gives nurses an insight into using complementary therapies safely with older people. Divided into four parts, this text considers the implications for safe practice; gives an overview of the four main therapies: massage, aromatherapy, reflexology and flower remedies; and looks at practical applications of the therapies. Num Pages: 230 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MQCL4; MX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 488.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563040
- ISBN
- 9781861563040
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Condition: New
€ 73.40
€ 73.40
Paperback. Much has been written about healthcare for older people, but the ageing process affects people of all ages. Ageing, rather than old people, has received scant attention within healthcare literature. This book addresses this paucity. It explores key perspectives of the ageing process. Ageing and old age are not necessarily synonymous. Num Pages: 200 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: JFSP31; MJX; MQCL4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 456.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563118
- ISBN
- 9781861563118
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Condition: New
€ 65.86
€ 65.86
Paperback. This book provides information and resources to assist in all stages of a clienta s implant program, building on a transdisciplinary model of practice. Editor(s): Hogan, Anthony. Num Pages: 330 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJPD; MQV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 546.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563217
- ISBN
- 9781861563217
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Condition: New
€ 106.41
€ 106.41
Paperback. Aimed at nurses who want to get to grips with the more common procedures. Each chapter focuses on a specific area of care and related skills and considers the main practice issues. Num Pages: 350 pages, illustrations, index. BIC Classification: MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 560.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563224
- ISBN
- 9781861563224
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Condition: New
€ 73.40
€ 73.40
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.
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- 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
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Condition: New
€ 78.42
€ 78.42
Paperback. Nurses should have the most up--to--date knowledge to provide accurate information and competent nursing care to patients with colorectal cancer. Swan addresses those issues in a very thorough and comprehensive manner. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJCL; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 159 x 12. Weight in Grams: 328.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563347
- ISBN
- 9781861563347
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Condition: New
€ 64.62
€ 64.62
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.
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- 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
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Condition: New
€ 73.65
€ 73.65
Paperback. This book describes and discusses the assessment and treatment techniques applied by Occupational Therapists (OTs) to sufferers from Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The text begins with basic information about MS and follows this with suggestions for assessment and treatment. Num Pages: 180 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: MJC; MJN; MQT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 304.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563484
- ISBN
- 9781861563484
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Condition: New
€ 73.40
€ 73.40
Paperback. Parkinson's Disease is a common neurological condition which nurses need to be equipped to manage. The aim of this book is to provide nurses with a readable and succinct text that will help them to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred nursing care for patients and their families with Parkinson's disease. Num Pages: 220 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MJN; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 14. Weight in Grams: 378.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563583
- ISBN
- 9781861563583
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Condition: New
€ 78.42
€ 78.42
Paperback. Reaches beyond the boundaries of mainstream physiotherapy into a novel area for physiotherapists and nurses. This text provides information on the prevalence and risk factors for erectile dysfunction, the anatomy and physiology of normal erectile function and the role played by the pelvic floor muscles in men. Num Pages: 150 pages, index. BIC Classification: MJS; MQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 11. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563651
- ISBN
- 9781861563651
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Condition: New
€ 73.65
€ 73.65
Paperback. The link between occupational performance, mental health and offending behaviour is increasingly being recognized. Consequently the number of occupational therapists working with mentally disordered offenders is rising. This text has been written by forensic occupational therapists practising in the UK. Num Pages: 200 pages, index. BIC Classification: MQT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563675
- ISBN
- 9781861563675
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Condition: New
€ 78.69
€ 78.69
Paperback. A book about older people, and the contribution occupational therapy can make towards the maintenance of their health and the appropriate provision of rehabilitation and care. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG; MQT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563767
- ISBN
- 9781861563767
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Condition: New
€ 79.30
€ 79.30
Paperback. This book presents the principles of hand trauma and plastic reconstructive surgery in a clear and concise manner. Its aim is to instruct the reader on how to identify the priorities of treatment and, using the principles of therapy, select the appropriate treatment modalities. Num Pages: 220 pages, index. BIC Classification: MMKD; MNP; MQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563866
- ISBN
- 9781861563866
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Condition: New
€ 73.65
€ 73.65
Paperback. At last, a book about the little pieces of occupation which make up lifea s real situations and experiences and form a basis for therapy. Num Pages: 220 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MQT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 11. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563934
- ISBN
- 9781861563934
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Condition: New
€ 59.80
€ 59.80