The foremost text in this complex and fast-changing field, Medical Microbiology, 9th Edition, provides concise, up-to-date, and understandable explanations of key concepts in medical microbiology, immunology, and the microbes that cause human disease. Clear, engaging coverage of basic principles, immunology, laboratory diagnosis, bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology help you master the essentials of microbiology?effectively preparing you for your coursework, exams, and beyond. A...

This is a second edition of the highly popular volume used by clinicians and students in the assessment and intervention of aphasia. It provides both a theoretical and practical reference to cognitive neuropsychological approaches for speech-language pathologists and therapists working with people with aphasia. Having evolved from the activity of a group of clinicians working with aphasia, it interprets the theoretical literature as it relates to aphasia, identifying available assessments and...

This sixth edition of the acclaimed and award-winning 'Sunflower book' comprehensively covers the undergraduate curriculum in paediatrics and child health. Topics are made accessible with numerous colour images, diagrams and case studies, and revision is facilitated by key points and summary boxes. This has made the book a firm favourite of medical students as well as trainees approaching clinical speciality exams, both in the UK and internationally.

Highly illustrated with hundreds of colour...

In this thoroughly updated fourth edition, award-winning contact lens author, lecturer, and researcher, Professor Nathan Efron, presents an easily accessible, systematic account of how to identify, understand, and manage contact lens complications. Professor Efron is renowned for his ability to distil often-complex principles of ocular physiology and pathology into a clinically-friendly format. The subject matter is arranged logically by tissue structure - which is the way practitioners natur...

Well organized and easy to read, Clinical Procedures in Primary Eye Care, 5th Edition, takes an accessible, step-by-step approach to describing the commonly used primary care procedures that facilitate accurate diagnosis and effective patient management. This practical, clinically-focused text offers succinct descriptions of today's most frequently encountered optometric techniques supported by research-based evidence. You'll find essential instructions for mastering the procedures you need t...

Persoonsdynamica is een nieuw vakgebied. Het bestudeert de dynamiek binnen de persoonlijkheid, met name de wisselwerking tussen gedrag en emoties tegen de achtergrond van wat de laatste honderd jaar bekend is geworden in de psychologie, de cognitiewetenschappen, de neurowetenschappen en filosofie. Met name wordt aangesloten bij de recente aandacht voor emoties in de sociale psychologie.Persoonsdynamica biedt inzicht in sociale processen waarin emoties een rol spelen, zowel op persoonlijk nive...

De thoraxfoto is het meest gebruikte beeldvormende onderzoek binnen de gezondheidszorg. Het verschaft de aanvrager een bron aan informatie over pathologie die ten grondslag kan liggen aan de symptomen waarmee een patiënt zich presenteert. Het beoordelen van een thoraxfoto is dan ook een basisvaardigheid voor iedere arts. In dit boek staat het toepassen van een stapsgewijze beoordeling van de thoraxfoto centraal. Het aanhouden van een vaste volgorde in de beoordeling voorkomt dat bepaalde str...

Hoe komt het toch dat patiënten en artsen vaak ontevreden zijn over elkaar? Patiënten die klagen dat de arts hen niet serieus neemt, of niet genoeg uitleg geeft. Dokters die hun patiënten juist als veeleisend of claimend ervaren. Bijzonder, want artsen willen hun patiënten graag helpen en mensen gaan naar de dokter omdat ze deskundig advies over hun gezondheid willen. En toch gaan ze regelmatig op elkaars tenen staan.

In Dansen met de Dokter analyseert kinderarts Paul Brand dit probleem. ...

Presents a review of the practice and theory of Dramatherapy. Featuring practical guidance, clinical examples and research vignettes, this book considers developments in the field and researches the impact of the 'core processes' on clinical practice. It shows how Dramatherapy is used with a wide range of clients and applied to individual needs.

For courses in Human Physiology. Move beyond memorization: Prepare students for tomorrow's challengesHuman Physiology: An Integrated Approach is the #1 best-selling 1-semester human physiology text world-wide. The 8th Edition engages students in developing a deeper understanding of human physiology by guiding them to think critically and equipping them to solve real-world problems.

Updates, such as new Try It activities and detailed teaching suggestions in the new Ready-to-Go Teaching Modules...