Now in its sixth edition, the internationally acclaimed Foundations for Practice in Occupational Therapy continues to provide a practical reference tool which is both an indispensable guide to undergraduates and a practical reference tool for clinicians in the application of models and theories to practice. Underlining the importance and clinical relevance of theory to practice, the text provides an excellent introduction to the theoretical basis of occupational therapy. Contributions are giv...

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...

De coschappen zijn het belangrijkste onderdeel van de masteropleiding geneeskunde. Tijdens de coschappen dient de theoretische kennis van de bachelor in de praktijk te worden gebracht. Deze overgang blijkt vele vragen en uitdagingen te geven. Hoe lees je een ECG in de praktijk? Hoe onderzoek je een pasgeboren baby? Waar let je op bij een thoraxfoto? Hoe test je de oogzenuwen? Hoe start je een antistollingsbeleid? Wat vertelt die labwaarde mij? Bij al dit soort dagelijkse vragen prob...

Medical professionals are often involved in the management of the pregnant patient without necessarily being experts on all the complications surrounding pregnancy. The Handbook of Obstetric Medicine addresses the most common and serious medical conditions encountered in pregnancy, including heart disease, thromboembolism, diabetes, skin problems, gastrointestinal disease, neurological problems, hormonal diseases, hypertension and pre-eclampsia, and more. For each condition, the handbook incl...

The internationally best-selling Medical Pharmacology at a Glance is the ideal companion for all medical and healthcare students, providing a visual overview of pharmacology, and describing the basic principles of drug action, interaction, absorption, and excretion. Clear and accessible chapters organised around common diseases and conditions facilitate efficient clinical learning, and include references to drug classes and side effects, disease pathophysiology, prescribing guidelines, and mo...

In opleidingen in de gezondheidszorg wordt in toenemende mate aandacht besteed aan kwaliteitsverbetering en het voorkomen van onveiligheid in patiëntenzorg.De toegenomen aandacht voor kwaliteit van zorg blijkt bijvoorbeeld uit het recente Raamplan. In het Raamplan Artsenopleiding 2020 gaat men uit van het (bijgestelde) CanMEDS-raamwerk. Had in 2009 nog ongeveer de helft van de competenties  een relatie met kwaliteit en veiligheid,  professioneel gedrag en ethisch moreel denken en h...

Radiology Lecture Notes is a succinct yet thorough introduction to the essential imaging techniques used in various clinical situations. This fully revised and updated new edition presents the fundamental core knowledge of film interpretation, specialised radiological investigations, and procedures for imaging specific problems. The book explores common diseases and disorders complemented by good quality radiology images and full-colour illustrations.

Concise chapters, organised by body syste...

Now in its tenth edition, Kumar & Clark's Clinical Medicine is fully updated and revised under a new team of editors. Featuring new chapters covering: o Diagnosis: the art of being a doctor - helping readers to develop a confident clinical method in interactions with patientso Elderly medicine, frailty and multimorbidityo Public healtho Surgeryo Evidence-based medicineo Sepsis and the treatment of bacterial infection o Haematological Oncologyo Venous thromboembolic diseaseo Hypertensiono Men'...

Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, 5th Edition includes the veterinary technical and scientific words and phrases you might encounter in practice. With well over 60,000 main and subentries including large animals, small animals, and exotics, presented in a user-friendly format, the fifth edition continues its legacy as the most comprehensive dictionary reference in the veterinary field. Completely revised and updated for today's veterinary team, it now includes an all-new companion...

In dit boek worden de diagnostische en therapeutische vaardigheden die medische studenten in hun de opleiding tot basisarts onderwezen krijgen en waarbij instrumentarium nodig is, beschreven. Voorbeelden zijn arteriepunctie, infuus aanleggen, katheteriseren en hechten. De nadruk ligt op de wijze waarop de vaardigheid moet worden uitgevoerd, met aandacht voor diverse methoden en voor de diversiteit van patiënten. Daarnaast komen hygiëne, (contra) indicaties, materialen, mogelijke complicatie...