Internal Medicine

Stroke Nursing is the leading guide for optimal stroke care, facilitating the provision of evidence-based practice across the stroke journey, and covering the sixteen elements of care outlined in the UK’s Stroke-Specific Education Framework (SSEF).

Drawing from years of clinical and research experience, the authors provide practical guidance on the essential areas of stroke nursing, including stroke classification, stabilisation, thrombolysis and thrombectomy, rehabilitation and recovery, nutrition and oral care, palliative and long-term care, physical impairment management, and more.

Now in its second edition, this indispensable guide helps practitioners expand their knowledge, skills and competence in all areas of stroke nursing services.

• Adopts a practical and evidence-based approach to stroke management, exploring UK and international perspectives
• Authored by expert clinicians and leaders in the field of nursing practice, research and education
• Includes updated case studies and practice examples, expanded coverage of clinical application in practice, and new discussions of the knowledge and skills required by nurses

Stroke Nursing is essential reading for students of nursing and neuroscience, and is the definitive reference for practicing nurses and healthcare professionals caring for stroke patients.

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Create individualized nursing care plans with ease and confidence! Ackley and Ladwig’s Nursing Diagnosis Handbook, 13th Edition uses an easy, three-step system to guide you through client assessment, nursing diagnosis, and care planning. Step-by-step instructions show how to implement care and evaluate outcomes, and help you build skills in diagnostic reasoning and critical thinking. To make care planning easier, this handbook allows you to look up nursing diagnoses and care plans for more than 1450 client symptoms, as well as interventions from NIC (Nursing Interventions Classification) and outcomes from NOC (Nursing Outcomes Classification). Edited by noted nursing educators Mary Beth Flynn Makic and Marina Reyna Martinez-Kratz, this reference provides everything you need to write nursing care plans in just one book!

• Easy-to-follow Sections I and II guide you through the nursing process and selection of appropriate nursing diagnoses.
• Step-by-step instructions show how to use the Guide to Nursing Diagnoses and Guide to Planning Care sections to create a unique, individualized plan of care.
• UNIQUE! Care plans are provided for each NANDA-International© (NANDA-I©) -approved nursing diagnosis.
• Evolve website includes a care plan template, case studies, review questions, andmore!
• Evidence-based interventions and rationales include research studies and references supporting the use of each intervention.
• Examples of and suggested NIC interventions and NOC outcomes are presented in each care plan.
• Quality and safety content emphasizes what must be considered to provide safe patient care, and includes QSEN content in Section I. 
• Pediatric, geriatric, multicultural, and home care interventions are included as appropriate for plans of care.
• Index of NANDA-I© Diagnoseson the inside back cover of the book provides quick reference to page numbers.
• Alphabetical thumb tabs allow quick access to specific symptoms and nursing diagnoses.

• NEW! Updated content is based on the 2021-2023 NANDA-I©-approved nursing diagnoses and reflects new diagnoses, revised diagnoses, and retired diagnoses.
• NEW! Updated nursing diagnoses include class and domain information as consistent with the current NANDA-I.

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Clinical skills are essential in the provision of care for children and young people. The Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual of Children and Young People’s Nursing Practices provides expert guidance on evidence-based clinical procedures, helping students and newly registered nurses develop sound clinical judgement and confidence. This comprehensive resource covers all aspects of children’s nursing, from the fundamentals of everyday practice to advanced care in high dependency and intensive care settings. As such, its relevance and usefulness reach beyond those newly registered; it remains a valuable resource for experienced nurses wishing to further expand their nursing skills.

Now in its second edition, this thoroughly updated guide demonstrates each procedure, explains the underlying theory and evidence, and speaks to the unique challenges of working with children and young people. New chapters address mental health, complementary therapies, learning difficulties, and the deteriorating child, whilst expanded content examines blood glucose monitoring, glucocorticoid treatment, insulin administration, diabetes care, surgical diathermy, non-invasive ventilation, and much more.

Key Features

• Provides evidence-based guidelines for more than 300 clinical procedures
• Features an abundance of colour photographs and illustrations
• Examines the needs of neonates and adolescents in the context of interdisciplinary care
• Includes new material on health research and evidence-based practice, stages of development, children with complex needs, and admission, transfer, and discharge
• Complements The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures, offering continuity to those working in both adult and paediatric settings

The second edition of The Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual is an indispensable resource for registered nurses, students, and other healthcare professionals involved in delivering clinically effective, evidenced- based, family-centred care.

Praise for the previous edition

“This manual builds on the knowledge, skills and expertise of one of the UK’s finest children’s hospital and explains comprehensive, evidence-based care clearly.” Nursing Children and Young People Journal

“All children’s nurses should have this book as a reference.” Nursing Standard

“… a comprehensive resource for all qualified nurses, students and other healthcare professionals involved in caring for children in hospital and community settings.” Times Higher Education Supplement

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If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia, Dementia For Dummies, UK Edition provides trusted, no-nonsense guidance on what this may mean for you and your family. You’ll get an understanding of the symptoms of dementia, make sense of the stages of the illness and grasp the differences between the various types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.

Dementia is an increasingly common condition that can have a significant impact on family life. Each person diagnosed is unique, and your loved one’s symptoms can range from loss of memory to mood changes to communication problems and beyond. This sensitive, authoritative guide walks you through the different scenarios you may encounter as a family member or carer and explains step-by-step how you can keep your loved one as safe and as comfortable as possible―no matter how severe their symptoms are.

• Gives you the straight facts on dementia
• Covers the symptoms, causes and risk factors of dementia
• Helps identify and address the fears as you face a diagnosis
• Provides carers and family members with the information needed to help manage the illness

If you’re looking for support as you adjust to caring for a loved one with dementia, Dementia For Dummies helps make it easier.

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It’s alive! It’s alive! (Thanks to biochemistry, that is.) 

Biochemistry is the science of the chemical processes that allow for…well…life. If it moves, breathes, eats, or sleeps, biochemistry can probably explain how. So, it stands to reason that the fundamentals of biochemistry can get a little complicated. 

In Biochemistry For Dummies, you’ll explore the carbons, proteins, and cellular systems that make up the biochemical processes that create and sustain life of all kinds. Perfect for students majoring in biology, chemistry, pre-med, health-services, and other science-related fields, this book tracks a typical college-level biochemistry class. It simplifies and clarifies the subject with easy-to-follow diagrams and real-world examples. You’ll also get: 

• Explorations of cell biology, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and other fundamental building blocks of life 
• Discussions of the basic structures common to all living organisms 
• Treatments of the microscopic details of life that make us all tick 

If you’re looking for a hand with some of the trickier parts of biochemistry―or you just need an accessible overview of the subject―check out Biochemistry For Dummies today!  

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Drawing on the author’s extensive clinical and research experience, this book presents practical strategies purposefully developed for parents, therapists and teachers working with autistic adolescents experiencing anxiety. In addition, it features chapters dedicated to assisting parents in supporting their anxious child.

The book outlines the co-occurence of anxiety and autism, highlights specific anxiety risks and triggers, and presents practical solutions for overcoming barriers to therapeutic engagement. A collection of CBT, ACT and DBT-informed practical worksheets are included, making this book ideal for use at home, at school or in OT, Psychology and Speech sessions.

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Well over two million medical students, doctors and other health professionals around the globe have owned a copy of Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine since it was first published over 70 years ago. Now in its 24th Edition, this thoroughly updated textbook describes the pathophysiology and clinical features of the most frequently encountered conditions in the major specialties of adult medicine, and explains how to recognise, investigate, diagnose and manage them. Taking its origins from Sir Stanley Davidson’s much-admired lecture notes, Davidson’s has endured because it keeps pace with how modern medicine is taught and provides a wealth of trusted information in an easy-to-read, concise and beautifully illustrated format.

Key features:

• Part 1 ‘Fundamentals of Medicine’ – provides an account of the principles of genetics, immunology, infectious diseases, population health, oncology and pain management, along with a discussion of the core principles behind clinical decision-making and good prescribing.

• Part 2 ‘Emergency and Critical Care Medicine’ – covers medical emergencies in poisoning, envenomation and medicine in austere environments, as well as common presentations in acute medicine and the recognition and management of the critically ill.

• Part 3 ‘Clinical Medicine’- covers the major medical specialties, each thoroughly revised and brought fully up to date. A new section on COVID-19 has been added and the impact of this infection is described throughout the book.

• Clinical Examination overviews – extended and updated to summarise the main elements for each system.

• Presenting Problems sections – provide a clear pathway for the assessment of and approach to the most common complaints in each specialty.

• Practice Point summaries – detail the practical skills that medical students and junior doctors must acquire.

• Emergency boxes – emphasise the core knowledge needed to manage acutely ill patients.

• In Old Age, In Pregnancy and In Adolescence boxes – highlight differences in the practice of medicine in these patient groups, and illustrate the interfaces between medical, obstetric and paediatric services.

• The text is extensively illustrated – with over 1000 diagrams, clinical photographs, and radiology and pathology images.

• The global perspective is enhanced by an International Advisory Board of experts from 11 countries and by leading authors from around the world.

The complete, downloadable eBook version is included with your (print copy) purchase – for easy access on your portable device, anytime, anywhere! Now enhanced with:

• NEW interactive self-assessment material -over 150Questions and Answers test your understanding of chapter key points and aid efficient exam preparation

Davidson’s will serve readers everywhere as a core text that integrates medical science with clinical medicine, conveying key knowledge and practical advice in a highly accessible and readable format.

REVIEWS

Beautifully constructed with superb clarity of style – Davidson’s continues to provide for students, doctors and other health professionals a sound basis for the practice of medicine.

Royal Society of Medicine and Society of Authors Medical Book Awards

This book comes through where others fail: an excellent textbook, easy to read and superb value.

British Medical Journal

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This text explores the structure and function of each distinct type of pathogen (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and prion disease), as well as the biochemical processes taking place when an infection is caused by any of these agents. It goes on to look at the role the human immune system plays in preventing, containing and destroying pathogens which enter the human body, using up to date research to ensure that students are abreast of the most recent developments in immunology. The text also examines the “evolutionary arms race” between human beings and infectious disease, looking at genetic traits which confer protection against some infectious diseases, and how pathogens are constantly changing to work around our defences.

The final section of the primer explores disease prevention and treatment – antibiotics, antivirals and antifungal agents and their mechanisms of action; public health and vaccination; the dangers of antibiotic resistance; and potential sources for new antimicrobial agents around the world.

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Artwork from the book in easy-to-download format, for use in class materials and handouts

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Maintain a take-charge attitude and live your life to the fullest with Parkinson’s

Whether the diagnosis is yours or that of a loved one, Parkinson’s Disease for Dummies contains everything you need to know about living with this disease. This book is an easy-to-understand, straightforward, and sometimes humorous guide that offers proven techniques for coping with daily issues, finding the right doctors, and providing care as the disease progresses. This user-friendly guide helps you navigate you through the important steps toward taking charge of your condition. You aren’t alone―inside, you’ll discover proven coping skills and first-hand advice, along with practical tools that will help you navigate the treatment journey. In classic, compassionate Dummies style, Parkinson’s Disease For Dummies will answer all your questions, and guide you through the process of finding your own answers as well.

• Keep your mind sharp, stay in shape, and keep your stress under control
• Life a full and satisfying life after a Parkinson’s diagnosis
• Get the most current information on Parkinson’s medications and treatments
• Learn the best ways to support loved ones living with Parkinson’s

With updates on the latest in alternative treatments, dementia, and young onset PD, Parkinson’s Disease for Dummies is here to show you how you can keep a positive attitude and lead an active, productive life.

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