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Cancer Nursing - covers all aspects of cancer care; from pre-diagnosis, through
treatment, to issues of advanced disease and palliative care. It includes
cancer biology, genetics and treatments, as well as new targeted and
complementary therapies. It is fully updated to follow the current
evidence-based research, and takes a multidisciplinary view of the subject.
Cardiac Nursing - packed full of clinical information and practical advice, this book
covers everything from assessment to cardiac rehabilitation. This new edition contains the emergency treatment
of stroke as well as a new section on genetics, and information on the
management of valvular disease has been expanded.
Dental Nursing - a practical, easily accessible, informative, and up-to-date quick
reference guide that a dental nurse can use throughout their career, from the
initial training stage to qualification and beyond.
Diabetes Nursing - a comprehensive overview of diabetes care. Includes evidence,
information and guidance on the area making it an essential tool for practice
nurses with a special interest in diabetes, a useful resource for those working
in community and acute settings.
Gastrointestinal Nursing - explore anatomy, physiology, diseases and
conditions of the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs. The focus is on
a diversity of bowel functions, diseases, investigations, and surgery, which will
assist the nurse in caring for people with issues related to their
gastrointestinal tract.
Musculoskeletal Nursing – an invaluable guide for all nurses and allied
health professionals working with patients who have rheumatological and
musculoskeletal conditions. Includes: musculoskeletal conditions and their
management; clinical issues; and nursing care issues including treatment,
nursing management, and tools.
Neuroscience Nursing - equips the practitioner with a basic knowledge
of the complex needs and specialist management of patients affected by wide
range of neurological disorders. It gives some insight into the patient’s
perspective of living with a neurological condition and presents the best
available evidence to inform practice and nursing care.
Nursing Older People - concentrating on the knowledge and skills needed
by nurses working with older people, this is an invaluable source of
information for both student and practising nurses. Acting as both a reference
guide and support in everyday clinical decision-making, it is written by
experienced nurses and contains a wealth of guidance and information.
Perioperative Practice - provides practical, easily accessible and
up-to-date evidence-based information on the essential elements of
perioperative practice.
Prescribing for Nursing and Allied Health
Professionals - concise, practical and expert
advice on all aspects of non-medical prescribing. Topics covered range from
basic pharmacology, to the legal aspects and processes of prescribing practice,
and prescribing for specific conditions and special groups. It features the
most recent legislation and changes to prescribing standards, giving nurses and
non-medical prescribers access to the most up-to-date information to inform
their practice.
Primary care and Community Nursing – concise and comprehensive coverage of
evidence-based clinical knowledge as well as the organizational structure of
community health services.
Renal Nursing - a wealth of useful information on the aetiology of kidney disease,
and aids with decision-making from initial assessment and diagnosis, through to
the available treatments.
Respiratory Nursing – this text offers a systematic description of the
main respiratory diseases found in adults, and covers the assessment,
diagnosis, and nursing management of each condition. With a special focus on
the role of the multidisciplinary team in meeting the multiple care needs of
respiratory patients, the Handbook covers both physical and psychosocial concerns,
and both pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies.
Surgical Nursing - a guide relating to all the core elements of surgical care.
Trauma and Orthopaedic Nursing - an easily accessible, practical, and
comprehensive guide to orthopaedic and trauma care. Includes new information
about supporting people with a learning disability within orthopaedic and
trauma care settings, virtual clinics, updated management and competencies,
fast-track and enhanced recovery pathways, and a stronger emphasis on the
health promotion role of nurses in the field.
Women’s Health Nursing - a concise and invaluable reference on women's
health which focuses on practical care pathways for common gynaecological
conditions.
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