Geriatric Psycho-Oncology

Geriatric Psycho-Oncology
Author: Jimmie C. Holland
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2015-02-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199361487

Geriatric Psycho-Oncology is a comprehensive handbook that provides best practice models for the management of psychological, cognitive, and social outcomes of older adults living with cancer and their families. Chapters cover a wide range of topics including screening tools and interventions, psychiatric emergencies and disorders, physical symptom management, communication issues, and issues specific to common cancer sites. A resource section is appended to provide information on national services and programs. This book features contributions from experts designed to help clinicians review, anticipate and respond to emotional issues that often arise in the context of treating older cancer patients. Numerous cross-references and succinct tables and figures make this concise reference easy to use. Geriatric Psycho-Oncology is an ideal resource for helping oncologists and nurses recognize when it may be best to refer patients to their mental health colleagues and for those who are establishing or adding psychosocial components to existing clinics.

The Annenbergs

The Annenbergs
Author: John E. Cooney
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Total Pages: 456
Release: 1982
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

"This is the colorful and dramatic biography of two of America's most controversial entrepreneurs: Moses Louis Annenberg, 'the racing wire king, ' who built his fortune in racketeering, invested it in publishing, and lost much of it in the biggest tax evasion case in United States history; and his son, Walter, launcher of TV Guide and Seventeen magazines and former ambassador to Great Britain."--Jacket.

Everyman's Dictionary of Economics

Everyman's Dictionary of Economics
Author: Arthur Seldon
Publisher: Collected Works of Arthur Seld
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780865975521

"Everyman's Dictionary of Economics provides over nineteen hundred concise desk encyclopedia-style articles on economic terms and concepts, as well as on significant people working in the field, in plain, nontechnical English. The articles challenge readers' acceptance of the conventional wisdom on such subjects as government intervention in economic matters."--BOOK JACKET.

Pediatric Malignancies: Pathology and Imaging

Pediatric Malignancies: Pathology and Imaging
Author: David M. Parham
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2014-11-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1493917293

Pediatric tumors comprise a unique set of diseases that may pose diagnostic challenges to pathologists, oncologists, and pediatricians. Pediatric Tumor Pathology: A Practical Approach serves as a state-of-the-art reference for understanding the fundamental biology and diagnostic aspects of pediatric tumors. This volume stands apart from other books covering pediatric neoplasia by providing an in-depth analysis of the pathogenetic and diagnostic aspects of the most commonly encountered tumors. The volume covers the new advances in our understanding of the molecular processes underlying a number of pediatric tumors and the novel, sophisticated diagnostic tools that have now become an integral part of practice standards. Pediatric Tumor Pathology: A Practical Approach will be of great value for many practicing clinicians and pathologists for characterizing and diagnosing childhood tumors. Oncologists, radiologists, surgeons and pediatricians will also find this book a unique and valuable resource for understanding the biological and diagnostic aspects of pediatric tumor pathology.

Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy & Physiology
Author: Lindsay Biga
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-09-26
Genre:
ISBN: 9781955101158

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Human Factors in Healthcare

Human Factors in Healthcare
Author: Debbie Rosenorn-Lanng
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2014-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199670609

This work builds on 'Human Factors in Healthcare: Level One' by delving deeper into the challenges of leadership, conflict resolution, and decision making that healthcare professionals currently face. It is written in an easy to understand style and includes a wealth of real-life examples of errors and patient safety issues.

Human Factors in Healthcare

Human Factors in Healthcare
Author: Debbie Rosenorn-Lanng
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2015
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199670617

This work builds on 'Human Factors in Healthcare: Level One' by delving deeper into the challenges of leadership, conflict resolution, and decision making that healthcare professionals currently face. It is written in an easy to understand style and includes a wealth of real-life examples of errors and patient safety issues.