This book explores the lives and achievements of two Irish sisters, Edith and Florence Stoney, who pioneered the use of new electromedical technologies, especially X-rays but also ultraviolet radiation and diathermy.

Like all health professionals, speech and language therapists(SLTs) need to keep themselves up-to-date with the researchevidence base that is relevant to their field of practice and beable to show how this contributes to their clinicaldecision-making.

Presented in a logical and user-friendly manner, this book covers the basics of triage, such as the evidence-based triage process, and holistic care issues, such as cultural and psychological support considerations.

A solution-oriented synopsis of the issues faced in the on call setting, that is - communication, assessment of the patient, problem identification and treatment.

This volume explains how health care professions and their values have changed over the last forty years, charting where they have come from, where they are now, and how they might develop in the future. There is coverage of a wide range of professions within healthcare. Chapters are followed by critical responses from senior practitioners.

Presents a range of technological developments, which may be used in the field of clinical rehabilitation. This book explains and demystifies their practical relevance for the non-specialist clinician. It is a useful for those working in the field of rehabilitation who encounter biotechnological innovations as part of their professional practice.

This book explains the provision, both law and practice, of equipment and home adaptations to assist older or disabled people in daily living. The range of items covered is great, from alarms to artificial limbs, baths to bedrooms, chopping boards to crutches, electronic toothbrushes to environmental controls, and walking frames to wheelchairs.

Provides an account of the key theoretical aspects of chemistry and its application into the safe practice of aromatherapy. This book offers a clear and concisely written guide to essential information in chemistry. It applies chemistry to the practical and therapeutic use of essential oils, and leads to a better understanding of them.

Covers the principles and issues of safety relating to herbal medicine, and examines the safety data for over 70 commonly used or contentious herbs. This book covers issues of quality, interactions, adverse reactions, toxicity, allergy, contact sensitivity, and idiosyncratic reactions.

Blackwell Publishing is delighted to announce that this book has been Highly Commended in the 2004 BMA Medical Book Competition. Here is the judges' summary of this book: "This is a technical book on a technical subject but presented in a delightful way.

The 9 th edition of Tortora's Introduction to the Human Body provides basic content, focused design, and relevant connections about the essentials of anatomy and physiology. All chapters are focused on the essential structure and functions of the human body needed for a basic understanding of homeostasis.

This updated second edition brings together text, video, full-colour illustrations, interactive activities and more, to provide nursing students with a comprehensive guide to understanding the healthy functioning of the human body.

Offer your students a balanced understanding of Anatomy, Physiology, and Clinical coverage.Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology is an essential guide in A & P, combining high-quality content with clear language. Along with the interactive and digital features of Pearson Mastering (R), this book is a necessary learning resource for your students.

Offer your students a balanced understanding of Anatomy, Physiology, and Clinical coverage.Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology is an essential guide in A & P, combining high-quality content with clear language. Along with the interactive and digital features of Pearson Mastering (R), this book is a necessary learning resource for your students.

Includes discussion and images related both to gated cardiac SPECT and PET scanning for neoplasms, and the role of technologies, such as CT angiography for pulmonary embolism and fusion imaging.

A student-friendly text that delivers "need to know" disease content, along with the essential foundation in science that nursing, physician assistant, pharmacology, advanced health science, and medical students need to succeed in their future careers.

Ethics in Speech and Language Therapy is a key text for students, practitioners and managers alike. The demands of practice, legislation, registration and the recognition of competencies all point to the need for speech and language therapists to be explicitly educated about ethics.

Evidence-Based Patient Handling tackles the challenge of producing an evidence base to support clinical practice and provides the foundation for future practices.

* New chapters on additional sources of evidence, literature reviews, and developing and using guidelines for practice * Includes worked examples * Provides an accessible introduction to evidence-based practice from an occupational therapy perspective. .