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Procedures for Primary Care

John L. Pfenninger, Grant Fowler

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Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Dr. Pfenninger, one of the lead author's on this book, is the recent recepient of the 2005 Teaching Excellence Award from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and the 2005 Thomas W. Johnson Award for Career Contributions to Family Medicine Education. His book, Primary Care Procedures 2E, is comprehensive, "how-to" resource offers step-by-step strategies for nearly every outpatient procedure that can be performed in an office, hospital or emergency care facility. Designed for everyday practice, the outline format allows speedy reference while the detailed text and clear illustrations guide readers through each procedure. The new edition of this best-selling book features more than 80 new procedures on hot topics relevant to primary care practice.

• The easy-to-use outline format allows speedy reference, while the detailed text thoroughly explains each procedure.
• Boxes and tables throughout highlight important information in at-a-glance summaries.
• Includes patient teaching guides for each procedure covered.

• More than 80 new chapters and procedures, including hot topics such as: conscious sedation, burn treatment, tissue adhesives, candida treatment for warts, and aesthetic procedures including hair removal, Botox injection, micro dermabrasive, collagen injection, skin peels, and more.
• Hundreds of new illustrations, and over 200 improved 2-color illustrations clearly highlight visual aspects of conditions and clarify key ideas.
• More detailed discussions of patient education and medical coding shed more light on these aspects of practice.
• New sturdy flexbind cover stands up to daily use.

The Book of Style for Medical Transcription

Lea M. Sims

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Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Nothing compares to AAMT Book of Style 5 out of 5 stars.
10 of 11 people found this review helpful.

This book is an absolute must have. I don't think I have run across a question in my transcription that the BOS wasn't able to answer. I'm new to the field and this book is ALWAYS by my side. :) It is definitely money well spent.

Excellent 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 10 people found this review helpful.

This book is a required text for my Medical Transcription 1 class. I was a bit surprised at the format of this book at first. But this is definitely a book I plan to keep once I start my internship/job in medical transcription. This book is incredibly easy to use and covers a ton of things that you need to know for medical transcription. I would recommend this book to anyone who is a beginning medical transcriptionist.

Editorial Review:

Everything you've always wanted to know about punctuation, grammar, editing, format, and much more! In A-Z format with extensive cross-referencing, this easy-to-use reference contains over 500 information-packed pages including extensive appendices. It is equally at home in the classroom and workpace, and it can serve as a textbook as well as a reference.

Horse Anatomy: A Coloring Atlas

Robert A., DVM Kainer

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Total reviews: 14 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

My book came in brand new condition like I was expecting. I am very happy with my purchase.

Awesome Transaction!! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

The book is perfect! Better than expected and the transaction was very easy. Would certainly do business again!

Great, basic book. 3 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

An easy to understand, entry level book that imparts a nice starting point for those wishing to learn about equine anatomy. Well detailed without overwhelming the reader. And, of course, the coloring book aspect is a lot of fun.

Editorial Review:

A valuable resource for: anyone interested in horses, horse owners and riders, 4-H club members & leaders, veterinary technicians, equine practitioners, farriers, farm managers, riding instructors, trainers, equine science students, livestock judging teams, educational groups. *A pleasant and rewarding way to learn *Easy-to-understand, in-depth exploration of horse anatomy *Clear, understandable definitions are keyed to daily practical application *Medically correct terminology so you can communicate accurately with professional horsemen *Unique, user-friendly, and superbly illustrated

Mosby's Medical Dictionary

Mosby

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Total reviews: 28 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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So much more than just a dictionary.the completely revised, bestselling, trusted Mosby's Dictionary is the ONE reference you need to help you make sense of the complex world of health care. It features superior-quality definitions plus 2,400 full-color illustrations - nearly three times more than any other dictionary available! But that's only the beginning. Mosby's Dictionary also includes encyclopedic entries to explain more difficult concepts in depth, a 43-page Color Atlas of Human Anatomy. It's the trusted reference you'll turn to again and again!

• Over 51,000 comprehensive, authoritative, high-quality definitions - including definitions for major diseases, disorders, drugs, and procedures - offer the most accurate, complete information available in all areas of nursing, medicine, and health-related professions.
• Approximately 2,400 color photographs and line drawings - nearly three times more than any other health care dictionary - illustrate all subject areas to help you understand concepts.
• The practical, straightforward alphabetical organization with no subentries and easy-to-use features such as thumb tabs, entry words in color, and large, easy-to-read print make it easy to find and understand information.
• Expanded definitions for selected entries, particularly major diseases, disorders, and procedures, offer detailed information in one spot to help you understand more difficult concepts.
• Hundreds of lab test and surgical procedure definitions explain the purpose, procedures, patient care, and expected outcomes.
• Comprehensive definitions for drugs - with over 200 new to this edition - include indications, contraindications, and adverse effects for safe medication practice.
• Definitions for more than 50 complementary and alternative medical therapies and over 100 herbs familiarize you with options today's patients may choose.
• Pronunciations and word roots for key entries help you use terminology correctly in everyday practice.
• Includes British spellings for selected entries to help you recognize alternate spellings.
• A Color Atlas of Human Anatomy contains 43 pages of clearly labeled drawings for easy A&P review and reference.

• Approximately 5,000 new definitions, with special emphasis on definitions related to new drugs, anatomy and physiology, surgical procedures, lab tests, and new technological developments, keep you up to date on the latest developments in health care.
• Over 30,000 completely revised definitions and 800 updated illustrations ensure you have the most current information in all areas of nursing, medicine, and the health-related professions.

Nursing 2008 Drug Handbook, 28th Edition

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Simply the Best Drug Manual on the Market! 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

As a dentist, I need to keep current on many drugs, drug interactions, drug properties, how drugs are dispensed, side-effects, mechanisms of action, and dosing instructions. Before I found this manual, I used the PDR (Physician's Desk Reference), and at about 8 pounds a copy, I found it cumbersome, hard to use, and the print was too small. The Nursing Drug Handbook is lightweight, can be tucked into a large coat pocket, or desk drawer, is easy to use, has all the vital information I need, and is relatively inexpensive.

The book is arranged by drug class, (antibiotics, anti-virals, anti-hypertensives, etc). I like this arrangement because it allows me to compare similar drugs in the same class. I also like the index in the back of the book that lists individual drugs alphabetically, so I can have instant access to a particular drug without paging through an entire section.

There is no other drug manual that has the complete information that this book has. There are cheaper manuals, but if you want more than just surface information on a drug, then this is the volume to purchase.

Most highly recommended.

Jim "Konedog" Koenig

Editorial Review:

Nursing2008 Drug Handbook is a handy, comprehensive drug reference, updated and published every year to give nurses quick access to current, accurate drug information. This reference provides complete monographs for more than 900 generic and 3,000 trade drugs. Strengths: The leader in nursing drug handbooks. Thoroughly and methodically reviewed for accuracy and currency. Therapeutic organization offers the user more information than merely an A-Z presentation; drugs used for similar indications are found in the same chapter. Alerts, I.V. administration, off-label indications, and rapid-onset interactions give readers all the information needed right at their fingertips.

Grant's Atlas of Anatomy (Grant, John Charles Boileau//Grant's Atlas of Anatomy)

Anne MR Agur, Arthur F Dalley

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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A cornerstone of gross anatomy since 1943, Grant's Atlas of Anatomy continues to reach students worldwide with its realistic illustrations, detailed surface anatomy photos, clinical relevance, and muscle tables. Renowned for its accuracy, pedagogy, and clinical relevance, the new edition of this classic anatomy atlas features many improvements, including updated artwork, more vital tissue colors, new conceptual diagrams, vibrantly re-colored illustrations, and a more consistent art style. Clinical integration has been greatly enhanced in this edition, with clinical material clearly highlighted for easy identification. In addition, the organization within each chapter has been updated to provide a clearer and more consistent approach. A companion Website offers student and instructor versions of Grant's Interactive Atlas, including images from the book, video clips from Acland's DVD Atlas of Human Anatomy, USMLE-style questions, image-based drag-and-drop questions, and electronic flash cards from Gould's Clinical Anatomy Flash Cards. Also available is an interactive atlas for faculty, which contains all of the images, select Acland clips, presentations of dissection sequences, an expanded table of contents, and more! Medical and health professions students as well as faculty and practitioners continue to rely on Grant's Atlas for its accuracy and comprehensiveness. They're going to love what this new edition has to offer! "Compared to [other atlases on the market], I find the contents and the images of this book significantly better mainly because of the life-like images and also the [accompanying] brief descriptions...[which]help keep the interest level going strong." --3rd year student

Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fifth Edition

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

better, but could still use improvement 3 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Several chapters, such as the one on the spine, lower extremities, skin, and pulmonary system are, indeed, quite well-written and fairly easy to follow.

The chapter on upper extremities, however, is simply in deplorable shape.

Moreover, the AMA guides did not do a good job of explaining when it is appropriate to use a certain method and when it is not. in many cases, the evaluator is not sure which method to use, even after a careful reading of the guides.

The overarching philosophy of the Guides is not explained as well as it should be.

All in all, however, a vast improvement over the much more difficult to use fourth edition.

needless to say, a physician using this book needs both an instructor and an appropriate patient population to refine his/her skills as a disability evaluator.

Editorial Review:

This is a standard in quality evaluations, and is the approved uniform way to evaluate, measure and report impairment. The material in the fifth edition is scientifically and consensus based, and is prepared by society experts. All body systems are covered with significant improvements in major chapters including cardiology, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, and skin. Also covers new conditions including HIV and latex allergy. Mandated or recommended in over 40 states of the US, and in Canada and Australia.

Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy

MS, Joe Graedon, Ph.D., Teresa Graedon

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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From the New York Times bestselling authors of The People’s Pharmacy®, a reliable resource for remedies and treatment—now in an easy-to-use trade format.

After more than three decades as one of the world’s premier sources for authoritative, trustworthy health information, The People’s Pharmacy® delivers its most groundbreaking resource yet, identifying bestchoice treatments for hundreds of common medical conditions that smart health-care consumers want to know about. Inside readers will find:

• Remedies for scores of health concerns, from acne and allergies to heart disease and depression

• At-a-glance descriptions of the best choices— complete with possible side effects and approximate cost

• Remedy ratings that allow readers to compare treatment options for each condition

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Whether the best choice may be home remedies, lifestyle changes, herbal or nutritional supplements, or over-the-counter or prescription drugs, Best Choices from the People’s Pharmacy® clearly evaluates the effectiveness, safety, and cost of treatment options—so readers can make the right decision for optimum health.

Netter's Concise Atlas of Orthopaedic Anatomy (Netter Basic Science)

Jon C. Thompson

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Great images loose value when miniaturized. 1 out of 5 stars.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.

It is frustrating and sad to see Dr. Netter's art being miniaturized.
The book should be sold together with a microscope.

Great for Physical therapists 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This is a great, small book that can be used for quick reference when working with orthopedic patients. The pictures are small but it is not meant as a true anatomical atlas. It includes some nice x-rays, plenty of common pathological conditions and a few quick tests.

Editorial Review:

Introducing the new and definitive orthopedic anatomy atlas for students and clinicians! This concise, easy-to-use atlas of orthopedic anatomy uses Dr. Frank Netter images from both the Atlas of Human Anatomy and the 13-volume Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations.

• Tables listing key information on bones, joints, muscles, and nerves highlight each Netter image.
• Each chapter contains useful clinical information on disorders, trauma, history and physical exam, radiology, surgical approaches, and minor procedures.
• Information is presented in tabular format for easy reference.
• Key material is highlighted in different colors depending on its content.
• 450 Netter images in a portable 6" x 9" format.
• Four-color design throughout.

Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide From Medical Experts and Patients

Sharon Ostalecki

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Wonderful guide to fibro 5 out of 5 stars.
26 of 26 people found this review helpful.

I'm only halfway through, but so far, this book is an incredible resource. I've only had fibro for two years, but as a health care professional and patient, this book has helped me to understand my condition better and has helped me to explain it to others better. I work in a position where I teach patients all day, and I have found resources in this book that has allowed me to explain to fibro patients why they feel the way they do. I would reccommend this book to anyone with fibro. But I do feel that some of the language is geared toward the medical community or someone who is familiar with medical jargon.

Editorial Review:

Fibromyalgia is a severe musculoskeletal pain and fatigue syndrome that afflicts approximately 3 to 6 million Americans. Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide from Medical Experts and Patients is a compilation of a diverse group of health care practitioners and a comprehensive guide for patients and families. The book provides authoritative, practical advice and answers to common questions about this condition to help patients and families achieve a greater understanding of all aspects of dealing with fibromyalgia. Physicians incorporate newest research on fibromyalgia. This resource offers material never presented in any other fibromyalgia book.