by Miller-Keane (1997)
Alphabetical arrangement of terms and definitions or expanations, intended as authoritative vocabulary for students in the nursing and paramedical sciences. New concepts and developments are emphasized, e.g., individual nursing diagnosis and conceptual models of nursing and related terms. Pronunciation is indicated. Abbreviations, biographical entries, drug trade names, and eponyms are included, among other terms. Use of "Windows" provide valuable insight into topics of interest to health care professionals. Updated appendices of miscellaneous information. Illustrations.
Ida G. Dox, B. John Melloni, Gilbert M. Eisner
Approximately 25,000 terms concisely defined for both students of the health sciences and the general public. Also includes synonyms, generic drug names, brand drug names, eponyms, abbreviations, acronyms, and selected obsolete terms and colloquialisms for historical perspective. Many cross references. Approximately 2500 illustrations.
Linda Finlay and Claire Ballinger
"Qualitative Research for Allied Health Professionals - Challenging Choices is a practical text, which addresses the links between philosophy, research method and practice in an accessible, readable way." "The subtitle, 'Challenging Choices', carries a double meaning: qualitative research is both challenging (ie, demanding and stimulating) to undertake and likely to be challenged and contested. In particular, the choices researchers make when designing, carrying out and reporting research will attract scrutiny." "The book is structured in three parts. Part I sensitizes readers to the complex issues which challenge qualitative researchers at the planning stage of their projects. In Part II, the challenge of using different methodologies is critically explored by eleven authors who describe their individual research experiences. Part III examines the choices researchers make when they evaluate and present research."--BOOK JACKET.
Myer Goldman, David Cope
Alphabetical guide to radiographic positioning and procedures. Revisions in text and appendixes to include "technical advances in equipment or techniques, such as electron radiography and computer-assisted tomography". Appendixes: contrast media, medical terms, abbreviations, exposure tables, named views of the skull, and normal blood values. 1st ed., 1961; 4th ed., 1970.
Christine Ammer
"In clear, straightforward language, this respected classic touches on the full spectrum of women's health issues, including the reproductive system, the aging process, methods of contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, childbearing and more. Entries on such topics as breast cancer, AIDS, antidepressants, contraceptives and in vitro fertilization have been thoroughly revised, and the book includes entirely new entries on alternative medicine, HIV, gene therapy, bone marrow transplants, cosmetic surgery, prenatal tests, Alzheimer's disease, uterine monitoring, Raynaud's phenomenon, scleroderma and more." "As in prior editions, this ample reference does not focus exclusively on "women's" topics but touches on all aspects of general health, including diet, exercise, disease and treatment. The entries are carefully cross-referenced and the book includes useful charts and illustrations. A lengthy subject index enables readers to locate all the entries on a particular topic, such as infertility or nutrition, and a resource listing provides current names and addresses of major health organizations and hot lines."--Jacket.