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A person-centred resource essential for Australian students This textbook is designed to support students in diploma and degree level mental health nursing courses. Reader-friendly and concise, it promotes skilled engagement, collaborative assessment and care planning, as well as emphasising the need for self-awareness and effective communication. Written in collaboration with accomplished nurse educators and practitioners, Mental Health Nursing...

Anaesthesia and analgesia is a constantly advancing field and this new edition has been extensively revised and updated to take account of the latest techniques and considerations. The structure, which has worked so well for the previous editions, has been retained and there are new chapters on pain assessment methods, anaesthesia for MRI and how to manage chronic pain. Full-colour illustrations, tables and charts allow readers to easily...

This revised edition of An Introductory Guide to Massage is an accessible reference for students studying towards qualifications in Body and Holistic massage and provides the underpinning knowledge and skills needed for successful massage treatments. The classical techniques that form the basis of most systems are thoroughly explained, and the student is introduced to the different types of massage commonly offered by complementary, spa and...

This textbook carefully guides learners through the principles of body analysis, heat and water treatments, masks and wraps, tanning, massage techniques, and electrical applications. Explaining its subject accessibly, and with practical diagrams and sumptuous photographs throughout. "The Art and Science of Spa & Body Therapy" helps spa technicians to understand both the theory and practice of their vocation.

Gain insight on diseases and treatment options for better patient care! Explore human diseases and disorders...from a patient's perspective! Join the generations of students who have relied on this popular text to introduce them to common human diseases and disorders. Its concise, well-organized approach makes learning about the conditions nearly painless! You'll better understand your patient's condition and more easily form a plan of care. And...

For the two-semester A&P course. Equipping learners with 21st-century skills to succeed in A&P and beyond Human Anatomy & Physiology, by best-selling authors Elaine Marieb and Katja Hoehn, motivates and supports learners at every level, from novice to expert, equipping them with 21st century skills to succeed in A&P and beyond. Each carefully paced chapter guides students in advancing from mastering A&P terminology to applying knowledge in...

The ADAM Interactive Anatomy Online: Student Lab Activity Guide is geared to help bring even more meaning and application to the material you're learning in your Anatomy & Physiology course. No matter what allied health discipline you're preparing for, this guide will help bring the material to life, make the content more meaningful to the real world, and place you on the path to mastery of human anatomy and physiology. This lab activity guide...

Practical Electrolysis is a complete reference guide to the treatments and techniques for electrolysis excellence. This comprehensive text comes packaged with an exclusive Electrolysis Skills DVD which guides the reader through a range of electrolysis treatments from consultation to aftercare, including sections on positioning, tweezer techniques and perfect insertions. This complete package is fully endorsed by Habia and City & Guilds and is...

For one-semester Anatomy & Physiology courses. The right balance of anatomy, physiology, and clinical coverage Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology helps students focus on the essentials of A&P, without getting sidetracked in unnecessary details. The brief and accessible text combines short, easy-to-read chapters with easy-to-follow figures to provide a near-perfect level and depth of content that students need to succeed in the one-semester...

Practical, quick reference to laboratory test procedures routinely used in the veterinary setting The Second Edition of Veterinary Technician's Handbook of Laboratory Procedures provides a significant update and expansion to the First Edition, with larger and better-quality images, more images overall, and significant updates to information and equipment throughout. New chapters cover topics such as microbiology and parasitology, and the Second...

In this second edition of Cultural Safety in Aotearoa New Zealand, editor Dianne Wepa presents a range of theoretical and practice-based perspectives adopted by experienced educators who are active in cultural safety education. Thoroughly revised to incorporate the latest methods and research, this edition reflects updates in government policies and nursing practices, and features new chapters on ethical considerations when working...

This title features: innovative ideas to increase critical thinking; practical guidelines for family interviewing; and, clinical tools, skills and examples that breaches the boundaries of practice, education and research. You can use the thoroughly revised evidence-based Calgary Family Assessment and Intervention Models to competently and compassionately assess and intervene with families experiencing illness, loss, and/or disability. It offers...