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Lung cancer treatment has undergone major changes over the course of the past few years and the pace of new research and development is expected to continue at a high level for the immediate future. This title provides a comprehensive review for practitioners on the status of lung cancer treatment.
A key issue for every laboratory and individual laboratory practitioner is the assessment of risk and a working knowledge of the standards of care established for diagnostic testing via guidelines, major studies and trials. This book addresses common issues and errors seen in the laboratory management process.
Is there really such a thing as giftedness? Are programs for gifted children elitist and undemocratic? Giftedness 101 addresses this extremely controversial topic with the intention of dispelling the many myths surrounding the concept of giftedness and providing a clear, cohesive conception of the psychology and development of gifted children.
A Guide for Nurse Practitioners and Administrators
Addresses the planning, implementation and evaluation process as well as the key factors that are critical to the success of the individual nurse practitioner (NP) and incorporates practical guidance from NP experts.
This highly accessible guide to counseling terminally ill individuals and their families fills a critical need in the counseling literature. Written for front-line mental health professionals and counseling graduate students, the text integrates empirically-based research with practical guidance. It is replete with the experiences of contributing ......
With over 10,000 entries (including more than 5000 definitions, 3000 abbreviations and acronyms, and 2000 resources and readings), this work provides a comprehensive guide to the health care industry. It covers the language of every healthcare IT industry sector, explains confusing acronyms and abbreviations, and offers a global coverage.
Individual strengths-healthy relationships, religious beliefs, cultural identity, skills, hobbies, and other sources of support-are a key protective factor in the prevention or mitigation of many mental health problems. This is the first compendium of 100 valid and reliable strengths-based assessment tools that clinicians can use to incorporate ......
Provides the tools, perspective and context for health educators and practitioners to implement evidence-based care practices and evaluate their efficacy. This new edition has been reorganized to include updated information and five new chapters. It stresses the importance of mentorship in creating EBP and illustrates how mentorship can be ......
This is for those who have never done yoga before, as well as those with yoga experience, or who are currently taking a yoga class. Personal stories are woven into the text, so that women can relate to the author and others who have struggled with fertility challenges. It also includes suggestions for friends and family members to help them better ......
