Tag: book
Every Patient Tells a Story: Medical Mysteries and the Art of Diagnosis
A riveting exploration of the most difficult and important part of what doctors do, by Yale School of Medicine physician Dr. Lisa Sanders, author of the monthly New York Times Magazine column "Diagnosis," the inspiration... read more
Pediatric Critical Care: A Primer for All Clinicians
Pediatric critical care is an emotionally and intellectually demanding field of medicine; however, it is at its core the discipline focused on saving and improving the lives of children affected by acute and chronic illnesses,... read more
Transfusion Medicine and Hemostasis: Clinical and Laboratory Aspects
Transfusion Medicine and Hemostasis: Clinical and Laboratory Aspects, Third Edition, is the only pocket-sized, quick reference for pathology and transfusion medicine residents and fellows. It covers all topics in transfusion... read more
The Healer’s Power
Although the physician's use and misuse of power have been discussed in the social sciences and in literature, they have never been explored in medical ethics until now. In this book, Dr. Howard Brody argues that the... read more
The Language of Kindness
Christie Watson spent twenty years as a nurse, and in this intimate, poignant, and remarkably powerful book, she opens the doors of the hospital and shares its secrets. She takes us by her side down hospital corridors to... read more
Crisis Management in Acute Care Settings
Crisis Management in Acute Care Settings: Human Factors and Team Psychology in a High-Stakes Environment is unique in providing a comprehensive overview of the human factors issues relevant to patient safety during acute... read more
Emergency Department Resuscitation of the Critically Ill
A crash course in Critical Care! Stabilize, treat, and save your sickest patients in the ed or the field – with ACEP's ultimate resuscitation guide. packed with succinct evidence-based chapters written by the nation's foremost... read more
Outcome Assessment in Advanced Practice Nursing
As the role of the nurse continues to expand in today's healthcare environment, APRNs and DNPs are more frequently tasked with quantifying, evaluating, and improving their individual care processes, as well as demonstrating... read more
Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation
The acclaimed application-based guide to adult mechanical ventilation, updated to reflect the latest topics and practice guidelines. This practical guide is written from the perspective of authors who have nearly 100 years'... read more
Well: Healing Our Beautiful, Broken World from a Hospital in West Africa
Sarah Thebarge, a Yale-trained physician assistant, nearly died of breast cancer at age twenty-seven, but that did not end her deeply felt spiritual calling to medical missions in Africa. Risking her own health, she moved... read more
Get Well Soon: History’s Worst Plagues and the Heroes Who Fought Them
A witty, irreverent tour of history's worst plagues―from the Antonine Plague, to leprosy, to polio―and a celebration of the heroes who fought them. In 1518, in a small town in Alsace, Frau Troffea began dancing and... read more
Essentials of Neuroanesthesia and Neurointensive Care
This updated second edition of Gupta and Gelb's Essentials of Neuroanesthesia and Neurointensive Care contains the ideal combination of updated information for the practitioner, presented in easy-to-digest short chapters.... read more
Neurointensive Care: A Clinical Guide to Patient Safety
This book provides guidance for physicians confronted with acute neurological crises in the context of patient safety centred practice standards. It highlights how the implementation of patient safety standards in the neurointensive... read more
Manual of Traumatic Brain Injury: Assessment and Management
Now completely revised and updated, Manual of Traumatic Brain Injury: Assessment and Management, Second Edition is a comprehensive evidence-based guide to brain injury diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, delivered in a succinct... read more
