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Umiker's management skills for the new health care supervisor

McConnell, Charles R.,


Revised edition of: Umiker's management skills for the new health care supervisor / Charles R. McConnell. 6th ed. Ã2014. Part 1: Fundamentals for the supervisor. -- Do you really want to be a supervisor? -- Customer service -- Basic management functions -- Reengineering, mergers, and the supervisor -- Position descriptions and performance standards -- Policies and policy making -- The supervisor's legal environment -- Personnel recruitment -- Interviewing and employee selection -- Orientation and training of new employees -- Team leadership -- Safety and workplace violence -- Part 2: Leading people. Leaders and managers -- Coaching and counseling -- Motivation, reward, and recognition -- Performance feedback -- Disciplining: correction of behavior -- Cultural diversity: managing the changing workforce -- Conflict and confrontation -- Employees with problems -- Managing difficult employees -- Complaints, grievances, and appeals -- Personnel retention -- Privacy and confidentiality: employees and clients -- Part 3: Healthcare cost control. Managed care. -- Budgets and cost control -- Part 4: Developing employees. Change as a way of life -- Staff development -- Delegation and empowerment -- Part 5: Special supervisory skills. Spoken communication -- Written communication -- Holding effective meetings -- Decision making and problem solving -- Time management -- Part 6: The supervisor's continuing development. Coping with stress and burnout -- Supervising in a union environment -- The supervisor's future. Today's healthcare supervisors are continually faced with smaller budgets, fewer workers, and greater responsibilities. The seventh edition of Umiker's Management Skills for the New Health Care Supervisor continues to provide valuable information for future healthcare managers and supervisors who must address these challenges daily. Written primarily for those who have little to no management training, Umiker's offers practical suggestions for improving effectiveness, both as a supervisor and as an organization. Ideal for students in undergraduate, community, and career college programs, author Charles R. McConnell maintains Dr. William Umiker's clear, jargon-free writing style.
Date Published:2018

Revised edition of: Umiker's management skills for the new health care supervisor / Charles R. McConnell. 6th ed. Ã2014. Part 1: Fundamentals for the supervisor. -- Do you really want to be a supervisor? -- Customer service -- Basic management functions -- Reengineering, mergers, and the supervisor -- Position descriptions and performance standards -- Policies and policy making -- The supervisor's legal environment -- Personnel recruitment -- Interviewing and employee selection -- Orientation and training of new employees -- Team leadership -- Safety and workplace violence -- Part 2: Leading people. Leaders and managers -- Coaching and counseling -- Motivation, reward, and recognition -- Performance feedback -- Disciplining: correction of behavior -- Cultural diversity: managing the changing workforce -- Conflict and confrontation -- Employees with problems -- Managing difficult employees -- Complaints, grievances, and appeals -- Personnel retention -- Privacy and confidentiality: employees and clients -- Part 3: Healthcare cost control. Managed care. -- Budgets and cost control -- Part 4: Developing employees. Change as a way of life -- Staff development -- Delegation and empowerment -- Part 5: Special supervisory skills. Spoken communication -- Written communication -- Holding effective meetings -- Decision making and problem solving -- Time management -- Part 6: The supervisor's continuing development. Coping with stress and burnout -- Supervising in a union environment -- The supervisor's future. Today's healthcare supervisors are continually faced with smaller budgets, fewer workers, and greater responsibilities. The seventh edition of Umiker's Management Skills for the New Health Care Supervisor continues to provide valuable information for future healthcare managers and supervisors who must address these challenges daily. Written primarily for those who have little to no management training, Umiker's offers practical suggestions for improving effectiveness, both as a supervisor and as an organization. Ideal for students in undergraduate, community, and career college programs, author Charles R. McConnell maintains Dr. William Umiker's clear, jargon-free writing style.

Date Published:2018

Sights & sounds of nature : for stress reduction, relaxation and meditation /


The mysterious desert -- Scenic skies -- extra: Thunder & lighning. "The mysterious desert: the timeless beauty and mystey of the desert provides a backdrop for the music of Corelli, Tartini, Handel and Bach. From a single grain of sand to the sweep of wind carved dunes, the haunting landscapes evoke a sense of serenity and calm. Find your inner peace as you are taken into a magical panorama, exploring canyon and mesa, the delicate wildflowers and fascinating cactus formations of the mysterious desert. Scenic skies: arching above our green earth, the skies provide an ever changing and endlessly captivating palette of color and light. Clouds form and transform, from the whimsy of nimbus to the austere beauty of cirrus and mares tail formations. Magnificent storm clouds climb miles into the blue-black of space, dappling the earth with shadow and light. The music of Handel and Bach is a perfect companion from rosy dawn to moon-rise. Enjoy. Extra: Thunder and lightning: Rossini's 'Barber of Seville' provides counterpoint to the clap of thunder and a sizzle of lightning splitting the skies in these awesome displays of nature's own light show."--Container.
Date Published:2004

The mysterious desert -- Scenic skies -- extra: Thunder & lighning. "The mysterious desert: the timeless beauty and mystey of the desert provides a backdrop for the music of Corelli, Tartini, Handel and Bach. From a single grain of sand to the sweep of wind carved dunes, the haunting landscapes evoke a sense of serenity and calm. Find your inner peace as you are taken into a magical panorama, exploring canyon and mesa, the delicate wildflowers and fascinating cactus formations of the mysterious desert. Scenic skies: arching above our green earth, the skies provide an ever changing and endlessly captivating palette of color and light. Clouds form and transform, from the whimsy of nimbus to the austere beauty of cirrus and mares tail formations. Magnificent storm clouds climb miles into the blue-black of space, dappling the earth with shadow and light. The music of Handel and Bach is a perfect companion from rosy dawn to moon-rise. Enjoy. Extra: Thunder and lightning: Rossini's 'Barber of Seville' provides counterpoint to the clap of thunder and a sizzle of lightning splitting the skies in these awesome displays of nature's own light show."--Container.

Date Published:2004

Invisible girl : A novel /

Jewell, Lisa.


AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER " I absolutely loved Invisible Girl— Lisa Jewell has a way of combining furiously twisty, utterly gripping plots with wonderfully rich characterization—she has such compassion for her characters, and we feel we know them utterly... A triumph!" —Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Then She Was Gone returns with an intricate thriller about a young woman's disappearance and a group of strangers whose lives intersect in its wake. Young Saffyre Maddox spent three years under the care of renowned child psychologist Roan Fours. When Dr. Fours decides their sessions should end, Saffyre feels abandoned. She begins looking for ways to connect with him, from waiting outside his office to walking through his neighborhood late at night. She soon learns more than she ever wanted to about Roan and his deceptively perfect family life. On a chilly Valentine's night, Saffyre will disappear, taking any secrets she has learned with her. Owen Pick's life is falling apart. In his thirties and living in his aunt's spare bedroom, he has just been suspended from his job as a teacher after accusations of sexual misconduct—accusations he strongly denies. Searching for professional advice online, he is inadvertently sucked into the dark world of incel forums, where he meets a charismatic and mysterious figure. Owen lives across the street from the Fours family. The Fours have a bad feeling about their neighbor; Owen is a bit creepy and suspect and their teenaged daughter swears he followed her home from the train station one night. Could Owen be responsible? What happened to the beautiful missing Saffyre, and does her disappearance truly connect them all? Evocative, vivid, and unputdownable, Lisa Jewell's latest thriller is another "haunting, atmospheric, stay-up-way-too-late read" (Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author).
Date Published:2020

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER " I absolutely loved Invisible Girl— Lisa Jewell has a way of combining furiously twisty, utterly gripping plots with wonderfully rich characterization—she has such compassion for her characters, and we feel we know them utterly... A triumph!" —Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Then She Was Gone returns with an intricate thriller about a young woman's disappearance and a group of strangers whose lives intersect in its wake. Young Saffyre Maddox spent three years under the care of renowned child psychologist Roan Fours. When Dr. Fours decides their sessions should end, Saffyre feels abandoned. She begins looking for ways to connect with him, from waiting outside his office to walking through his neighborhood late at night. She soon learns more than she ever wanted to about Roan and his deceptively perfect family life. On a chilly Valentine's night, Saffyre will disappear, taking any secrets she has learned with her. Owen Pick's life is falling apart. In his thirties and living in his aunt's spare bedroom, he has just been suspended from his job as a teacher after accusations of sexual misconduct—accusations he strongly denies. Searching for professional advice online, he is inadvertently sucked into the dark world of incel forums, where he meets a charismatic and mysterious figure. Owen lives across the street from the Fours family. The Fours have a bad feeling about their neighbor; Owen is a bit creepy and suspect and their teenaged daughter swears he followed her home from the train station one night. Could Owen be responsible? What happened to the beautiful missing Saffyre, and does her disappearance truly connect them all? Evocative, vivid, and unputdownable, Lisa Jewell's latest thriller is another "haunting, atmospheric, stay-up-way-too-late read" (Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author).

Date Published:2020

COVID-19 critical and intensive care medicine essentials


Part I. Fundamentals of COVID-19 -- Introduction and Essential multi-organs pathophysiology -- Part II. Pneumological critical care of COVID-19 -- Pathophysiology and phenotypes -- Radiological patterns and lung ultrasound -- Noninvasive mechanical ventilation and conventional oxygen therapy -- Criteria for intubation and ICU admission -- Invasive mechanical ventilation -- Weaning, tracheostomy and chest physiotherapy -- Part III. Neurological manifestations of COVID-19 -- Brief pathophysiology -- Clinical characteristics -- Role of noninvasive neuro-monitoring systems and imaging -- Biomarkers -- Management of neurological complications -- Part IV. Cardiovascular manifestations of COVID-19 -- Brief pathophysiology -- Echocardiography, electrocardiogram and biomarkers -- Clinical characteristics -- Management -- Part V. Renal manifestations of COVID-19 -- Brief pathophysiology -- Clinical features and biomarkers -- Renal replacement therapy -- Part VI. Haemostasis and coagulation in COVID-19 -- Brief pathophysiology -- Coagulation disorders and management -- Part VII. Other multi-organs involvement (MODS-CoV-2) -- Gastrointestinal manifestations (including hepatic disease) -- Nutritional therapy -- Part VIII. Principles of therapy -- Sedation, analgesia, myorelaxants -- Antibiotics, antiretroviral, corticosteroids, other therapies against SARS-CoV-2 -- Coagulation and haemostasis -- Rescue therapies -- Part IX. Appendix - Practical Aspects (Figures and Flowcharts). This book provides healthcare professionals in Critical Care setting an easy consultation guide to fight against COVID-19. The book is divided into sections: Fundamentals of COVID-19, Pneumological critical care, Neurological manifestations, Cardiovascular manifestations, Renal manifestations, Haemostasis and coagulation, Other multi-organs involvement, Principles of therapy. Each section includes: Â¨ brief pathophysiology of COVID-19 (ventilation, neurological, cardiovascular, etc.); Â¨ principles of management (enriched with flowcharts and figures); Â¨ principles of therapy; Â¨ tips and key messages. Readers can find the most updated advices on how to face the ongoing pandemic: from principles of conventional oxygen therapy, assisted and invasive mechanical ventilation in critically ill COVID-19 patients to the complications sometimes underestimated. Tables and flowcharts provided are based on current knowledge in COVID-19 to help the clinician managing COVID-19 patients by a multiple-organs prospective. Written by international key opinion leaders of each field, the book represents a point of reference for all professionals involved in the management of COVID-19 pandemic.
Date Published:2022

Part I. Fundamentals of COVID-19 -- Introduction and Essential multi-organs pathophysiology -- Part II. Pneumological critical care of COVID-19 -- Pathophysiology and phenotypes -- Radiological patterns and lung ultrasound -- Noninvasive mechanical ventilation and conventional oxygen therapy -- Criteria for intubation and ICU admission -- Invasive mechanical ventilation -- Weaning, tracheostomy and chest physiotherapy -- Part III. Neurological manifestations of COVID-19 -- Brief pathophysiology -- Clinical characteristics -- Role of noninvasive neuro-monitoring systems and imaging -- Biomarkers -- Management of neurological complications -- Part IV. Cardiovascular manifestations of COVID-19 -- Brief pathophysiology -- Echocardiography, electrocardiogram and biomarkers -- Clinical characteristics -- Management -- Part V. Renal manifestations of COVID-19 -- Brief pathophysiology -- Clinical features and biomarkers -- Renal replacement therapy -- Part VI. Haemostasis and coagulation in COVID-19 -- Brief pathophysiology -- Coagulation disorders and management -- Part VII. Other multi-organs involvement (MODS-CoV-2) -- Gastrointestinal manifestations (including hepatic disease) -- Nutritional therapy -- Part VIII. Principles of therapy -- Sedation, analgesia, myorelaxants -- Antibiotics, antiretroviral, corticosteroids, other therapies against SARS-CoV-2 -- Coagulation and haemostasis -- Rescue therapies -- Part IX. Appendix - Practical Aspects (Figures and Flowcharts). This book provides healthcare professionals in Critical Care setting an easy consultation guide to fight against COVID-19. The book is divided into sections: Fundamentals of COVID-19, Pneumological critical care, Neurological manifestations, Cardiovascular manifestations, Renal manifestations, Haemostasis and coagulation, Other multi-organs involvement, Principles of therapy. Each section includes: Â¨ brief pathophysiology of COVID-19 (ventilation, neurological, cardiovascular, etc.); Â¨ principles of management (enriched with flowcharts and figures); Â¨ principles of therapy; Â¨ tips and key messages. Readers can find the most updated advices on how to face the ongoing pandemic: from principles of conventional oxygen therapy, assisted and invasive mechanical ventilation in critically ill COVID-19 patients to the complications sometimes underestimated. Tables and flowcharts provided are based on current knowledge in COVID-19 to help the clinician managing COVID-19 patients by a multiple-organs prospective. Written by international key opinion leaders of each field, the book represents a point of reference for all professionals involved in the management of COVID-19 pandemic.

Date Published:2022

Astronomer book


"The Astronomer Book is the perfect guide to viewing the night sky. Discover how to set up a telescope and capture stunning images, and learn where to look and what to look for. From stargazing to viewing planets, comets, meteor showers and more, this book is packed with essential information to help you on your way. Featuring: Observing and astrophotography - Learn how to set up a telescope, capture stunning images and get some top tips Viewing planets - Uncover the best way to see the unique features of the planets Event-drivin astronomy - Enjoy an eclipse, marvel at a meteor and much more Comprehensive star atlas - Discover where to look for each month of the year "
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"The Astronomer Book is the perfect guide to viewing the night sky. Discover how to set up a telescope and capture stunning images, and learn where to look and what to look for. From stargazing to viewing planets, comets, meteor showers and more, this book is packed with essential information to help you on your way. Featuring: Observing and astrophotography - Learn how to set up a telescope, capture stunning images and get some top tips Viewing planets - Uncover the best way to see the unique features of the planets Event-drivin astronomy - Enjoy an eclipse, marvel at a meteor and much more Comprehensive star atlas - Discover where to look for each month of the year "

Date Published:

Harvard deusto business review


harvard deusto business review es un programa para el desarrollo de directivos. Integra los trabajos de mayor interÃ©s para el empresariado espaÃ±ol de los principales expertos y las mejores escuelas de negocios a nivel nacional e internacional.
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Breast cancer sourcebook : provides basic consumer health information about the types, risk factors, and symptoms of breast cancer, including ductal and lobular carcinoma in situ, invasive carcinoma, inflammatory breast cancer, and breast cancer in men and pregnant women; along with facts about breast cancer screening and diagnostic tests; treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherap


Includes index. "Provides basic consumer health information on risk factors, screening, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of various types of breast cancer, along with facts about coping during and after treatment. Includes index, glossary, and other resources"--
Date Published:2023

The tunnel of destiny : the true story of a family's walk through an age of turmoil /

Kim, HyoÌ†ng-chÊ»a,


Translation of UnmyoÌ†ng uÌ†i tÊ»oÌ†nnel.
Date Published:2019

Happiness in action

Sandel, Adam Adatto.


"Here, at last, is a book about what happiness really means, and why it often eludes us in our stressed-out, always-on lives." —Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, Thrive A young philosopher and Guinness World Record holder in pull-ups argues that the key to happiness is not goal-driven striving but forging a life that integrates self-possession, friendship, and engagement with nature. What is the meaning of the good life? In this strikingly original book, Adam Adatto Sandel draws on ancient and modern thinkers and on two seemingly disparate pursuits of his own, philosophy and fitness, to offer a surprising answer to this age-old human question. Sandel argues that finding fulfillment is not about attaining happiness, conceived as a state of mind, or even about accomplishing one's greatest goals. Instead, true happiness comes from immersing oneself in activity that is intrinsically rewarding. The source of meaning, he suggests, derives from the integrity or "wholeness" of self that we forge throughout the journey of life. At the heart of Sandel's account of life as a journey are three virtues that get displaced and distorted by our goal-oriented striving: self-possession, friendship, and engagement with nature. Sandel offers illuminating and counterintuitive accounts of these virtues, revealing how they are essential to a happiness that lasts. To illustrate the struggle of living up to these virtues, Sandel looks to literature, film, and television, and also to his own commitments and adventures. A focal point of his personal narrative is a passion that, at first glance, is as narrow a goal-oriented pursuit as one can imagine: training to set the Guinness World Record for Most Pull-Ups in One Minute. Drawing on his own experiences, Sandel makes philosophy accessible for readers who, in their own infinitely various ways, struggle with the tension between goal-oriented striving and the embrace of life as a journey.
Date Published:2022

"Here, at last, is a book about what happiness really means, and why it often eludes us in our stressed-out, always-on lives." —Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, Thrive A young philosopher and Guinness World Record holder in pull-ups argues that the key to happiness is not goal-driven striving but forging a life that integrates self-possession, friendship, and engagement with nature. What is the meaning of the good life? In this strikingly original book, Adam Adatto Sandel draws on ancient and modern thinkers and on two seemingly disparate pursuits of his own, philosophy and fitness, to offer a surprising answer to this age-old human question. Sandel argues that finding fulfillment is not about attaining happiness, conceived as a state of mind, or even about accomplishing one's greatest goals. Instead, true happiness comes from immersing oneself in activity that is intrinsically rewarding. The source of meaning, he suggests, derives from the integrity or "wholeness" of self that we forge throughout the journey of life. At the heart of Sandel's account of life as a journey are three virtues that get displaced and distorted by our goal-oriented striving: self-possession, friendship, and engagement with nature. Sandel offers illuminating and counterintuitive accounts of these virtues, revealing how they are essential to a happiness that lasts. To illustrate the struggle of living up to these virtues, Sandel looks to literature, film, and television, and also to his own commitments and adventures. A focal point of his personal narrative is a passion that, at first glance, is as narrow a goal-oriented pursuit as one can imagine: training to set the Guinness World Record for Most Pull-Ups in One Minute. Drawing on his own experiences, Sandel makes philosophy accessible for readers who, in their own infinitely various ways, struggle with the tension between goal-oriented striving and the embrace of life as a journey.

Date Published:2022

Using data management techniques to modernize healthcare

Hopper, Anthony Matthew,


"A Productivity Press book." Introduction : a look at the changing face of healthcare -- The digital revolution and its relevance to healthcare companies' HR practices and infrastructures -- Healthcare HR at the crossroads -- A review of six employment methods -- Suggestions for improving a healthcare organization's direct hiring systems : the initial stages -- The initial stages in the hiring process : the discussion continues -- Suggestions for improving HR's direct hiring systems : the intermediate/final stages -- Additional suggestions for improving the hiring process -- Improving management's ability to identify, develop, and promote internal talent -- Ideas that managers and executives can use to increase employee satisfaction -- A review of some of the unique HR and IT challenges facing rural hospitals and a guide to tackling these issues -- A review of key topics and a look at future trends. This book explains how to modernize your HR systems through the use of artificial intelligence (AI), information technology (IT), and other empirical methods. Identifying new technologies and processes that can help to reduce HR labor costs while increasing efficiency and quality of care, it examines the weaknesses that exist in the hiring and employee management practices of today's healthcare organizations. With a focus on the systemic issues related to hiring and compensation, it provides information regarding HR protocols, IT related issues, and workplace culture and suggests ways to speed up candidate reviews and explains how to use IT and AI to reduce the number of bad hires. Other topics covered include five key drivers of hospital growth, the digital revolution and its relevance to healthcare companies' HR practices, and ideas you can use to increase employee satisfaction and retention. --
Date Published:2016

"A Productivity Press book." Introduction : a look at the changing face of healthcare -- The digital revolution and its relevance to healthcare companies' HR practices and infrastructures -- Healthcare HR at the crossroads -- A review of six employment methods -- Suggestions for improving a healthcare organization's direct hiring systems : the initial stages -- The initial stages in the hiring process : the discussion continues -- Suggestions for improving HR's direct hiring systems : the intermediate/final stages -- Additional suggestions for improving the hiring process -- Improving management's ability to identify, develop, and promote internal talent -- Ideas that managers and executives can use to increase employee satisfaction -- A review of some of the unique HR and IT challenges facing rural hospitals and a guide to tackling these issues -- A review of key topics and a look at future trends. This book explains how to modernize your HR systems through the use of artificial intelligence (AI), information technology (IT), and other empirical methods. Identifying new technologies and processes that can help to reduce HR labor costs while increasing efficiency and quality of care, it examines the weaknesses that exist in the hiring and employee management practices of today's healthcare organizations. With a focus on the systemic issues related to hiring and compensation, it provides information regarding HR protocols, IT related issues, and workplace culture and suggests ways to speed up candidate reviews and explains how to use IT and AI to reduce the number of bad hires. Other topics covered include five key drivers of hospital growth, the digital revolution and its relevance to healthcare companies' HR practices, and ideas you can use to increase employee satisfaction and retention. --

Date Published:2016

Health care disparities and the LGBT population : health care disparities and the lgbt population /


Part I: Constructing Identity by Coming Out to Your Physician -- -- An Introduction to the Loosely Knit Patchwork of LGBT Health Care / Teresa Heinz Housel and Vickie L. Harvey -- The Importance of Sexual Orientation Disclosure to Physicians for Women Who Have Sex with Women / Karina Willes and Mike Allen -- Coming Out Conversations and Gay/Bisexual Men's Sexual Health : A Constitutive Model Study / Jimmie Manning -- Shaping Self with the Doctor : The Construction of Identity for Trans Patients / Katy Ross, Juliann C. Scholl, and Gina Castle Bell -- -- Part II: Access, Disparities, and Harassment Under the Guise of Policies -- -- Health Insurance Coverage For Same-Sex Couples : Disparities and Trends under DOMA / Gilbert Gonzales, Ryan Moltz, and Miriam King -- Carving Triangles into Squares : The Effects of LGBTQ-Stigma-Related Stressors during Youth, Adulthood, and Aging / Dawn L. Stongin, Marc J. Silva, and Fredrick Smiley -- Reproductive Physicians' Treatment of Lesbian Patients in Germany and the United States / Alicia VandeVusse -- -- Part III: Silencing, Violence, and Other Forms of Intimidation of LGBT People -- -- Limiting Transgender Health : Administrative Violence and Microaggressions in Health Care Systems / Sonny Nordmarken and Reese Kelly -- Women's Health, Health Care Service Utilization, and Experience of Intimate Partner Violence in the United States / Bethany M. Coston -- Political Activism as a Health-Giving Activity : Transforming Silence into Language and Action / Michael Warren Tumolo. This edited volume fills an important gap in health communication, exploring the significant disparities in access to health care and health coverage that LGBT individuals and their families face. With cutting-edge empirical research, the essays examine the social and structural factors that lead to the stigma and discrimination that LGBT populations experience.
Date Published:2014

Part I: Constructing Identity by Coming Out to Your Physician -- -- An Introduction to the Loosely Knit Patchwork of LGBT Health Care / Teresa Heinz Housel and Vickie L. Harvey -- The Importance of Sexual Orientation Disclosure to Physicians for Women Who Have Sex with Women / Karina Willes and Mike Allen -- Coming Out Conversations and Gay/Bisexual Men's Sexual Health : A Constitutive Model Study / Jimmie Manning -- Shaping Self with the Doctor : The Construction of Identity for Trans Patients / Katy Ross, Juliann C. Scholl, and Gina Castle Bell -- -- Part II: Access, Disparities, and Harassment Under the Guise of Policies -- -- Health Insurance Coverage For Same-Sex Couples : Disparities and Trends under DOMA / Gilbert Gonzales, Ryan Moltz, and Miriam King -- Carving Triangles into Squares : The Effects of LGBTQ-Stigma-Related Stressors during Youth, Adulthood, and Aging / Dawn L. Stongin, Marc J. Silva, and Fredrick Smiley -- Reproductive Physicians' Treatment of Lesbian Patients in Germany and the United States / Alicia VandeVusse -- -- Part III: Silencing, Violence, and Other Forms of Intimidation of LGBT People -- -- Limiting Transgender Health : Administrative Violence and Microaggressions in Health Care Systems / Sonny Nordmarken and Reese Kelly -- Women's Health, Health Care Service Utilization, and Experience of Intimate Partner Violence in the United States / Bethany M. Coston -- Political Activism as a Health-Giving Activity : Transforming Silence into Language and Action / Michael Warren Tumolo. This edited volume fills an important gap in health communication, exploring the significant disparities in access to health care and health coverage that LGBT individuals and their families face. With cutting-edge empirical research, the essays examine the social and structural factors that lead to the stigma and discrimination that LGBT populations experience.

Date Published:2014

Handbook of nursing diagnosis

Carpenito, Lynda Juall,


This handbook offers practical guidance on nursing diagnoses and associated care. It is a quick-reference type scope of content, easy for students to use while in clinical, in the classroom or simulation lab. It provides a condensed, organized outline of clinical nursing practice designed to communicate creative clinical nursing. It is not meant to replace nursing textbooks, but rather to provide nurses who work in a variety of settings with the information they need without requiring a time-consuming review of the literature. It will assist students in transferring their theoretical knowledge to clinical practice.
Date Published:2022

This handbook offers practical guidance on nursing diagnoses and associated care. It is a quick-reference type scope of content, easy for students to use while in clinical, in the classroom or simulation lab. It provides a condensed, organized outline of clinical nursing practice designed to communicate creative clinical nursing. It is not meant to replace nursing textbooks, but rather to provide nurses who work in a variety of settings with the information they need without requiring a time-consuming review of the literature. It will assist students in transferring their theoretical knowledge to clinical practice.

Date Published:2022

Get lucky : a novel /

Center, Katherine,


Electronic audio file. After an inappropriate email causes Sarah Harper to lose her job, she goes home to Houston to spend Thanksgiving with her sister, Mackie. After years of trying, Mackie has given up on having children. As Mackie prepares to sell the nurssery on eBay, Sarah gets an idea that may fix everyone's problems.
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Large language models (LLMs) for healthcare : a practical guide to their process and evaluation /

Harper, Jeremy,


In today's rapidly evolving healthcare environment, one technology stands at the forefront of innovation: large language models (LLMs). Far more than a fleeting hype, LLMs represent a foundational shift in how healthcare professionals interact with and derive value from data. From simplifying clinical note-writing to supporting patient engagement and enhancing administrative processes, LLMs have the power to transform nearly every corner of the healthcare ecosystem. In Large Language Models (LLMs) for Healthcare, Jeremy Harper shines a spotlight on this transformative potential. With clarity and practicality, he explores how these advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools can reshape clinical workflows, optimize administrative tasks, and ultimately create a more responsive, patient-centered model of care. Over the course of this book, you will discover new opportunities-learn how LLMs can reduce manual documentation burdens, provide intelligent summaries of complex patient histories, and offer real-time translations of clinical jargon; understand the fundamentals-grasp what LLMs are, how they work, and why they can handle vast amounts of clinical text more effectively than previous AI tools; examine key use cases-from automated billing support and smart note generation to patient triage and ethical telehealth consultations; address risks and realities-gain insight into challenges such as "hallucinations," inherent bias, and the critical importance of patient privacy; plan for implementation-explore strategies for prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and rigorous evaluation of LLM solutions; and envision the future - glimpse how LLMs might revolutionize healthcare through enhanced back-office operations and cutting-edge clinical decision support.
Date Published:2026

In today's rapidly evolving healthcare environment, one technology stands at the forefront of innovation: large language models (LLMs). Far more than a fleeting hype, LLMs represent a foundational shift in how healthcare professionals interact with and derive value from data. From simplifying clinical note-writing to supporting patient engagement and enhancing administrative processes, LLMs have the power to transform nearly every corner of the healthcare ecosystem. In Large Language Models (LLMs) for Healthcare, Jeremy Harper shines a spotlight on this transformative potential. With clarity and practicality, he explores how these advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools can reshape clinical workflows, optimize administrative tasks, and ultimately create a more responsive, patient-centered model of care. Over the course of this book, you will discover new opportunities-learn how LLMs can reduce manual documentation burdens, provide intelligent summaries of complex patient histories, and offer real-time translations of clinical jargon; understand the fundamentals-grasp what LLMs are, how they work, and why they can handle vast amounts of clinical text more effectively than previous AI tools; examine key use cases-from automated billing support and smart note generation to patient triage and ethical telehealth consultations; address risks and realities-gain insight into challenges such as "hallucinations," inherent bias, and the critical importance of patient privacy; plan for implementation-explore strategies for prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and rigorous evaluation of LLM solutions; and envision the future - glimpse how LLMs might revolutionize healthcare through enhanced back-office operations and cutting-edge clinical decision support.

Date Published:2026

Reading, Understanding, and Applying Nursing Research

Fain, James A., 1953-


Databases, Indexes, and Abstracts. INTRODUCTION TO NURSING RESEARCH -- UNDERSTANDING THE RESEARCH PROCESS AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN NURSING RESEARCH -- UNDERSTANDING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE -- SELECTING AND DEFINING A PROBLEM. The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with an understanding of the research process including ethical aspects, common statistical procedures, common quantitative and qualitative designs, skills to critically evaluate a problem and purpose statement, and the confidence in the reader's ability to read research reports. For consumers of nursing research, these are necessary skills. The target audience for this book is undergraduate nursing students, RNs returning to school, and practicing nurses. The authors of each chapter is involved in research. This book is organized into three parts. Part I introduces the reader to the research process. Part II, planning a research study, focuses on understanding the specific steps of the research process. Part III focuses on research utilization. Guidelines for evaluating and critiquing research and guidelines for research utilization are provided. New chapters to this edition include applying theories and conceptual models and understanding evidence-based practice. Each chapter contains student learning objectives, a summary of key ideas, and learning activities. More detailed critiquing guidelines and excerpts from research studies are included in this edition. A workbook is part of the book and includes review questions, multiple choice questions, and critical thinking questions. This book should be very useful to its target audience as a textbook or a reference. It provides readers with the basic skills to read and critique research findings and to utilize findings in practice. This easy to read edition has been updated with new chapters and references.
Date Published:2013

Databases, Indexes, and Abstracts. INTRODUCTION TO NURSING RESEARCH -- UNDERSTANDING THE RESEARCH PROCESS AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN NURSING RESEARCH -- UNDERSTANDING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE -- SELECTING AND DEFINING A PROBLEM. The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with an understanding of the research process including ethical aspects, common statistical procedures, common quantitative and qualitative designs, skills to critically evaluate a problem and purpose statement, and the confidence in the reader's ability to read research reports. For consumers of nursing research, these are necessary skills. The target audience for this book is undergraduate nursing students, RNs returning to school, and practicing nurses. The authors of each chapter is involved in research. This book is organized into three parts. Part I introduces the reader to the research process. Part II, planning a research study, focuses on understanding the specific steps of the research process. Part III focuses on research utilization. Guidelines for evaluating and critiquing research and guidelines for research utilization are provided. New chapters to this edition include applying theories and conceptual models and understanding evidence-based practice. Each chapter contains student learning objectives, a summary of key ideas, and learning activities. More detailed critiquing guidelines and excerpts from research studies are included in this edition. A workbook is part of the book and includes review questions, multiple choice questions, and critical thinking questions. This book should be very useful to its target audience as a textbook or a reference. It provides readers with the basic skills to read and critique research findings and to utilize findings in practice. This easy to read edition has been updated with new chapters and references.

Date Published:2013

Power of form : recycling myths /


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Date Published:2015

Sigmund Freud : analysis of a mind /


Originally broadcast on television in 1995.\\RES-PSY DVD 150.195 SIG. His revolutionary ideas transformed our conception of the mind. Yet the father of psychoanalysis was plagued by neurotic fears and troubling obsessions. Freud is arguably the most influential thinker of modern times. His theories continue to inspire discovery and debate. Revisit the life of the man who was once derided as the 'Doctor of Love'. From the childhood that inspired many of his radical ideas to his eventual worldwide fame, this program explores the details of Freud's life, including his obsessive behavior and dangerous bouts with addiction.
Date Published:1997

Originally broadcast on television in 1995.\\RES-PSY DVD 150.195 SIG. His revolutionary ideas transformed our conception of the mind. Yet the father of psychoanalysis was plagued by neurotic fears and troubling obsessions. Freud is arguably the most influential thinker of modern times. His theories continue to inspire discovery and debate. Revisit the life of the man who was once derided as the 'Doctor of Love'. From the childhood that inspired many of his radical ideas to his eventual worldwide fame, this program explores the details of Freud's life, including his obsessive behavior and dangerous bouts with addiction.

Date Published:1997

Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : basic consumer health Information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, guided imagery, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, hypnosis, massage, meditation, naturopathy, pilates, reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu, Tai Chi, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga, and other complementary and alternative med


Includes index. Pt. 1. An overview of complementary and alternative medicine -- pt. 2. Alternative medicine systems -- pt. 3. Dietary supplements -- pt. 4. Biological-based therapies -- pt. 5. Mind-body medicine -- pt. 6. Manipulative and body-based therapies -- pt. 7. Energy-based therapies -- pt. 8. Alternative treatments for specific diseases and conditions -- pt. 9. Additional help and information. "Provides basic health information on complementary and alternative medicine therapies, including dietary supplements, biologically based therapies, mind-body medicine, manipulative and body-based therapies, and energy-based therapies, along with facts about alternative treatments for specific diseases and conditions. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--
Date Published:2022

Includes index. Pt. 1. An overview of complementary and alternative medicine -- pt. 2. Alternative medicine systems -- pt. 3. Dietary supplements -- pt. 4. Biological-based therapies -- pt. 5. Mind-body medicine -- pt. 6. Manipulative and body-based therapies -- pt. 7. Energy-based therapies -- pt. 8. Alternative treatments for specific diseases and conditions -- pt. 9. Additional help and information. "Provides basic health information on complementary and alternative medicine therapies, including dietary supplements, biologically based therapies, mind-body medicine, manipulative and body-based therapies, and energy-based therapies, along with facts about alternative treatments for specific diseases and conditions. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

Date Published:2022

Shiatsu today


CIRC # 200. A holistic body therapy, Shiatsu is practical and simple to learn. It promotes physical health, mental clarity and emotional calm. This how-to, in three parts, is a complete introduction to neck and shoulder massage that teaches viewers the ancient art of Shiatsu massage in clear, easy-to-follow stages. No previous massage experience or equipment is needed.
Date Published:2001

Military stress reactions : rethinking trauma and PTSD /

Kennedy, Carrie H.,


Introduction: Basic truths about military stress, trauma, and posttraumatic stress disorder -- Military stress reactions and nomenclature -- Conceptual framework of military stress reactions -- Risk factors for military stress reactions -- Military cultural barriers to and facilitators of help seeking and care -- Culturally competent assessment of service members and veterans posttrauma -- Additional posttrauma considerations and comorbidities in service members -- Interplay of military stress reactions and concussions -- Intervention for and treatment of military stress reactions -- Prevention strategies for military stress reactions -- Posttraumatic growth and military service. "Many people--including some mental health professionals and service members themselves--have the misconception that military deployment is highly likely to cause posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This book gives practitioners a more nuanced understanding of military stress reactions and related mental health concerns, from transient adjustment problems to clinical disorders. Drawing on expert knowledge of military environments and culture, Carrie H. Kennedy provides vital guidance for evidence-based assessment, intervention, and prevention. Kennedy emphasizes that overdependence on the diagnosis of PTSD can lead to suboptimal care, and shows how to tailor treatment to each service member's or veteran's needs. A crucial addition to any practitioner's library, the book is illustrated with numerous case vignettes"--
Date Published:2020

Introduction: Basic truths about military stress, trauma, and posttraumatic stress disorder -- Military stress reactions and nomenclature -- Conceptual framework of military stress reactions -- Risk factors for military stress reactions -- Military cultural barriers to and facilitators of help seeking and care -- Culturally competent assessment of service members and veterans posttrauma -- Additional posttrauma considerations and comorbidities in service members -- Interplay of military stress reactions and concussions -- Intervention for and treatment of military stress reactions -- Prevention strategies for military stress reactions -- Posttraumatic growth and military service. "Many people--including some mental health professionals and service members themselves--have the misconception that military deployment is highly likely to cause posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This book gives practitioners a more nuanced understanding of military stress reactions and related mental health concerns, from transient adjustment problems to clinical disorders. Drawing on expert knowledge of military environments and culture, Carrie H. Kennedy provides vital guidance for evidence-based assessment, intervention, and prevention. Kennedy emphasizes that overdependence on the diagnosis of PTSD can lead to suboptimal care, and shows how to tailor treatment to each service member's or veteran's needs. A crucial addition to any practitioner's library, the book is illustrated with numerous case vignettes"--

Date Published:2020