Now in its fifth edition, this core textbook continues to provide a comprehensive, systematic guide to the examination, assessment and clinical reasoning processes needed by clinicians when managing patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Nicola Petty is joined by Dionne Ryder in editing this new edition, which also sees an expanded number of specialist clinicians and academics contributing individual chapters.
Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment provides an invaluable guide to the technical and clinical reasoning skills involved in the differential diagnosis of joint, nerve and muscle tissues within a psychosocial model of health and illness. Three initial chapters outline the subjective and physical examination as well as the clinical reasoning process. Subsequent chapters provide details of the examination for each region of the body. This edition is designed for physiotherapy and musculoskeletal therapy students as they get to grips with contemporary clinical practice.
Provides a logical, clinically reasoned and evidence-enhanced approach to patient examination and assessment
Emphasizes a patient-centred approach
Presents key clinical concepts of leading therapists and researchers in the field of musculoskeletal therapy
Many drawings and photographs visually demonstrate techniques while enhancing descriptions in the text
Clinical examples bring to life the clinical reasoning process
An emphasis on consideration of the patient's perspective
Reliability, validity, sensitivity and specificity of the physical tests are highlighted
Vascular considerations are included throughout the text
This unique, comprehensive book provides rich visual guidance on all aspects of neuroanatomy, as only artwork by master medical illustrator Frank H. Netter, MD can. Concise tables highlight important aspects of each structure, equipping you with the essential knowledge you need to master this complex discipline.
This updated first edition includes an eBook with the print. The ExpertConsult eBook includes test-yourself images, and notes and highlighting capabilities. All other content is the same as the 2007 1st edition.
See every nuance of nervous system anatomy with hundreds of unparalleled Netter diagrams.
Better understand the functional importance and clinical significance of each anatomical structure, thanks to clear tabular summaries.
Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase.
This enhanced eBook experience includes test-yourself images, multiple choice questions, notes and highlighting capabilities, all viewable online at expertconsult.com or through the Inkling app.
Get the essential information you need to know about population health and community health nursing! Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing, 5th Edition includes concise, focused coverage of community health nursing - from nursing roles and care settings to vulnerable population groups. The book uses a practical, community-oriented approach and places an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. Practical application of concepts is highlighted throughout the text in case studies, critical thinking activities, QSEN competencies, and Healthy People 2020 objectives.
QSEN boxes
illustrate how quality and safety goals, competencies, objectives, knowledge, skills, and attitudes can be applied in nursing practice in the community.
Healthy People 2020 objectives in every chapter address the health priorities and emerging health issues expected in the next decade.
Genomics coverage provides a history of genetics and genomics and how they impact public/community health nursing care.
Focus on health promotion throughout the textemphasizes initiatives, strategies, and interventions that promote the health of the community.
Clinical Application scenarios present practice situations with questions and answers to help you apply chapter concepts to practice in the community.
Evidence-Based Practice boxes highlight current research findings, their application to practice, and how community/public health nurses can apply the study results.
Levels of Prevention boxes identify specific nursing interventions at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, to reinforce the concept of prevention as it pertains to community and public health care.
Feature box on Linking Content to Practicehighlights how chapter content is applied in the role of public/community health nursing.
NEW! Coverage of health care reform
includes discussions of the impact of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) on public health nursing and the potential implications of its repeal.
NEW! Check Your Practice boxes featurescenarios and discussion questions to promote active learning.
Learn how to provide dental care to any patient, regardless of existing medical conditions. Little and Falace's Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient, 9th Edition, has been thoroughly revised to give you the information you need to assess common problems, and make safe and healthy dental management decisions. The new addition includes expanded coverage of women's health issues and introduces a process for developing a medical-risk source. Also, each chapter features vivid illustrations and well-organized tables to give you in-depth details and overall summaries to help you get to the root of your future patients' needs.
Logical organization of conditions
makes it easy for you to understand and follow the material as you prepare to treat patients.
Standardized assessment process helps you to ascertain the severity and stability of common medical disorders.
Dental management summary table summarizes important factors for consideration in the dental management of medically compromised patients.
Over 400 color images provide a visual guide and highlight key information.
Dental management box in each chapter allows you to locate key information for evaluating a medically compromised patient.
NEW! Thoroughly revised content
provides you with the most current, evidence-based information you need to make dental management decisions.
NEW! Evidence-based process for creating a medical-risk score enables you to determine whether the benefit of treatment outweighs the risk of a complication.
NEW! Expanded coverage of women's health issues addresses issues specific to women that can impact dental management.
Now in its third edition, this core textbook continues to provide a comprehensive, evidence-enhanced guide to the principles of treatment and management of the musculoskeletal system. Nicola Petty is joined by Kieran Barnard in editing this new edition which also sees an expanded number of specialist clinicians and academics contributing individual chapters. Principles of Musculoskeletal Treatment and Management provides both students and experienced practitioners with an invaluable guide to the principles applied in contemporary musculoskeletal therapy.
Provides theory and research knowledge to underpin treatment and management strategies for patients with musculoskeletal conditions
Provides a rationale to support clinical decision-making
Offers an up-to-date evidence-enhanced approach to patient treatment and management
Emphasizes the importance of communication and clinical reasoning, as well as hands-on and rehabilitation skills
Brand-new chapter on the principles of communication and its application to clinical reasoning
Brand-new chapter on the principles of exercise rehabilitation
Highlights the health benefits of some treatment approaches
