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Are you looking for a professionally designed diabetes logbook to easily track your blood sugar levels? Then, our handy and easy-to-use book is perfect for you! Our book is detail-oriented, organized, and accurate. It Includes daily blood sugar readings before/after for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bedtime. There's also space for daily notes to stay in control, keep record of and inform your doctor.

Are you a first responder, security or risk management professional struggling to cope with stress and the demands of your high-pressure role? Are you looking for effective strategies to enhance your inner fortitude and improve your overall performance in emergency-stress events? The Inner-Defence Workbook is your answer.This groundbreaking guide has been specifically designed to help first responders, security and risk management professionals like you to develop inner resilience, effectively manage stress, and unlock your full potential in your demanding work environment.

Unsere Gesellschaft wird nicht zuletzt dank anhaltendem Wohlstand und medizinisch-technischem Fortschritt immer älter. In den letzten hundert Jahren ist die durchschnittliche Lebenserwartung um mehr als 30 Jahre gestiegen. In einer Gesellschaft des immer längeren Lebens verändern sich Vorstellungen von Gesundheit und Krankheit, Solidarität und Gerechtigkeit. Dieser Sammelband betrachtet aktuelle Fragestellungen hierzu: Wie können wir die Gesundheit der Menschen fördern und bis ins hohe Alter hinein bewahren? Wie können Freiheit und Selbstbestimmung des Einzelnen gewahrt werden? Welche Werte sollen die Gestaltung des Gesundheitswesens leiten? Und wie kann es gelingen, für alle eine gute Pflege im Alter sicherzustellen? Im Rahmen des vorliegenden Tagungsbandes gehen Expertinnen und Experten aus Wissenschaft und Praxis diesen Fragen nach und präsentieren Debatten, Erfahrungen und Erkenntnisse zur Thematik des längeren Lebens in einer alternden Gesellschaft.

La historia de cómo el trabajo de un pequeño grupo de personas creció hasta alcanzar el tamaño de su vocación: garantizar que el cuidado de la salud sea un derecho, no un privilegio. Salud y Paz es la historia que hay detrás de este improbable esfuerzo: el joven de 20 años que planta la bandera en su pequeña ciudad natal de Middletown, Connecticut; la hija de jornalero que se abrió camino hacia el norte durante la gran migración y se convierte en la estrella polar del impulso para transformar el cuidado de la salud en la comunidad; el hijo de un emigrante judío y farmaceuta que se separa de sus compañeros para apoyar la causa; el músico que tocaba en las grandes bandas del Sur en los años 30, que pierde sus dientes y ahora está decidido a asegurarse de que otros no pierdan los suyos; y el estudiante universitario y futuro senador estadounidense que ayuda a comprar el edificio para que la clínica gratuita no cierre definitivamente. Una joven enfermera practicante se une a la organización cuando ésta se expande más allá de un pueblo de Connecticut y, hoy en día, el CHC y su Instituto Weitzman llevan a cabo programas en todo EE.UU., transformando la prestación de cuidados de salud para las poblaciones que han sido ignoradas. Disponible en inglés: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1959262009

Available Open Access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. The proportion of employees with caring responsibilities is growing and, as a result, policies that support working carers are becoming increasingly important. Written and informed by national experts, this is the first publication to provide a detailed examination of the development and implementation of carer leave policies and policies in nine countries across Asia, Oceania, Europe and North America. It compares the origins, content and implications of national policies and practices intended to enable workers to provide care to family members and friends while remaining in paid employment - known as 'carer leave'.

This essential book reviews how digital health ventures can be integrated with more traditional techniques to revolutionize the healthcare system. Details of the current state of the digital marketplace, the available tools for early detection and diagnostics that presently employ digital technologies are provided. Relevant aspects of blockchain, artificial intelligence including data lake development and data analytics are described. The role of regulators and legislation including GDPR are also covered.Hybrid Healthcare provides a thorough overview of how digital health entrepreneurs will need to employ a hybrid approach to address many healthcare challenges of the 21st century. It is therefore an indispensable resource for all those seeking to develop their knowledge of this rapidly growing sector.

Volunteering in Global Mental Health provides much-needed information, practical guidance and inspiration for mental health professionals embarking on global volunteering across different cultures. It provides the background theory and key principles to know when thinking about volunteering, so that volunteering can be done ethically, respectfully and collaboratively. The book then leads on to chapters that outline the practical aspects of preparation and implementation of a project, with key tips on avoiding common pitfalls. This section is followed by personal and inspiring lived field examples of volunteer and hosts' experiences of recent projects in locations such as Somaliland, Sudan, Kashmir and more. These bring to life the mutual benefits and learning potential of global volunteering. The book will help potential volunteers to understand the process, challenges and benefits of working with colleagues around the world, and inspire readers to undertake mental health volunteering globally.

Advanced intelligent control is a rapidly developing, complex and challenging field with significant practical importance and potential applications. The authors aim to stimulate advancements in science and technology by addressing this field and presenting new trends in the design, control and applications of real-time intelligent sensor system control using advanced intelligent control methods and techniques. The purpose of the Special Issue is to promote in-depth research and communication regarding these topics. The authors focus on innovative multi-sensor fusion techniques integrated into robots, which are combined with computer vision, virtual and augmented reality (VR&AR) and intelligent communication including remote control, adaptive sensor networks and human-robot (H2R) interaction systems. Special attention is given to advancements in sensors, actuators, computation technology and communication networks that provide the necessary tools for implementing intelligent control hardware. These advancements are targeted toward various scientific research fields, including machine learning (such as deep learning), bio-inspired algorithms, recurrent neural networks, neuro-fuzzy control and artificial intelligence in general. The Special Issue includes original research papers that report on the recent advancements in intelligent control using intelligent sensors. It serves as a further extension of the previously successful Special Issue, "Advanced Intelligent Control through Versatile Intelligent Portable Platforms".

This book is a collection of the best scientific research presented during the First International Conference of Indonesian Medical and Health Professions Education (INA-MHPE Conference 2022) hosted by the Departments of Medicine, Health Professions Education, and Bioethics in the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing at the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in Indonesia. The conference was held in co-operation with the co-hosts of Department of Medical Education at Universitas Indonesia (UI) and the Medical Education Unit in the Faculty of Medicine at Universitas Airlangga (UA), who will host the forthcoming INA-MHPEC in 2024 and 2026, respectively. This collection presents selected papers presented by health professionals and bioethicists from these leading institutions in Indonesia, focusing on the theme of character building in the context of health education for medical professionals in the twenty-first century. It considers effective learning strategies for character building, appropriate methods of character assessment, means of assessing and improving the learning environment in the community, clinics, university classes and hospitals, and addresses the role of the healthcare educator in providing resources, program evaluations, and effective medical management to support the development of healthcare professionals¿ characters, and their modus operandi, in the future. The book is relevant to medical and public health professionals in Indonesia, Southeast Asia, and beyond.

The book is intended to serve as a practical guide to effective ear examination. Learning to perform otoscopy is not easy because the external auditory canal is obstructed by cerumen, otorrhea can be present, and the tympanic membrane is sometimes only partially visible. In children, it is even more difficult because of the narrow ear canal, the alignment of the tympanic membrane, and the restlessness of the child.  Uncertainty in diagnosis can lead to overtreatment, as in the case of acute otitis media and unnecessary prescription of antibiotics. On the other hand, delay in diagnosis may lead to severe complications such as mastoiditis, meningitis and brain abscess in case of overlooked middle ear cholesteatoma. This textbook aims to facilitate learning through a wealth of full color otoscopic pictures and is divided into chapters that cover the major otologic pathologies. The volume includes images related to cochlear implants and bone conduction devices, along with the images of the major surgical procedures or conditions associated with them. It also helps the reader to identify the conditions in which surgical intervention is mandatory. Given its didactic approach, this guide will be an invaluable resource for medical students and residents in otolaryngology, and in paediatrics and general medicine alike.

Despite a decreasing number of burns and improvement in mortality of burn patients in the United States, burn injuries are still frequent. Non-burn specialists such as emergency medicine physicians and primary care physicians will inevitably treat burn patients. In many instances, the first clinicians to see burn patients are non-burn specialists in the urgent care, emergency department, or primary care clinic, yet they typically do not have any formal training or exposure to burns in residency. As a result, many clinicians feel uneasy about managing burns even if the burn is minor. If a burn center is in a reasonable proximity, one can transfer the patient, but prior to transfer, or if no burn center is available, these clinicians may have to perform the initial management. It is important that they understand the basic principles of burn care. In times of burn disasters, non-burn specialists are needed to care for burn patients as burn centers can be quickly overwhelmed. They shouldbe able to manage burn patients including stabilization, resuscitation and wound care. The text includes all current management available today for the care of burn patients. It is organized in a stepwise manner with clear information listed in sequential chapter formats. Chapter one offers the basic epidemiology of burn care while chapters three and four discuss the initial assessment and management. The chapter five discusses inhalation injury while the next three chapters focus on burn wound management including face and hand. The majority of chapters that follow center on a specific type of burn or burn patient. The last few chapters discuss aftercare including scar management and burn rehabilitation. Written by experts in the field, Essential Burn Care for Non-Burn Specialists is a valuable guide for any physician involved in burn treatment such as emergency physicians, primary care physicians, and general and plastic surgeons.

Available Open Access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. This book presents an in-depth analysis of the complex and often controversial world of fertility care. Drawing on extensive ethnographic research and interviews with patients and professionals, the book critically examines the tensions between evidence-based medicine and the demands of an increasingly commercialized fertility care industry. It sheds light on controversial "add-on" treatments, and an emerging hope market. With its interdisciplinary approach, this is an essential resource for readers in the fields of science and technology studies and medical sociology.

An eye-opening account of government failings during the COVID-19 pandemic, written by one of the UK's top journalists. In Unfit, Hugh Pym takes readers on a gripping journey to the heart of the COVID-19 crisis. From the early days of the pandemic to the dramatic revelations of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry, he exposes the failings of the British state and the Whitehall machine. This hard-hitting exposé draws on untold stories from the corridors of power, providing an insider's perspective on the drama, personalities and critical decision-making processes. Going beyond individual accounts, it presents a comprehensive assessment of the UK's preparedness, lockdown measures and response strategies. A tale of resilience and devastating consequences, Unfit challenges the very foundations of the UK's response to the pandemic, leaving no stone unturned in its quest for truth. Finally, it looks ahead to ask what is in store for the future of the NHS.

This book serves as a guide to any patient, clinician, or person who desires to understand how transgender and gender diverse individuals can be assisted in achieving voice and communication congruity with gender. Voice and communication style serve as intricate links to one¿s identity and are central aspects of the gender transition process. Guiding a transgender or gender diverse patient through this transition is complex, requiring an understanding of the patient¿s desires, the ability to identify and work with patients to achieve sustainable patterns of behavioral modification that affect voice in a positive manner, and an understanding of the role of newly emerging surgical techniques. This is best addressed by an interdisciplinary team, and this book makes this material available in one source.The first section of the book consists of introductory chapters written by primary care physicians, endocrinologists, and psychiatrists addressing the complex nature of transition from the medical standpoint. A review of hormonal replacement therapies, psychological evaluations, and potential effects of hormone replacement on voice is included. The second section describes the behavioral techniques available in speech and voice therapy for voice change and addresses outcomes that can be expected from behavioral intervention. Each chapter addresses the physiologic principles of therapeutic techniques for effecting change, techniques of instruction, nuances for transgender and gender diverse patients, methods of generalization, and methods of maintenance. Finally, the third section of the book details the surgical techniques available to assist patients in voice transition and their expected outcomes for voice modification. Each chapter includes an introduction, preoperative assessment, role of preoperative therapy, surgical technique, postoperative management, and expected outcome. This section also includes a surgical atlas.This is an ideal guide forotolaryngologists, speech-language pathologists, primary care providers, as well as psychiatrists and endocrinologists caring for transgender and gender nonconforming patients.

This book addresses current issues surrounding hospital admissions and readmissions and the practice of post-acute and long-term care (LTC). Now in its fully revised and expanded third edition, it contains the most up-to-date knowledge and regulations pertinent to practice in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. Post-Acute and Long-Term Medicine is divided into four main sections. The first section is an introduction to long-term care. It includes chapters on home health care, assisted living and residential care, department of veteran affairs and nursing facilities, among others. The second section focuses on clinical medicine in post-acute and long-term care and contains chapters on common clinical conditions, preventing hospital admissions and readmissions, palliative care, weight and nutrition and wound care. The third section details psychosocial aspects of post-acute and long-term care. Chapters in this section describe dementia, delirium, depression, ethical and legal issues and caring for families. The fourth and final section centers on special issues in post-acute and long-term care. This section focuses on documentation and coding, medication management and rehabilitation and maximizing function. The outbreak of COVID-19 has led to two very important new chapters in this section. One chapter discusses challenges and opportunities in post-acute long-term care that have arisen during the pandemic. Another new chapter talks about the importance of virtual care and telemedicine in post-acute and long-term care amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. Written by experts in the field, many of whom have worked within AMDA ¿ The Society for Post-acute and Long-term Care Medicine - to create and disseminate a knowledge base for post-acute and LTC, this is a valuable resource for clinicians and educators seeking to maximize the care and living experience of residents in post-acute and long-term care settings.

This book covers all aspects of hypersensitivity to drugs, providing practical information for non-specialist physicians as well as addressing issues of interest to practitioners in different specialties and presenting the expert knowledge required by specialist allergists and immunologists. The opening, general section discusses basics such as clinical manifestations, histopathology, mechanisms, risk factors, drug hypersensitivity in particular populations, and the full range of diagnostic methods. The second part of the book provides concise information on the most important drug classes and guides the reader on how to proceed when patients present with a suspected reaction. For each drug class, the current level of evidence for use of the different diagnostic tools, including skin tests, provocation tests, and in vitro tests, is clarified, and management options, outlined. The inclusion of helpful tables and algorithms is designed to aid in decision making. Drug hypersensitivity is among the more complex allergological issues, and this book will meet the needs of general practitioners, internists, and specialists.

Is there anything in this world more precious than life itself? It follows then that the most gracious profession is to aid an expecting mother in the hours of her giving birth to a new life. Mária Szécsi practiced midwifery in the Great Hungarian Plain with the greatest diligence and self-devotion for almost thirty years. Her memoirs shed light on the rural life of 1930-40s Hungary and on the struggles and conditions of its people. "I never felt afraid; my only concern was to arrive in time!" The memoirist wrote these words referring to the occasions when she hurried in freezing snow, on pathless fields, in pitch dark, alone on the way to distant farms to provide aid to expecting mothers. But after all the hardships and struggles, could anybody really feel afraid while serving as an aid at the most gracious moment of the renascence of life and future?

CPT(R) 2024 Professional Edition is the definitive American Medical Association (AMA)-authored resource to help health care professionals correctly report and bill medical procedures and services.

Can I really have an eating disorder if I've never been hospitalised or starved myself? Can I really have anorexia if I am able to manage a full-time job and study for my actuarial qualifications?And if it is an eating disorder, why has it taken so many years for me to be diagnosed? These were just some of the many questions circling in Vanshika's head when her atypical anorexia nervosa diagnosis finally came in 2021, eight to nine years after the illness had first started plaguing her life.In this book, Vanshika courageously shares the story of her fight against her eating disorder, in the hope it will inspire others facing a similar battle. Along the way, she breaks down long-held misconceptions of what it's like to live with an eating disorder. Her fight began when she was 14, and as she didn't fit the stereotype and was never found to be clinically underweight, her diagnosis did not come for almost a decade. Through her experience, Vanshika realised that what people think they know about eating disorders is but a fragment of the truth. Eating disorders can happen to anyone at any stage of life. They are complex and unique. However, ultimately, they are an illness not an identity. They do not have to make life stop. If treated, the fight with an eating disorder can be won. But the fighter needs support; they need training. Most importantly, they need to know what they are up against - they need real and accurate information. Vanshika's journey offers a raw and honest insight into the thoughts of young adolescents as they face the manipulative, incisive voice of an eating disorder. She explores how factors including cultural background, life experiences and personality can prevent you from realising you are slowly killing yourself.Whether you are living with an eating disorder, caring for someone who is, or want to broaden your understanding of this important topic, this book is a must read.

Technology-Enhanced Healthcare Education promotes the best practices and lessons learnt from COVID-19 and highlights the importance and impact of using information systems to increase levels of health literacy.

Experiencing the suicide of a close person is often a major life event, which increases the risk of maladaptive grief reactions, social, physical, and mental health problems, and suicidal behavior in the bereaved individuals. However, people bereaved by suicide may also experience long-term positive outcomes regarding personal or post-traumatic growth. The field of suicide bereavement research is evolving rapidly. Hence, this reprint is particularly focused the advance knowledge on bereavement and postvention. In this reprint, you can find papers that enhance our understanding of grief after suicide and how to help those who are bereaved, including studies on suicide grief in specific populations and studies on interventions and support offered to the bereaved or their social environment, in addition studies based on novel methods and studies that contribute to the development of theory or models. We believe that this reprint can add important knowledge on our journey to help suicide-loss survivors in their continued struggle with the loss on their loved ones to suicide.

This special issue contains 11 papers dealing with various aspects related to the usage of artificial intelligence in service provision. The Special Issue includes a broad range of papers covering recent applications of AI and new technologies across service businesses. The papers cover managerial and customer challenges, technologies, service robotics and research trends. Overall, the Special Issue offers knowledge for advancing the adoption of AI in services and inspiring managerial decisions and innovation in the fields of: service systems, smart service, service digitization, customer interactions, artificial intelligence, emotion detection, servitization, service robots and digitalization.

This volume presents a review of global progress made towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6): Clean Water and Sanitation, part of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It builds on the latest data and statistics provided by the UN  and other international organizations through chapters written by a wide variety of authors, including representatives of government ministries and departments, members of international organizations specializing in this area, academics and senior professionals. The book details how SDG 6 is being approached in a number of geographic regions, with each chapter describing developments in a particular region or country. Supporting case studies presented in the book illustrate progress, achievements and challenges that remain in the effort to reach SDG 6 by 2030. The book is intended for academics/researchers, scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and all stakeholders working at the global, regional, national and local levels who support or are engaged with the implementation of SDG 6.

The global healthcare ecosystem is in chaos, caught in the convergence of pandemic-induced disruption, residual inequities, burnout, and turnover. Nurse leaders can either succumb to the churn or spot-and seize-a rare opportunity for true transfor­mation. They must thoughtfully consider all aspects of their traditional roles and tack­le trigger topics such as staffing, schedul­ing, value-based care, outcome tracking, and more. Informed, empowered nurses can re-envision roles, integrate technolo­gies, and develop new models to deliver the highest level of patient care. The Innovation Handbook is a pragmatic guide and toolkit that seeks to enlighten nurse leaders as they evolve through the current crisis. Author Bonnie Clipper explains concepts and equips nurses with a knowledge foundation that enhances their innovation skill set, spurs ideas and creativity, and challenges them to think differently and apply new concepts. On the cusp of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a better future for nursing and healthcare, this book gives nurses the tools to meet the moment!

"Essential reading for all those training and working in healthcare, social care and related disciplines, addressing how society can effectively prevent disease and promote health and wellbeing. This new, fully revised edition will equip readers with a toolkit of public health skills to improve health and wellbeing for different populations"--

In der Ausbildung werden (Zahn-)Medizinerinnen und (Zahn-)Mediziner spärlich mit dem Thema Personalführung bzw. -management konfrontiert. Dieses Wissen fehlt in der täglichen Praxis und im härter werdenden Wettbewerb um die besten Köpfe. Personalmanagement ist heute mehr denn je ein erfolgsrelevanter Faktor für Arzt- und Zahnarztpraxen. In zahlreichen Beratungen und Begleitungen von Praxen wurde deutlich, dass es hieran in vielen Fällen fehlt und wie bedeutsam sich eine Veränderung auswirkt. Die Beratenen verweisen ein ums andere Mal darauf, dass es kein einfach zu nutzendes Nachschlagewerk bzw. Handbuch für ihre spezielle Situation gibt, das kurz und knapp aufklärt und Vorgehensweisen beschreibt, die sich als erfolgreich erwiesen haben. Dieser Erfolg zeigte sich sowohl in verschiedensten Gesprächs- bzw. Führungssituationen als auch bei Verträgen oder anderen Notwendigkeiten. Das Buch dient als Nachschlagewerk für Praxisinhaber¬innen und -inhaber sowie deren Führungskräfte. Es beschreibt - von A bis Z - leicht nachvollziehbar die wichtigsten bzw. am häufigsten gesuchten Begriffe rund um die Personalführung in der Arzt-und Zahnarztpraxis. Es offeriert neben den Suchbegriffen erfolgserprobte Ablaufbeschreibungen, Checklisten und Mustervorlagen.Das Buch bringt Personalmanagementwissen auf den Punkt. Einfach. Effektiv. Erfolgreich. So sparen die Verantwortlichen Zeit. Es informiert, stärkt Führungskräfte und unterstützt die Bindung von Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern.Das Buch beschreibt 144 Fachbegriffe auf jeweils einer Seite. Bis zu 50 Graphiken, Mustervorlagen und Ablaufpläne ergänzen das Nachschlagwerk. So entstehen ca. 194 Seiten, die durch ein Interview mit einer Praxisinhaberin und ein Nachwort auf bis zu 220 Seiten aufgerundet werden.Checklisten und Mustervorlagen stehen zum Download auf SpringerLink bereit.