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In this manifesto, Dr Cross takes a deep dive into mental illness – who suffers, why, how we treat them and what we need to do better. Written in Dr Cross's warm and entertaining style, Mental State includes his own stories of working inside the system, as well as the experiences of patients attempting to navigate it and the practitioners working within it.

Wandering the Wards provides a detailed and unflinching ethnographic examination of life within the contemporary hospital. It reveals the institutional and ward cultures that inform the organization and delivery of everyday care for one of the largest populations within them: people living with dementia who require urgent unscheduled hospital care. Drawing on five years of research embedded in acute wards in the UK, the authors follow people living with dementia through their admission, shadowing hospital staff as they interact with them during and across shifts.

There are dramatic differences in health between countries and within countries. But this is not a simple matter of rich and poor. These health inequalities defy usual explanations. Conventional approaches to improving health have emphasised access to technical solutions – improved medical care, sanitation, and control of disease vectors; or behaviours – smoking, drinking – obesity, linked to diabetes, heart disease and cancer. These approaches only go so far.

We all know that malaria is an infectious disease spread by mosquitos. Female Anopheles mosquitos spread the infection, a microorganism called a plasmodium, when taking a blood meal. But as the quotation often attributed to Mark Twain says “What gets us into trouble is not what we don’t know. It’s what we know for sure that just ain’t so”.

Catching cancer early remains the single best way to combat a disease that is the second-leading killer in both the US and worldwide. But the vast majority of resources in the fight against cancer are devoted to relatively ineffective late stage treatments. Early Detection examines this important anomaly in an accessible and expertly researched survey.

Fifty-three percent of CPHQ candidates fail the exam. Here’s what successful test-takers do differently. While mastering all the essential concepts and topics can certainly improve your chances of earning your certification, passing the CPHQ has less to do with what you know or even how you apply what you know...and more to do with your overall approach to taking the exam itself.

In the complex world of healthcare, the dedicated professionals who care for patients often remain unaware of the intricate processes and regulations that underpin the safe operation of a healthcare facility. "Understanding My Healthcare Facility" is a transformative book by Elkin D. Taborda & James M. Crouch that seeks to bridge this knowledge gap and empower healthcare professionals with a deeper understanding of the infrastructure and regulations behind the scenes. This enlightening guide takes you on a journey through the complex world of healthcare facilities.

Are Staboteurs(TM) in Your Midst? Every workplace has them ... the pit bulls that hide behind lipstick and designer clothes; snakes who flick their abrasive tongues and voice at any and all; the scorpions who sting with a slap of their heavy backhand; the skninks that seem innocent until you get in their space; and the slugs ... those who are 'just there' and breathing, barely. Stabotage! (TM) reveals how to effectively deal with the bad girls and boys that inhabit and breed in every workplace environment ... be it one that work is paid for or hours are volunteered within.Workplace pioneer,...

The Kindle eBook titled **"The Role of Risk Assessment in Psychiatric Care: A Professional's Guide"** delves into the critical aspects of conducting risk assessments in psychiatric settings. Chapter 1, "Introduction to Risk Assessment in Psychiatry," emphasizes the essential nature of risk assessments for the safety of both patients and healthcare providers. It outlines how these assessments are instrumental in identifying potential threats, informing treatment plans, and fostering collaboration among care teams. The comprehensive approach ensures that interventions are effectively tailored...

Discover the ultimate guide to mastering Ambulatory Service Center (ASC) coding interviews with the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This comprehensive book is designed to equip aspiring medical coders with 100 carefully crafted questions, their corresponding intents, expertly crafted answers, and valuable insider tips. With the help of AI, you'll gain a deep understanding of the interview process, sharpen your coding skills, and confidently tackle any ASC coding interview. Unlock the potential of AI as you dive into this invaluable resource, developed by a curious mind. Each question...

AI-Assisted Interview Mastery is a comprehensive guide designed to help individuals preparing for dialysis service center coding interviews. With the power of artificial intelligence, this book offers a collection of 100 thoughtfully crafted questions categorized into four levels of difficulty: Simple, Medium, Complex, and Advanced. Each question is accompanied by its intention and a well-formulated answer to provide readers with valuable insights, insider tips, and a deep understanding of dialysis service center coding.

"Outpatient Radiology Department Coding: AI-Assisted Interview Mastery" is a comprehensive guide designed to help medical coders excel in interviews for positions in outpatient radiology departments. With the integration of artificial intelligence, this book offers a unique and innovative approach to interview preparation. It provides a curated collection of 100 interview questions categorized into four levels of difficulty: simple, medium, complex, and advanced. Each question is accompanied by the interviewer's intention, allowing readers to understand the underlying purpose behind the ...

"AI-Assisted Interview Mastery: Ace Your Outpatient Cancer Center Coding Interview with 100 Questions, Intents, Answers, and Insider Tips" is a comprehensive guide designed to help aspiring medical coders excel in their interviews specifically focused on outpatient cancer center coding. This book combines the power of artificial intelligence with expert knowledge to provide a unique learning experience. Inside this book, you will find a carefully curated collection of 100 interview questions categorized into simple, medium, complex, and advanced levels. Each question is accompanied by the ...

Physicians lead. It's an integral part of what they do. They lead patients, they lead healthcare teams, they lead colleagues, departments, and organizations. But most doctors receive very little training in leadership. Leon E. Moores, MD, DSc, FACS is a neurosurgeon and seasoned healthcare leader who literally wrote the book on physician leadership for the U.S. Army. A West Point graduate, Moores became an officer and a surgeon in the Army and recognized how the lack of formal leadership training for doctors impacts physician effectiveness, team performance, and patient outcomes.

Welcome to the world of revolutionary healthcare, where providing top-quality medical treatment is not just rewarding emotionally but financially as well. Healers, Inc. is the groundbreaking book that will hold your hand through the daunting but exciting process of setting up and running a cash-only medical clinic. With the healthcare industry in a state of flux, what better time to champion a model that puts patients first and empowers doctors to practice medicine as they always intended – free from the shackles of big insurance companies and government-imposed restrictions. In Healers, ...

Introducing "The Science of Sleep": Your Ultimate Guide to Unlocking the Secrets of a Restful Night and a Healthier Life! Do you find yourself tossing and turning through the night, unable to get a satisfying slumber? Are you seeking solutions to your sleep troubles? Dive deep into the world of sleep and address your concerns with this comprehensive and accessible guidebook that leaves no stone unturned. From the foundations of sleep cycles and stages, to the role of melatonin, hormones, and circadian rhythms, "The Science of Sleep" provides an in-depth look at the physiological and ...

Step into the groundbreaking realm where cutting-edge technology meets the frontier of medical science with "Resonating Health." Join us on a profound journey through the vibration of healing, as we explore the remarkable world of frequency medicine—a transformative realm that's shaping the future of human wellness. In the hallowed chapters of "Resonating Health," unravel the tapestry of historical milestones that chart the path to our current understanding of electromagnetic therapy. Journey from the mystifying ancient practices to modern-day clinical breakthroughs, delving into the ...

Jane Philpott has spent her life learning what makes people sick and what keeps people well. She has witnessed miracles in modern medicine. She has also watched children die of starvation in a world that has plenty of food. With Health for All, she sounds a clarion call for a radical disruption in a health care system that is broken—but not beyond repair. The vision is rooted in a deep-seated commitment to health equity.

Like the first book, The Covid Murders is a fictional and captivating medical detective story, this time exploring a mysterious death in a hospital in suburban Nashville, Tennessee. But like the first, it also connects this entertaining tale simply and understandably to the very real problems of American health care policy. It explains what has gone wrong with our system historically and now, including the great impact of our recent national experience with the Covid pandemic.

While the industry continues to undergo growing pains, transitioning to value-based care from fee-for-service, hospitals and providers are also fielding new challenges that have emerged on the regulatory, technology, and patient-consumer fronts. Hospitals and providers are in a race against one another to find new ways to attract and retain patients. Now that patients are assuming greater financial responsibility for their healthcare costs, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, their expectations are high about having a positive clinical and financial experience. Therefore, the engagement ...