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Recalling remarkable cases - and people - from a career launched in the first days of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Paul Seward leads us in his memoir through suspenseful diagnoses and explorations of anatomy. Within the conditions of great stress and rapid decision-making that are routine in the ER, Dr. Seward tells us that medical staff must be more than technicians of the body: They must be restorers of the human.

First, do no harm - doctors, nurses, and clinicians swear by this code of conduct. Yet in hospitals and doctors' offices across the country, errors are made every single day - avoidable, simple mistakes that often cost lives. Inspired by two medical mistakes that not only ended in unnecessary deaths but hit close to home, Dr. Peter Pronovost made it his personal mission to improve patient safety and make preventable deaths a thing of the past, one hospital at a time.

Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death for Americans un­der the age of 50, claiming more lives than the AIDS epidemic did at its peak. Opioid abuse accounts for two-thirds of these overdoses, with over 100 Americans dying from opioid overdoses every day. Now Overcoming Opioid Addiction provides a comprehensive medical guide for opioid use disorder (OUD) sufferers, their loved ones, clinicians, and other professionals. Here is expertly presented, urgently needed in­formation and guidance

Conquer the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic Profession: Your Concise Guide to a Career Assessing a Patient’s Condition and Administering Emergency Medical Care is the ultimate resource for aspiring emergency medical technicians and paramedics. This comprehensive guide delves into the vital role these professionals play in delivering life-saving care during emergencies. It covers every aspect of the profession, from responding to 911 calls and assessing patient conditions to performing critical procedures and safely transporting patients to medical facilities. Readers will...

Are you a dedicated healthcare professional frustrated by the language barrier that hampers your ability to provide the best possible care to your Spanish-speaking patients? Don't you wish you had a practical tool at your disposal that could help you learn medical Spanish and connect effectively with your patients? Perhaps it's been a daunting task to find a resource that focuses solely on the healthcare context and makes learning Spanish as easy as sipping your morning espresso.

In 2001, Virginia Mason Medical Center, an integrated healthcare delivery system in Seattle, Washington set out to achieve its compelling vision to become The Quality Leader and to fulfill that vision, adopted the Toyota Production System as its management method. Transforming Health Care: Virginia Mason Medical Center's Pursuit of the Perfect Patient Experience takes you on the journey of of Virginia Mason Medical Center's pursuit of the perfect patient experience through the application of lean principles, tools, and methodology.

Many of those who have chosen the medical profession are no stranger to the paranormal. Ghosts walk the hallways of hospitals both old and new, haunting the wards and operating rooms. Join Richard Estep, paramedic, paranormal investigator, and cast members of TV's Haunted Case Files and Haunted Hospitals, as he talks to EMTs, nurses, medical professionals, and patients alike, documenting their most intense and chilling encounters with ghosts and spirits.

Death comes in many forms, and medical professionals have seen them all. The first pair of hands to hold us when we enter this world and the last to comfort us when we leave it usually belong to a member of the healing profession. Where one finds death and drama, one also finds ghosts. Small wonder that doctors, nurses, paramedics, and the patients that they treat regularly encounter the spirits of the departed. Sometimes, those spirits are friendly. But not always...

Anyone who has fallen off the conveyer belt of mainstream health care and into the shadowy corners of illness knows what a dark place it is to land. Where is the infrastructure, the information, the guidance? What should you do next? In Rebel Health, Susannah Fox draws on twenty years of tracking the expert networks of patients, survivors, and caregivers who have come of age between the cracks of the health care system to offer a way forward.

Medicine is broken. We like to imagine that it's based on evidence and the results of fair tests. In reality, those tests are often profoundly flawed. We like to imagine that doctors are familiar with the research literature surrounding a drug, when in reality much of the research is hidden from them by drug companies. We like to imagine that doctors are impartially educated, when in reality much of their education is funded by industry.

Conquer the CCMA Exam: Your Guide to Success as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant is your comprehensive resource for mastering the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam. This guide is meticulously designed to cover all essential aspects of the CCMA exam, ensuring you are well-prepared to excel. Beginning with an introduction to the exam's structure and importance, the book delves into detailed chapters on critical topics such as anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, patient care, and clinical procedures. Each chapter is crafted to provide clear and concise ...

Doctors work in life-and-death situations every day. But what happens when they encounter something even they can’t explain scientifically? Dreams foretelling future events, apparitions, and other miraculous experiences fill this book, as practicing doctors recount the most unusual moments of their careers. Meant to awe, instruct, and inspire, these tales will convince even the harshest skeptic that there are things beyond this physical world and that sometimes, all we need to do is believe. Physicians’ Untold Stories doesn’t stop at chronicling these occurrences. Scott J. Kolbaba, MD...

Learn how big Pharma sells drugs by faking their studies. Understand the lies they stuff into websites and medical journals. Learn why it all gets ignored (hint: Pharma has the largest criminal settlements in history). Learn how to conquer healthcare costs. Medical spending per person is double that of other countries and it is the top reason for US personal bankruptcy. I will show you how to escape the over-billing and prosper anyway.

Get the best science in everyday language in this updated first book to focus on all 19 primary dementias. Recommended for medical professionals, caregivers, and dementia families who want an overview of the 19 dementia types. The author does not recommend the book for dementia patients, but for anybody else who wants a quick but thorough dementia overview. The book includes all the information from our 19 Dementia book series, minus most the repetition. We cover the following dementias: Dementia with Lewy Bodies Parkinson's disease dementia Corticobasal Syndrome Posterior Cortical Atrophy ...

"Pass the NREMT Exam: Your Path to Success on the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Test" is an essential study guide designed to help aspiring EMTs succeed on the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam. With comprehensive coverage of all key topics related to EMT practice, this guide offers a thorough review of essential concepts, procedures, and skills required for success in the field of emergency medical services. "Pass the NREMT Exam" provides detailed explanations and practical insights into ambulance operations, patient assessment, medical emergencies, ...

This guide is tailored to help you succeed on the NHA-CPCT/A exam, focusing on the key areas of patient care. It covers roles and responsibilities, basic and advanced patient care techniques, infection control, and patient safety. The guide also provides insights into effective communication, medical terminology, phlebotomy, EKG, and emergency procedures. Legal and ethical considerations, quality assurance, and career development are thoroughly addressed. This resource ensures comprehensive preparation for the exam and a successful career as a Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant.

Being able to communicate effectively and fend off potential medical mishaps is a must. The purpose of this audiobook is to (1) provide you with the tools you need to actively engage in your overall health care, (2) address your concerns in finding and receiving high quality care, and (3) educate you on both a basic and advanced level.

Conquer the HCCA CHPC Exam: Your Concise Guide to Certification in Healthcare Privacy Compliance is your essential study resource for mastering the Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) exam. This guide provides a comprehensive yet concise breakdown of key healthcare privacy laws, including HIPAA, the HITECH Act, and state regulations, ensuring you understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of protecting patient information. Each chapter covers critical topics, such as risk assessments, breach notifications, compliance program development, audits, cybersecurity, and ...

The Spanish medical course is a comprehensive language-learning resource designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their communication skills with Spanish-speaking patients. This expertly structured course provides essential vocabulary, key phrases, and practical conversations to help medical staff navigate patient interactions with confidence and clarity.

Nicole is nervous for her college's required medical exam, but naughty Doctor Chester puts her at ease... She's embarrassed during her first gyno exam as the dirty obgyn doctor performs an extensive exam. How thorough is her first complete medical exam? Will she be deflowered, both virginities, by Dr. Chester?