District Laboratory Practice in Tropical Countries

Modern Blood Banking & Transfusion Practices

Sh 12,460.00

Modern Blood Banking & Transfusion Practices

ASCP requirement.“To pass the ASCP and become a licensed medical lab tech, this text is the ultimate blood bank source for the required classes.”—Amazon Reviewer

Great resource for anyone in a Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science Program!I would highly recommend this book!”—Mary L., Amazon Reviewer

“Amazing legendary book in the field. Helpful for practicing Transfusion Medicine and Hematology.” —Zubair S., Amazon Reviewer

Join the generations of students who have embarked on successful careers with a firm foundation in the theory and practice of blood banking and transfusion practices. Denise Harmening’s classic text teaches you not only how to perform must-know tests and tasks, but to understand the scientific principles behind them.

You’ll begin with a review of the basic concepts of red blood cell and platelet preservation, genetics, immunology, and molecular biology. Then you’ll move to the hows and whys of clinical practice. And, you’ll be prepared for new advances in the field.

Sh 12,460.00

Kanski’s Clinical Ophthalmology A Systematic Approach

Sh 24,646.00

Kanski’s Clinical Ophthalmology A Systematic Approach

Through eight outstanding editions, Kanski’s Clinical Ophthalmology has been the classic specialty textbook, providing the perfect ophthalmology foundation for trainees and a valuable reference source for experienced practitioners. Building on the previous edition by Dr. Brad Bowling, Dr. John Salmon from Oxford University has comprehensively revised the textbook. The 9th Edition retains Dr. Kanski’s highly effective format of succinct text and visually dynamic presentation, providing authoritative, focused guidance on the diagnosis and management of ophthalmic disorders. Extremely well organized and comprehensive in scope, this visually stunning book reflects the latest advances in the field, facilitating quick comprehension to enhance learning, aid exam preparation and guide clinical practice. As a general ophthalmic textbook, this is the gold standard.

Sh 24,646.00

Kumar and Clark’s Clinical Medicine

Sh 17,470.00

Kumar and Clark’s Clinical Medicine

Now in its tenth edition, Kumar & Clark’s Clinical Medicine is fully updated and revised under a new team of editors.
Featuring new chapters covering:
o Diagnosis: the art of being a doctor – helping readers to develop a confident clinical method in interactions with patients
o Elderly medicine, frailty and multimorbidity
o Public health
o Surgery
o Evidence-based medicine
o Sepsis and the treatment of bacterial infection
o Haematological Oncology
o Venous thromboembolic disease
o Hypertension
o Men’s health
Enhanced clinical skills content has been added to most chapters – helping readers tailor history-taking and examination skills to specific specialty-based contexts.
Bonus online content – including self-assessment, common clinical and international cases, cardiovascular and respiratory audio material, clinical examination videos and bite-sized topic pages covering major conditions.
Heavily revised throughout with smaller chapters to ease navigation, added introductions and system overviews included for most chapters.

Edited by Adam Feather, MBBS, FRCP, FAcadMEd; David Randall, MA, MRCP; and Mona Waterhouse, MA, MRCP. Contributors comprise consultants at the top of their fields, paired with younger doctors closer to the exam experience, to ensure authority and relevance. International Advisory Board, led by Professor Janaka de Silva and Professor Senaka Rajapakse, providing guidance for global coverage from across the world. Members of the International Advisory Board have contributed to the ebook with additional content to amplify areas of clinical importance in their parts of the world.Enhanced e-book accompanies the print book, for ease of transportation and use on the move.

Featuring new chapters covering:
o Diagnosis: the art of being a doctor – helping readers to develop a confident clinical method in interactions with patients
o Geriatric medicine, frailty and multimorbidity
o Public health
o Surgery
o Evidence-based medicine
o Sepsis
o Haematological Oncology
o Venous thromboembolic disease
o Hypertension
o Men’s health
o Obstetric medicine
Enhanced clinical skills content has been added to most chapters – helping readers tailor history-taking and examination skills to specific specialty-based contexts.

Sh 17,470.00

Organizational Behavior, Theory, and Design in Health Care 2nd Edition

Sh 9,380.00

Organizational Behavior, Theory, and Design in Health Care 2nd Edition

Due to the vast size and complexity of the U.S. health care system―the nation’s largest employer―health care managers face a myriad of unique challenges such as labor shortages, caring for the uninsured, cost control, and quality improvement. Organizational Behavior, Theory, and Design, Second Edition was written to provide health services administration students, managers, and other professionals with an in-depth analysis of the theories and concepts of organizational behavior and organization theory while embracing the uniqueness and complexity of the healthcare industry. Using an applied focus, this book provides a clear and concise overview of the essential topics in organizational behavior and organization theory from the healthcare manager’s perspective.

Sh 9,380.00

Student Workbook for Essentials of Dental Assisting, 7th Edition

Sh 7,685.00

Student Workbook for Essentials of Dental Assisting, 7th Edition

Reinforce your understanding of dental assisting concepts and practice essential skills! With chapters corresponding to the chapters in Essentials of Dental Assisting, 7th Edition, this student workbook provides a variety of exercises and activities to help you master the role and responsibilities of the dental assistant. Learning activities include review questions, competency sheets, and handy flashcards, each applying your knowledge to preclinical and clinical procedures. It’s an ideal study tool to use in dental assisting courses and to prepare for national board and state certification exams!

Sh 7,685.00

Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children 11th Edition

Sh 9,660.00

Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children 11th Edition

Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children, 11th Edition takes a unique, easy-to-follow developmental approach to describe the care of children at each age and stage of development. This longtime bestseller provides an evidence-based, clinical perspective that shows how the quality of nursing care can impact quality patient outcomes. Childhood diseases and disorders are organized by age groups and body systems and explained through the nursing process framework. This edition features completely updated and reorganized chapters that present content in a clear, easy-to-understand way. New Quality Indicator boxes paint a bigger picture of hospitals and how they look at quality and safety.

A focus on family-centered care emphasizes the role and influence of the family in health and illness with a separate chapter and Family-Centered Care boxes.
Emergency Treatment boxes serve as a quick reference in critical situations.
Pathophysiology Reviews explain complicated disease processes with illustrated summary boxes.
- Quality Patient Outcomes are discussed for major childhood diseases and disorders, showing how nursing care directly impacts patient outcomes.
- Nursing Tips include helpful hints and practical, clinical information.
  - Critical Thinking Case Studies help you test and develop your own analytical skills.
  - Cultural Considerations provide cultural tips from clinical experts.
  - Nursing Care Plans provide models for planning patient care, with rationales explaining why specific nursing interventions have been chosen, and include nursing diagnoses, patient/family goals, nursing interventions/rationales, expected outcomes, and NIC and NOC guidelines.
  - Nursing Care Guidelines offer clear, step-by-step, detailed instructions on performing specific skills or procedures.
  - Translating Evidence into Practice and Applying Evidence to Practice boxes help you apply research to support, guide, and improve the outcomes of nursing care.
  - Atraumatic Care boxes contain techniques for care that minimize pain, discomfort, or stress, and provide guidance for performing procedures in a caring manner.
  - Community and Home Health Considerations boxes focus on wellness information and illness-related topics.
  - Drug Alerts highlight important drug-related information for safe, appropriate care.
    - Nursing Alerts provides critical information that must be considered in providing care.
      - Research Focus boxes emphasize research with concise reviews of important evidence.

Sh 9,660.00

The Behavioral Health Specialist in Primary Care: Skills for Integrated Practice

Sh 12,600.00

The Behavioral Health Specialist in Primary Care: Skills for Integrated Practice

Patients with chronic conditions often need psychosocial support and brief counseling to help them make the lifestyle and behavioral changes required to prevent disease complications. This innovative text, with contributions from respected clinicians and researchers in all arenas of behavioral health, provides comprehensive training for all health professionals√≥including those in medicine, nursing, social work, mental health, and clinical and health psychology√≥who desire targeted evidence-based training in behavioral health skills. Rich case examples drawn from typical patient presentations demonstrate the relationship between physical and psychological health and the complexity of behavioral change in chronic illness.

This text is a timely, relevant, and practical resource for all members of the primary care team. It prepares team members to work in the model of patient-centered integrated care in accordance with the recommendations of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) medical home standards for identifying patient needs and providing coordinated and comprehensive patient care. The book focuses on knowledge and skills needed for working with the most common chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, chronic pain, cardiovascular conditions, sleep disorders, geriatric conditions, cancer-related conditions, and substance abuse. It includes chapters on epidemiological trends in chronic illness and systems medicine. Theories of health behavior and behavioral change and evidence-based interventions provide a foundation for skill development, followed by detailed coverage of the requirements for behavioral management of specific chronic conditions. Sample referrals and consultation notes provide concrete examples of how the behavioral health specialist might respond to a referral.

KEY FEATURES:

Provides comprehensive graduate-level training for the role of Behavioral Health Specialist
Describes the health promotion and counseling skills needed to function as part of an integrated health team
Focuses on proficiencies needed for working with common chronic conditions
Addresses the psychosocial components of primary care disorders
Includes case examples demonstrating the relationship between physical and psychological health and the complexity of behavioral change in chronic illness

Sh 12,600.00