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Learn to use a powerful tool in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy-a petAnimal Assisted Activities/Therapy (AAA/T) is an innovative intervention in which an animal becomes a crucial-and highly effective-part of the treatment process. Pet-Assisted Brief Therapy: A Solution-Focused Approach gives therapists the tools they need to begin and maintain an...

The Practitioner's GuidePrescribing Mental Health Medication is a text for nursing and medical practitioners who are learning how to diagnose and treat mental disorders with medication. Skills-based, it focuses on the following key issues:how to start and stop medicationhow to dosewhen to change medicationdealing with particular kinds of...

A Guide for Clinical NursesThis introductory text to evidence-based practice provides nurses and other health professionals with a clear idea of why they should use research information as a basis for high-quality patient care and how they should use that information in the clinical setting. In a logical progression which helps the student build...

This practical book presents the latest and most effective occupational therapy methods and theories designed for treating patients with decreased hand function. The growing incidence of hand injuries in recent years has challenged occupational therapists to develop innovations in hand care. Now, with this authoritative resource, you can greatly...

Make sense out of confusing HIV/AIDS terminology!Finally, here is a reference work that contains clear and useful definitions of words, phrases, and medical terms associated with HIV/AIDS! The Encyclopedic Dictionary of AIDS-Related Terminology is an easy-to-understand guide to all of the mainstream jargon surrounding this epidemic. This...

A Practical GuideNewborn babies are routinely examined to rule out major congenital abnormalities and reassure the parents that their baby is healthy. This text is a step-by-step guide for those studying Examination of the Newborn modules as well as an invaluable reference for midwives already qualified to carry out the examination....