The Nurse’s Clinical Skills Pocketbook

50,00 

This pocket-sized book is an ideal reference for nursing students. It puts the facts at your fingertips, giving you immediate access to 50 different clinical procedures.

Handy checklists covering the things to consider before starting the procedure
Clear instructions guide you step-by-step through the skill
All fields of practice included to ensure your care is person-centred
Whether revising for an OSCE, preparing for a new clinical placement or looking for a clear description of how to perform a certain task, this book will become a trusted companion and daily reference as your practice experience steadily grows.

Dementia: The Basics

68,00 

Dementia: The Basics provides the reader with a clear and compassionate introduction to dementia and an accessible guide to dealing with different parts of the dementia journey. from pre-diagnosis and diagnosis to post-diagnostic support. increasing care needs and end of life care.

Co-authored by an academic. a person living with dementia and a family carer. the book endeavours to raise awareness of dementia. challenge stereotypical and negative ideas about what it means to have dementia and champion a society where people living with dementia can be active as they wish for as long as possible. The authors present an overview of current research at each step of the dementia journey as well as including knowledge from lived experience. enhancing understanding and challenging thinking about what it might be like to live with a diagnosis or to care for a loved one. As a whole. the book emphasises the importance of prioritising the person living with dementia. as well as considering the impact of what any initiative or action might mean for them. their families and their care supporters.

Offering both an accessible introduction to dementia and practical tools. this book will be ideal for health and social care professionals. students of social care. health care and nursing. people with dementia. carers and anyone wanting to understand more about the condition.

Cannabis is Medicine

36,00 

In Cannabis Is Medicine, medical cannabis specialist Bonni Goldstein, MD, explains the science behind the use of this amazingly therapeutic plant and describes in easy-to-understand detail the recently discovered endocannabinoid system, involved in almost every human physiological process. Over 4 million people in the US are healing difficult-to-treat illnesses with cannabis medicine, and although 33 states have medical cannabis laws, many physicians remain reluctant to discuss how this plant may be beneficial to health. this book is the comprehensive resource for patients and their loved ones who have not found answers with conventional medicines.

Dr Goldstein has helped thousands of suffering patients — including children — find relief with cannabis. In her revelatory book, she explains the current state of scientific research on more than 28 chronic medical conditions that have responded positively to treatment with cannabis, and offers actionable advice on using various forms of medical cannabis, including CBD, to treat a range illnesses, navigating the medical cannabis industry, and detailed information on safety and legality.

As medical cannabis laws continue to evolve, it is more vital than ever for suffering patients to understand the benefits of this plant from an honest, medicine-based perspective. Educational, practical, and comprehensive, Cannabis Is Medicine reveals the truth behind cannabis so patients can make informed decisions and improve the quality of their lives.