A Dictionary of Nursing (Oxford Paperback Reference)

by Elizabeth Martin (Primary Contributor), Tanya A. McFerran (Author)

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  Paperback
  2003

  $3.25

  The fourth edition of this dictionary has been fully updated and revised to take account of recent developments in nursing practice and related fields. Updates cover the fields of surgical techniques, paediatrics, gynaecology, nephrology, endocrinology and ENT, as well as the latest reorganization of the National Health Service. The dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of the ever-expanding vocabulary of the nursing professions. In addition to specifically nursing terms, there are many entries in the fields of medicine, anatomy, physiology, psychiatry, nutrition and pharmacology (including new drugs recently introduced into medical practice). Over 10,100 clear and concise entries, all written by medical and nursing specialists, cover the theory and practice of nursing. 100 helpful illustrations and 12 appendices covering nutritional requirements, normal values for biochemical and haematological data, standard values for body weight and much more, should help to make this a valuable reference tool for all nursing students and professionals.

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  Paperback
  1998

  $3.25

  The second edition of this successful nurses' dictionary provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the ever-expanding vocabulary of the nursing professions, explaining all the terms and concepts likely to be encountered by nurses, therapists, radiographers, and those in similar professions, during the course of their work. In addition to specifically nursing terms, there are many entries in the field of medicine, surgery, anatomy and physiology, psychiatry, physiotherapy, and pharmacology (including the trade names of commonly used drugs). Over 10,000 entries written by medical and nursing specialists, a simple pronunciation guide, and 100 illustrations are included, and appendices include normal values for biochemical and haematological data, standard values for body weight, an immunization schedule, nutritional requirements, and the nursing code of conduct. Included in this edition are developments in the medical field such as: genetics; organ transplantation; research into obesity, cancer, and the links between BSE and Creutzfeld-Jacob disease; infections, food poisoning and resis Syndrome.