K. Krapp – The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

Автор: K. Krapp
Название книги: The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Медицина
Страницы: 2781
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
is a medical reference product designed to inform and
educate readers about a wide variety of diseases, treatments,
tests and procedures, health issues, human biology,
and nursing and allied health professions. The Gale
Group believes the product to be comprehensive, but not
necessarily definitive. While the Gale Group has made
substantial efforts to provide information that is accurate,
comprehensive, and up-to-date, the Gale Group makes no
representations or warranties of any kind, including without
limitation, warranties of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose, nor does it guarantee the accuracy,
comprehensiveness, or timeliness of the information contained
in this product. Readers should be aware that the
universe of medical knowledge is constantly growing
and changing, and that differences of medical opinion
exist among authorities.

The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
is a unique and invaluable source of information for the
nursing or allied health student. This collection of over
850 entries provides in-depth coverage of specific diseases
and disorders, tests and procedures, equipment and
tools, body systems, nursing and allied health professions,
and current health issues. This book is designed to
fill a gap between health information designed for
laypeople and that provided for medical professionals,
which may be too complicated for the beginning student
to understand. The encyclopedia does use medical terminology,
but explains it in a way that students can understand.
SCOPE
The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
covers a wide variety of topics relevant to the nursing or
allied health student. Subjects covered include those
important to students intending to become biomedical
equipment technologists, dental hygienists, dieteticians,
health care administrators, medical technologists/clinical
laboratory sciencists, registered and licensed practical
nurses, nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives,
occupational therapists, optometrists, pharmacy
technicians, physical therapists, radiologic technologists,
and speech-language therapists. The encyclopedia also
covers information on related general medical topics,
classes of medication, mental health, public health, and
human biology. Entries follow a standardized format that
provides information at a glance. Rubrics include:
Diseases/Disorders
Definition
Description
Causes and symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prognosis
Health care team roles
Prevention
Resources
Key terms
Tests/Procedures
Definition
Purpose
Precautions
Description
Preparation
Aftercare
Complications
Results
Health care team roles
Resources
Key terms
Equipment/Tools
Definition
Purpose
Description
Operation
Maintenance
Health care team roles
Training
Resources
Key terms
Human biology/Body systems
Definition
Description
Function
Role in human health
Common diseases and disorders
Resources
Key terms

Nursing and allied health professions
Definition
Description
Work settings
Education and training
Advanced education and training
Future outlook
Resources
Key terms
Current health issues
Definition
Description
Viewpoints
Professional implications
Resources
Key terms
INCLUSION CRITERIA
A preliminary list of topics was compiled from a
wide variety of sources, including nursing and allied
health textbooks, general medical encyclopedias, and
consumer health guides. The advisory board, composed
of advanced practice nurses, allied health professionals,
health educators, and medical doctors, evaluated the topics
and made suggestions for inclusion. Final selection of
topics to include was made by the advisory board in conjunction
with the Gale editor.
ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS
The essays were compiled by experienced medical
writers, including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and
allied health care professionals. The advisers reviewed
the completed essays to ensure that they are appropriate,
up-to-date, and medically accurate.
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
has been designed with ready reference in mind.
• Straight alphabetical arrangement of topics allows
users to locate information quickly.
• Bold-faced terms within entries direct the reader to
related articles.
• Cross-references placed throughout the encyclopedia
direct readers from alternate names and related topics
to entries.
• A list of Key terms is provided where appropriate to
define terms or concepts that may be unfamiliar to the
student.
• The Resources section directs readers to additional
sources of medical information on a topic.
• Valuable contact information for medical, nursing,
and allied health organizations is included with each
entry. An Appendix of Nursing and Allied Health
organizations in the back matter contains an extensive
list of organizations arranged by subject.
• A comprehensive general index guides readers to significant
topics mentioned in the text.
GRAPHICS
The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
is enhanced by over 400 black and white photos and illustrations,
as well as over 50 tables.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The editor would like to express appreciation to all
of the nursing and allied health professionals who wrote,
reviewed, and copyedited entries for the Gale
Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health.
Cover photos were reproduced by the permission of
Delmar Publishers, Inc., Custom Medical Photos, and the
Gale Group.