Medic: Saving Lives" by John Nichol & Tony Rennell is the story of those brave men
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Issues in medical ethics are rarely out of the media & it is an area of ethics that has particular interest for the general public as well as the medical practitioner. This short & accessible introduction provides an invaluable tool with which to think about the ethical values that lie at the heart of medicine. Tony Hope deals with the thorny moral questions such as euthanasia & the morality of killing & also explores political questions such as: how should health care resources be distributed fairly? Each chapter in this book considers a different issue: genetics modern reproductive technologies resource allocation mental health medical research & discusses controversial questions such as: * Who should have access to reproductive technology? Who should pay? * Is it right to fund expensive drug treatment for individuals? * Should active euthanasia be legalized? * Should treatment for mental illness be imposed on patients without their consent? * Who should have access to information from genetic testing? * Should we require consent for the use of dead bodies or organs in medical research? ...

The book is in two sections. The first considers general aspects of ethics (in the context of medicine); the second section covers the topics identified in the consensus agreement. The content of medical law is not intended to be comprehensive & relates very much to the ethical issues. ...

The Palgrave Macmillan Law Masters series is a long-running & successful list of titles offering clear concise & authoritative guides to the main subject areas written by experienced & respected authors. This major new text provides a thorough exploration of medical law & ethics written from the perspective of authors who are medical & health care practitioners as well as law lecturers. This unique combination of academic knowledge & professional experience provides a unique perspective through which the subject is examined with academic rigour underpinned by practical insights. The text features an innovative series of scenarios threaded through each chapter to illustrate the practical realities behind the rules & concepts discussed. The format also

Includes:: mind maps key terms end of chapter summaries self-test exercises & suggestions for further reading.

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Medical law is one of the fastest moving areas of law; barely a week can go by without a change to the legal provisions or a new key case passing through the courts. Medical Law & Ethics is the most regularly updated textbook on medical law so you can be confident that it takes into account the most recent developments in the law. With exceptional clarity Medical Law & Ethics covers not only the core legal principles the key cases & statutes that all govern medical law but also portrays the key ethic debates & dilemmas that exist in the field to ensure that the law is firmly embedded within its context. Carefully constructed features highlight the key debates where relevant to provide an overview of the different perspectives; from feminists the European perspective & different religious views. 'A shock to the system' 'public opinion' & 'reality check' features all introduce different sociological aspects contributing to the lively & engaging manner with which the subject is approached. Online Resource Centre Accompanied by an Online Resource Centre which

Includes:: additional links to key cases web links & updates along with an introductory video podcast from the author to set the scene for your study.

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This book represents an educational in depth up-to-date indoor horticultural documentary book that covers all principles of indoor hydroponic horticulture including an expose on medical industrial & spiritual applications of cannabis. This publication contains 650 images taken from 6 hours of broadcast quality footage with over 55 000 transcribed words over 70 000 written words multiple close-ups pan shots stills & generic footage of live cannabis; from grow room construction to hanging the buds. This book takes you on a journey through seed germination propagation transplantation vegetative cycles pre-flowering cycles sexing crop control flowering cycles pest management fungal management harvesting manicuring & drying. This publication examines explores dissects & presents a fully comprehensive documentary with complete sections on propagation hydroponic systems nutrients additives oxygen sexing carbon dioxide enrichment p H biological pest control fungi/disease pruning/training breeding harvesting equipment grow rooms medical applications industrial applications spiritual applications & more. Presented in full photographic colour this book quite simply outclasses any other publication on the subject... In terms of literal content quantity quality & presentation no other production can compete let alone compare. ...

Medical microbiology concerns the nature distribution & activities of microbes & how they impact on health & wellbeing most particularly as agents of infection. Infections remain a major global cause of mortality & in most hospitals around one in ten of those admitted will suffer from an infection acquired during their stay. The evolution of microbes presents a massive challenge to modern medicine & public health. The constant changes in viruses such as influenza HIV tuberculosis malaria & SARS demand vigilance & insight into the underlying process. Building on the huge success of previous editions Medical Microbiology 18/e" will inform & inspire a new generation of readers. Now fully revised & updated initial sections cover the basic biology of microbes infection & immunity & are followed by a systematic review of infective agents their associated diseases & their control. A final integrating section addresses the essential principles of diagnosis treatment & management. An unrivalled collection of international contributors continues to ensure the relevance of the book worldwide & complementary access to the complete online version on Student Consult further enhances the learning experience. " Medical Microbiology" is explicitly geared to clinical practice & is an ideal textbook for medical & biomedical students & specialist trainees. It will also prove invaluable to medical laboratory scientists & all other busy professionals who require a clear current & most trusted guide to this fascinating field." ...

In 1862 the Salpetriere Hospital in Paris became the epicenter of the study of hysteria the mysterious illness then thought to affect half of all women. There prominent neurologist Jean-Martin Charcots contentious methods caused furore within the church & divided the medical community. Treatments included hypnosis piercing & the evocation of demons & despite the controversy they caused the experiments became a fascinating & fashionable public spectacle. Medical Muses tells the stories of the women institutionalised in the Salpetriere. Theirs is a tale of science & ideology medicine & the occult of hypnotism sadism love & theatre. Combining hospital records municipal archives memoirs & letters Medical Muses sheds new light on a crucial moment in psychiatric history. ...

This book covers all the pharmacology you need from basic science pharmacology & pathophysiology through to clinical pharmacology to therapeutics in line with the integrated approach of new medical curricula. The first section covers the basic principles & the rest is organised by body systems. The book ends with sections on toxicity & prescribing practice. ...

Widely recognised as the best starting point for pharmacology study the internationally best-selling Medical Pharmacology at a Glance is an ideal companion for all students of the health sciences. Key principles are supported by coloured schematic diagrams
- invaluable as both an introduction to medical pharmacology & revision in the run-up to pharmacology exams. Revised & thoroughly updated throughout & reflecting changes to the content & assessment methods used by medical schools Medical Pharmacology at a Glance: Introduces the basic principles of drug action interaction absorption & excretion Bases chapters on diseases & syndromes for clinically-focused learning

Includes:: references to the pathophysiology of disease to aid understanding of drug choice & action Indicates the therapeutics of choice for specific disorders & conditions Features cross references between discussion of drug classes & diseases

Includes:: self-assessment cases studies with full answers for revision & review Features a new chapter on immunosuppressants & antirheumatoid drugs Now

Includes:: abrand new companion website with cases & fully downloadable flashcards at www.ataglanceseries. com/pharmacology






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