Buch, Englisch, 576 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 196 mm
Reihe: Oxford Paperback Reference
Buch, Englisch, 576 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 196 mm
Reihe: Oxford Paperback Reference
ISBN: 978-0-19-860873-8
Verlag: Oxford University Press
Key Features:Market leading dictionary - with 140,000 copies sold to date
- Over 10,100 entries written by medical and nursing specialists covering all recent developments in nursing terminology, including those in nursing theory and practice, as well as the latest reorganization of the National Health Service
- Over 100 helpful illustrations and tables
- 12 appendices including reference values for biochemical and haematological data, standard values for body weight, and immunization schedules, nutritional requirements, and the nursing code of conduct
- Entries in related fields of surgery, anatomy, physiology, psychiatry, nutrition, endocrinology
- Details of new drugs recently introduced into medical practice
- Reissue in the OPR rebrand
Description:
The fourth edition (2003) of this best-selling and trusted 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. Fully revised, this dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of the ever-expanding vocabulary of the nursing professions. In addition to specific 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, reference values for biochemical and haematological data, standard values for body weight, and much more, make this an invaluable reference tool for all nursing students and professionals.
PREVIOUS EDITION: 0-19-860691-5
Zielgruppe
Students of nursing, medical practitioners and professionals including midwives and health visitors.
