Product Description
Primary care nurse specialist guide
Authors: T Crowley, D Kitshoff, M Williams
Format: Physical Hardcopy
Primary health care is a key health concern in South Africa and there is a need for nurse education and training programmes to graduate nurses in primary health care. The South African Nursing Council (SANC) has responded to this need by developing programmes to promote skills and knowledge in the area, including the Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Nursing, at which this publication is aimed.
Primary Care Nurse Specialist Guide has been developed by a multi-institutional team of experts in the field. It offers a comprehensive, up-to-date guide for primary health care specialists and is based on the SANC and International Nursing Council competencies. The book is divided into six sections covering the following topics:
The book features up-to-date, evidence-based content on assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care that are essential for clinical practice, leadership, management, informatics and research. Person-centred language conveys the importance of the patient being at the centre of care and the book emphasises collaborative decision-making and patient empowerment.
Simple, clear line drawings integrate with the text to illustrate key areas of practice. The application of content is enhanced through scenarios which help students apply the theory to clinical practice. A glossary of terms assists with consolidating key concepts in the book.
Features:
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Assessment, physical examination and diagnosis of common conditions
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Management of key conditions according to the burden of disease
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Health promotion and behavioural change
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Professional, ethical and legal practice
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Leadership and management
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Informatics and research
Contents:
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Section 1 Assessment, physical examination and diagnosis of common conditions
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Chapter 1: Comprehensive history taking and the integrated consultation
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Chapter 2: Overview of basic physical examination skills
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Chapter 3: The general assessment of a patient
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Chapter 4: The assessment of a person with a skin problem
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Chapter 5: Assessment of a person with an ear, nose, throat or thyroid problem
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Chapter 6: Assessment of a person with visual problems
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Chapter 7: Assessment of a person with a cardiovascular problem
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Chapter 8: Assessment of a person with a respiratory problem
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Chapter 9: Assessment of a person with a breast problem
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Chapter 10: Assessment of a person with a gastrointestinal system problem
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Chapter 11: Assessment of a person with a genitourinary problem
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Chapter 12: Assessment of a person with a musculoskeletal problem
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Chapter 13: Assessment of a person with a neurological problem
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Chapter 14: Assessment of a child
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Section 2 Management of key conditions according to the burden of disease
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Chapter 15: Managing people living with HIV and/or TB
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Chapter 16: Managing people living with chronic conditions
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Chapter 17: Pain management in primary care
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Chapter 18: Women’s and men’s sexual reproductive health
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Chapter 19: Management of people with mental health problems
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Chapter 20: Management of geriatrics
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Chapter 21: Emergency care in primary care
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Chapter 22: Occupational health in primary health care
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Chapter 23: Rehabilitation and palliative care in primary health care
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Chapter 24: Comprehensive child and adolescent health
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Section 3 Health promotion and behavioural change Chapter 25: Health promotion Chapter 26: Behavioural change
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Section 4 Professional, ethical and legal practice Chapter 27: Professional, ethical and legal matters in primary care Chapter 28: Rational prescribing and medicines management in primary care
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Section 5 Management and leadership Ch apter 29: Leadership and development in primary care
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Chapter 30: Continuous Professional Development
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Chapter 31: Clinical teaching and learning in primary care
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Chapter 32: Communication, teamwork and collaboration
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Chapter 33: Management and quality improvement in primary healthcare
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Section 6 Informatics and research Chapter 34: Health informatics Chapter 35: Scholarship and evidence-based practice
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