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Founding director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy Dr. Michael T. Osterholm and acclaimed author Mark Olshaker examine the lessons of past pandemics, show how the United States and other countries failed to apply those lessons and the emerging science in confronting COVID-19, and look to the future, projecting what the next pandemics might look like and the strategies to mitigate them. The Big One is a comprehensive, compelling, and much-needed wake-up call.

In this manifesto, Dr Cross takes a deep dive into mental illness – who suffers, why, how we treat them and what we need to do better. Written in Dr Cross's warm and entertaining style, Mental State includes his own stories of working inside the system, as well as the experiences of patients attempting to navigate it and the practitioners working within it.

Conquer the CMAA Exam: Your Guide to Passing the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certification Examination is a meticulously crafted study resource designed to help candidates ace the CMAA certification exam. This guide offers comprehensive coverage of all exam domains, including Scheduling, Patient Encounter, Medical Law and Ethics, Billing and Revenue Cycle, and Medical Practice Administrative Procedures and Logistics. Each section is detailed and includes practical examples to enhance understanding and retention. A standout feature of this guide is the complete 110-question ...

Are you prepared for the unforeseen medical costs of retirement? Healthcare Costs in Retirement: Planning and Protecting Your Future is your indispensable guide to navigating the often overwhelming landscape of healthcare expenses during your golden years. With a straightforward and empathetic tone, this comprehensive book equips you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions, ensuring your financial stability and peace of mind. What You’ll Discover Inside: Comprehensive Overview of Healthcare Options: Understand the importance of planning for healthcare expenses in ...

Sick Business is a clarion call for reform and change. A gripping expose, in the end the book equips you with some real answers and the tough questions you need to ask when your family's health—and perhaps your own—is at stake.

Wandering the Wards provides a detailed and unflinching ethnographic examination of life within the contemporary hospital. It reveals the institutional and ward cultures that inform the organization and delivery of everyday care for one of the largest populations within them: people living with dementia who require urgent unscheduled hospital care. Drawing on five years of research embedded in acute wards in the UK, the authors follow people living with dementia through their admission, shadowing hospital staff as they interact with them during and across shifts.

The digital tools available to every patient today enable you to better monitor and manage your health and improve your outcomes. From better medical adherence and effective communication with your providers, to how to use wearables; from clear detail about how your smartphone can check your vitals and sound advice on which websites offer reliable health information, this book provides the listener with a vital resource when interacting with our confusing healthcare system.

There are dramatic differences in health between countries and within countries. But this is not a simple matter of rich and poor. These health inequalities defy usual explanations. Conventional approaches to improving health have emphasised access to technical solutions – improved medical care, sanitation, and control of disease vectors; or behaviours – smoking, drinking – obesity, linked to diabetes, heart disease and cancer. These approaches only go so far.

We all know that malaria is an infectious disease spread by mosquitos. Female Anopheles mosquitos spread the infection, a microorganism called a plasmodium, when taking a blood meal. But as the quotation often attributed to Mark Twain says “What gets us into trouble is not what we don’t know. It’s what we know for sure that just ain’t so”.

Catching cancer early remains the single best way to combat a disease that is the second-leading killer in both the US and worldwide. But the vast majority of resources in the fight against cancer are devoted to relatively ineffective late stage treatments. Early Detection examines this important anomaly in an accessible and expertly researched survey.

Fifty-three percent of CPHQ candidates fail the exam. Here’s what successful test-takers do differently. While mastering all the essential concepts and topics can certainly improve your chances of earning your certification, passing the CPHQ has less to do with what you know or even how you apply what you know...and more to do with your overall approach to taking the exam itself.

In the complex world of healthcare, the dedicated professionals who care for patients often remain unaware of the intricate processes and regulations that underpin the safe operation of a healthcare facility. "Understanding My Healthcare Facility" is a transformative book by Elkin D. Taborda & James M. Crouch that seeks to bridge this knowledge gap and empower healthcare professionals with a deeper understanding of the infrastructure and regulations behind the scenes. This enlightening guide takes you on a journey through the complex world of healthcare facilities.

Are Staboteurs(TM) in Your Midst? Every workplace has them ... the pit bulls that hide behind lipstick and designer clothes; snakes who flick their abrasive tongues and voice at any and all; the scorpions who sting with a slap of their heavy backhand; the skninks that seem innocent until you get in their space; and the slugs ... those who are 'just there' and breathing, barely. Stabotage! (TM) reveals how to effectively deal with the bad girls and boys that inhabit and breed in every workplace environment ... be it one that work is paid for or hours are volunteered within.Workplace pioneer,...

As a Black woman, managing chronic illness and disabilities can present unique challenges that may not be fully understood or addressed in the healthcare system. The intersection of race and gender in healthcare for Black women often leads to disparities in access to quality care, leading to negative health outcomes. Black women face stereotypes and biases in healthcare that can impact the way their symptoms are perceived and treated. These biases can lead to misdiagnoses, delayed treatment, and overall poor healthcare experiences.

The Kindle eBook titled **"The Role of Risk Assessment in Psychiatric Care: A Professional's Guide"** delves into the critical aspects of conducting risk assessments in psychiatric settings. Chapter 1, "Introduction to Risk Assessment in Psychiatry," emphasizes the essential nature of risk assessments for the safety of both patients and healthcare providers. It outlines how these assessments are instrumental in identifying potential threats, informing treatment plans, and fostering collaboration among care teams. The comprehensive approach ensures that interventions are effectively tailored...

In order to address the continued silencing of Black women in healthcare, it is essential to implement strategies that empower and uplift this marginalized group. By actively working towards creating a more inclusive and supportive healthcare system, we can ensure that Black women receive the quality care and attention they deserve. One key strategy for empowering Black women in healthcare is to advocate for increased representation and leadership opportunities within the field.

Discover the ultimate guide to mastering Ambulatory Service Center (ASC) coding interviews with the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This comprehensive book is designed to equip aspiring medical coders with 100 carefully crafted questions, their corresponding intents, expertly crafted answers, and valuable insider tips. With the help of AI, you'll gain a deep understanding of the interview process, sharpen your coding skills, and confidently tackle any ASC coding interview. Unlock the potential of AI as you dive into this invaluable resource, developed by a curious mind. Each question...

"AI-Assisted Interview Mastery: Ace Your Outpatient Cancer Center Coding Interview with 100 Questions, Intents, Answers, and Insider Tips" is a comprehensive guide designed to help aspiring medical coders excel in their interviews specifically focused on outpatient cancer center coding. This book combines the power of artificial intelligence with expert knowledge to provide a unique learning experience. Inside this book, you will find a carefully curated collection of 100 interview questions categorized into simple, medium, complex, and advanced levels. Each question is accompanied by the ...

"Outpatient Radiology Department Coding: AI-Assisted Interview Mastery" is a comprehensive guide designed to help medical coders excel in interviews for positions in outpatient radiology departments. With the integration of artificial intelligence, this book offers a unique and innovative approach to interview preparation. It provides a curated collection of 100 interview questions categorized into four levels of difficulty: simple, medium, complex, and advanced. Each question is accompanied by the interviewer's intention, allowing readers to understand the underlying purpose behind the ...

AI-Assisted Interview Mastery is a comprehensive guide designed to help individuals preparing for dialysis service center coding interviews. With the power of artificial intelligence, this book offers a collection of 100 thoughtfully crafted questions categorized into four levels of difficulty: Simple, Medium, Complex, and Advanced. Each question is accompanied by its intention and a well-formulated answer to provide readers with valuable insights, insider tips, and a deep understanding of dialysis service center coding.