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Medical imaging is a very important area in diagnostic (and increasingly therapeutic) medicine. Many new techniques are being developed or extended which depend on digital methods. Although conventional x-radiographs still comprise the bulk of the medical images acquired in a hospital, digital methods such as computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are now often claimed to have a more significant clinical impact. This book is concerned with three aspects of such digital images: their formation, or how they can be acquired; their handling, or how they may be manipulated to increase their clinical value; and their evaluation, or how their impact and value may be assessed. The book is divided into three parts. Part 1 comprises a series of reviews in the general subject area written by authorities in the field. Part 2 includes papers on theoretical aspects: 3D images, reconstruction, perception, and image processing. Part 3 includes papers on applications in nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance, and radiology. ... Read more

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"Medical Team Training" provides a variety of information on team training and team training programs that address the interdisciplinary nature of teams, stressing the importance of collaboration, cooperation, communication, and teamwork. This book also provides strategies and tips on creating a culture of safety, creating structures or settings where teams can benefit from team training, examples of current models used by various organizations, focuses on improvement strategies, and building a team environment. "Medical Team Training" also provides the following information: discussions on the types of medical team training programs (simulation-based programs and classroom-based programs); information on the value of effective communication, and strategies to encourage free-flow communication from all staff; case studies of effective team training techniques used by health care organizations in various settings; managing conflict within the team; tips and strategies for specific departments within the organization; and, 'Rules of Conduct' list that organizations can adapt for their specific teams. ... Read more

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Divided into diagnostic and treatment sections, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the most common medical procedures performed in modern clinical settings. Each section presents common names for the procedure; an outline of the disease or injury for which the procedure is performed; a brief review of the anatomical structures and physiological processes that are involved; staffing, equipment, and pre-procedure requirements; a detailed description of the procedure itself; and a discussion of expected outcomes as well as potential complications. Each chapter includes a summary and study questions, while the appendices offer a glossary and a table of normal values.

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The Medical Staff Services Handbook, Second Edition, is a complete reference and explores all functions performed in a medical staff services department. It contains practical advice on problems in credentialing and privileging as well as organizing the medical staff services department and supporting medical staff meetings. There is new information on the ongoing professional practice evaluation process and the focused professional practice evaluation process (new Joint Commission requirements). All chapters have been updated with current information. The book also contains chapters on credentialing in managed care organizations, credentials verification organizations and health system shared credentialing services. There is extensive information about various health care accreditation programs as well as information on hospital functions such as the institutional review board, cancer programs, and accredited continuing medical education programs. The Medical Staff Services Handbook, Second Edition also contains helpful information about technology and its applications in the medical staff services department. The law chapter points out areas that can lead to serious legal problems and methods to avoid these. This text can be used as a training tool for new employees; as a resource for areas that the medical staff services professional may not work with on a regular basis; to assist with standardizing processes in the medical staff services department; and as a tool for leadership training for physician leaders. The Medical Staff Services Handbook, Second Edition is not just an introductory text it goes beyond the basics. It is a comprehensive review of all information needed to prepare for the NAMSS certification examinations. Including chapter quizzes, PowerPoints and an accompanying CD ROM with dozens of useful forms and policies, this text is the most comprehensive educational resource for all functions performed in the medical staff services department. It is a useful reference for those who are studying to sit for the certification examinations sponsored by the National Association Medical Staff Services. ... Read more

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This book is an implementation manual for lean tools and principles in a healthcare environment. Lean is a growth strategy, a survival strategy, and an improvement strategy. The goal of lean is, first and foremost, to provide value to the patient/customer, and in so doing eliminate the delays, overcrowding, and frustration associated with the existing care delivery system. Lean creates a better working environment where what is supposed to happen does happen. On time, every time. It allows clinicians to spend more of their time caring for patients and improves the quality of care these patients receive. A lean organization values its employees and encourages their involvement in organizational initiatives which, in turn, sustains hospital-wide quality improvements. The opportunities for lean in healthcare are limitless.This is not a book to be read and forgotten, nor is it meant to sit on a book shelf as another addition to an impressive but underutilized collection of how-to books. As the name implies, it is a guide; a companion to be referenced again and again as the organization moves forward with its lean transformation. ... Read more

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This is an excellent book on Lean. It is certainly one of the top two books that I have read about Lean. It has a lot of very helpful information on how to do Lean in a healthcare setting. If you plan to do Lean, you need this book. ... Read more

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Book includes free CD-ROM of exhibits and forms!Whether you are an expert in medical staff services or a student just starting out, this comprehensive guide presents solutions to the most common dilemmas. Endorsed by the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS), The Medical Staff Services Handbook: Fundamentals and Beyond provides a complete overview of the major functions performed in a medical staff services department ... Read more

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Completely updated to address the challenges faced by modern health care organizations, the sixth edition of SHORTELL AND KALUZNY'S HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT: ORGANIZATION DESIGN AND BEHAVIOR offers a more global perspective on how the United States and other countries address issues of health and health care. Written by internationally recognized and respected experts in the field, the new edition continues to bring a systemic understanding of organizational principles, practices, and insight to the management of health services organizations. Based on state-of-the-art organizational theory and research, the text emphasizes application and challenges you to provide a solution or a philosophical position. Coverage includes topics ranging from pay for performance and information technology to ethics and medical tourism and expands upon a major theme of the fifth edition: health care leaders must effectively design and manage health care organizations while simultaneously influencing and adapting to changes in environmental context. ... Read more

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The Milbank Readers - Vol. 5 ... Read more

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All the information today's evolving electronic physician practice needs to stay compliant. Save valuable time utilizing current, updated policies and procedures focusing on the electronic environment and operations facing the medical office. Chapters will feature policies and procedures relating to electronic conduct of workflow, access to information, treatment of patients during visits, ePrescribing, critical HIPAA standards and electronic exchange of information.

A seven step roadmap is included to customize your electronic practice "rule book"

CD-ROM of customizable policies and procedures

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Proceedings of a meeting held by WHO in October l986 at which a number of features of carbohydrates were discussed in relation to the immune system. These features are all related to the development of new potential vaccines and the somewhat timely discussions are reported here to stimulate future progress in this important field. Research in carbohydrate vaccines has great potential for development offered by (1) the application of new techniques in molecular biology, for example, the use of recombinant or chimeric infectious agents as vectors for DNA, coupled with (2) recent advances in our general understanding of the requirements for T-cell responses to oligopeptide antigens and other areas. There is much to learn about the immunoresponse to carbohydrates and especially the reasons why these substances are poorly immunogenic. Discussion on the reasons for these findings and suggestions for overcoming them are covered and likely disease agents, their distribution and disease patterns described. The efficacy and short comings of current vaccines are surveyed and ways of preparing vaccines that may provide lasting immunity in children are reviewed.It is hoped that immunologists, carbohydrate chemists and all those involved in the development of vaccines will react to the discussion on this attractive research target which is perceived to underlie all progress in the development of vaccines against a number of diseases of public health importance. ... Read more

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For the first time, a single reference identifies medical technology assessment programs. A valuable guide to the field, this directory contains more than 60 profiles of programs that conduct and report on medical technology assessments. Each profile includes a listing of report citations for that program, and all the reports are indexed under major subject headings. Also included is a cross-listing of technology assessment report citations arranged by type of technology headings, brief descriptions of approximately 70 information sources of potential interest to technology assessors, and addresses and descriptions of 70 organizations with memberships, activities, publications, and other functions relevant to the medical technology assessment community. ... Read more

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Congress has adopted sweeping changes to the Medicare program that will have a significant impact on integrated delivery systems, physicians, IPA's, medical groups, hospitals, and health plans. This legislation is a significant step by the federal government as it provides the framework to transition the Medicare program from an open access fee-for-service system to a managed care-oriented program. This concise guide to developing and achieving certifications will be invaluable to understanding the new PSO regulations. ... Read more

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Capitalizing Medical Groups will assist you in finding the right financial source for funding your physician group. The book details the magnitude of capital needs of physician practices, including single-specialty and multispecialty groups, as well as why obtaining capital is important for physicians.Written by two top healthcare consultants, Dean C. Coddington and Keith D. Moore and the president of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, Richard L. Clarke, Capitalizing Medical Groups shows you how to obtain capital from outside sources such as health plans, banks, Wall Street, as well as from internal sources. The book also details the structure of the deals when playing with PhyCor, MedPartners, and other PPMs

Capitalizing Medical Groups also includes actual case studies toillustrate successes and failures when dealing with potential capitalsources.

Capitalizing Medical Groups also covers issues on: * building and maintaining primary care practice * geographicexpansion
* contracting and the ability to accept risk * potential sources ofcapital and different organizational structures * what hospitals cando to respond
* and much more... ... Read more

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Ernst & Young, LLP, Chicago, IL. Discusses information related to regulatory, legal, and operational perspectives enabling providers to assess the pros and cons of developing and managing provider sponsored organizations (PSOs). Illustrated with graphs and tables. Trim size: 10 x 7 inches. Softcover. ... Read more

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Emergency Medical Program, New York City. National Association of EMS Physicians. New edition of a reference on the medical aspects of designing, implementing, and operating EMS systems. 1989 edition entitled EMS Medical Directors' Handbook. 52 U.S. contributors. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Press of Banta publishing co. in 1911 in 336 pages; Subjects: Military art and science; Armies; Military hygiene; Medicine, Military; Medicine; History / General; History / Military / General; Medical / History; Medical / Public Health; Technology & Engineering / Military Science; ... Read more