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“stephen m powell”

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  • The Patient Survival Handbook

    Avoid Being the Next Victim of Medical Error

    by Stephen M. Powell, Richard D. Stone ...
    The critical accomplishment of this book lies in the sensitively-worded, yet powerful approach derived from real-world experience which extols the nature and beauty of partnership in caring for very ill patients. Whether we are talking about 100,000 deaths from medical errors, or the millions of adverse drug events that complicate patient care on a day-to-day basis, the solution comes down to ... Read more

    $6.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Med School Confidential

    A Complete Guide to the Medical School Experience: By Students, for Students

    by Robert Earnest Miller ...
    Med School Confidential from Robert H. Miller and Daniel M. Bissell uses the same chronological format and mentor-based system that have made Law School Confidential and Business School Confidential such treasured and popular guides. It takes the reader step-by-step through the entire med school process--from thinking about, applying to, and choosing a medical school and program, through the four ... Read more

    $17.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Surviving and Thriving with an Invisible Chronic Illness

    How to Stay Sane and Live One Step Ahead of Your Symptoms

    by Ilana Jacqueline ...
    “An important antidote to the dogmatic ‘kale and vitamins’ tone of most ‘self-help’ literature.”—Alexa Tsoulis-Reay, senior writer, New York magazinePopular blogger Ilana Jacqueline offers smart and savvy advice, humor, and practical tips for living with an invisible chronic illness.Do you live with a chronic, debilitating, yet invisible condition? You may feel isolated, out of step, judged, ... Read more

    $15.59 USD

  • On Becoming a Doctor

    The Truth about Medical School, Residency, and Beyond

    by Tania Heller ...
    This insightful and candid guide unveils the truth about medical school, residency, and the fascinating realities that await aspiring physicians beyond the classroom.On Becoming a Doctor provides an essential roadmap for your medical odyssey including:Comprehensive Guidance: Delve into the intricacies of medical school life and residency, as well as the challenges and rewards of being a doctor. ... Read more

    $12.39 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Never Go to the Hospital Alone

    And Other Insider Secrets for Getting Mistake-Free Health Care from Your Doctor and Hospital

    by Steve Harden, Stephen W. Harden ...
    This year 176,445 patients in the U.S. will die due to preventable errors, infections, and medication mistakes. This book explains the simple steps you must take to avoid being one of them.Safety systems expert Steve Harden shows you how to pick a great doctor and a great hospital for yourself or your loved ones, and how to be vigilant and prevent the mistakes that plague patient care, including ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • Harvard Business Review on Fixing Healthcare from Inside & Out

    by Harvard Business Review ...
    How can management cure health care's ills?If you need the best practices and ideas for transforming health care--but don't have time to find them--this book is for you. Here are 10 inspiring and useful perspectives, all in one place.The HBR articles in this collection propose several remedies:- Organizing doctors into teams- Focusing incentives on patients' recovery- Saving lives and dollars by ... Read more

    $15.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Everything New Nurse Book, 2nd Edition

    Gain confidence, manage your schedule, and be ready for anything!

    by Kathy Quan ...
    Series series Everything® Series
    As a new nurse you're entering one of the most challenging and rewarding fields. You will quickly learn how to navigate a complex medical landscape, care for sick and vulnerable patients, and manage stressful situations with skill and ease. This book will be your reassuring guide through all this and more.Veteran nurse Kathy Quan teaches you how to:Balance a hectic schedule, handle stress, and ... Read more

    Was $12.99 USD Now $2.99 USD

  • The Everything New Nurse Book

    Gain Confidence, Manage your Schedule, and Deal with the Unexpected

    by Kathy Quan ...
    Series series Everything® Series
    As a new nurse, you're entering one of the most challenging and rewarding fields! Still, you may feel a little nervous about stepping into the brave new world of medical facilities. The Everything New Nurse Book addresses all your concerns and more. Covering the nation's top ten types of nursing, this comprehensive handbook concentrates on the issues that new nurses face every day on the job--from ... Read more

    Was $11.99 USD Now $2.99 USD

  • Perfect Phrases for Healthcare Professionals: Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases

    by Masashi Rotte, Bernard Lopez ...
    Series series Perfect Phrases Series
    THE RIGHT PHRASE FOR EVERY SITUATION . . . EVERY TIMEIn the fast-paced environment of healthcare, tense, complicated, and unpredictable interactions are a guarantee. Clear communication is an absolute necessity for resolving workplace conflicts and keeping patients fully educated in what can literally be life or death situations.Perfect Phrases™ for Healthcare Professionals has hundreds of ready ... Read more

    $12.39 USD

  • 150 Tips and Tricks for New Nurses

    Balance a hectic schedule and get the sleep you need…Avoid illness and stay positive…Continue your education and keep up with medical advances

    by Kathy Quan ...
    With long hours, huge responsibilities, and average pay, nursing is often as challenging as it is rewarding. By teaching new nurses what to expect, how to get what they want, and how to succeed in today's medical environment, this book is the one-dose treatment to prevent burnout. Written in an easy-to-read, direct, and honest way, this helpful handbook will teach new nurses what they didn't learn ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Searching for Health

    The Smart Way to Find Information Online and Put It to Use

    by Kapil Parakh, Anna Dirksen ...
    Series series A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book
    An insider's guide to searching online, communicating with your physician, and maximizing your health from a doctor who works at Google.We've all been there. Late at night, staring into the glow of a phone trying to make sense of some health-related issue that we know nothing about. In Searching for Health, Dr. Kapil Parakh, with Anna Dirksen, brings to life knowledge he gained from working at ... Read more

    $16.39 USD

  • The Patient's Playbook

    How to Save Your Life and the Lives of Those You Love

    by Leslie D. Michelson ...
    Too many Americans die each year as a result of preventable medical error—mistakes, complications, and misdiagnoses. And many more of us are not receiving the best care possible, even though it’s readily available and we’re entitled to it. The key is knowing how to access it.The Patient’s Playbook is a call to action. It will change the way you manage your health and the health of your family, and ... Read more

    Was $7.99 USD Now $6.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook