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  • How to Get Out of the Hospital Alive

    A Guide to Patient Power

    by Sheldon Paul Blau ...
    Dr. Sheldon Blau almost died after undergoing open-heart surgery—not from the surgery or heart disease, but from infectious bacteria introduced during surgery. His in-hospital experiences made him a better doctor, and inspired him to write How to Get Out of the Hospital Alive. The book describes the role of each member of the medical team, shows patients how to become active, effective members of ... Read more

    $11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Every Patient Tells a Story

    Medical Mysteries and the Art of Diagnosis

    by Lisa Sanders ...
    A riveting exploration of the most difficult and important part of what doctors do, by Yale School of Medicine physician Dr. Lisa Sanders, author of the monthly New York Times Magazine column "Diagnosis," the inspiration for the hit Fox TV series House, M.D."The experience of being ill can be like waking up in a foreign country. Life, as you formerly knew it, is on hold while you travel through ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Operating Room Confidential

    What Really Goes On When You Go Under

    by Paul Whang ...
    Go behind the scenes of the OR in this "fact-filled, poignant, and funny" account by an anesthesiologist ( Booklist).Even patients who've spent time in the operating room don't really know much about them—thanks to the important work of anesthesiologists like Dr. Paul Whang. But here, he takes readers into the hospital and past the OR doors—fully alert.Combining personal stories with staff ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Confessions of a Surgeon

    The Good, the Bad, and the Complicated...Life Behind the O.R. Doors

    by Paul A. Ruggieri M.D. ...
    As an active surgeon and former department chairman, Dr. Paul A. Ruggieri has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of his profession. In Confessions of a Surgeon, he pushes open the doors of the O.R. and reveals the inscrutable place where lives are improved, saved, and sometimes lost. He shares the successes, failures, remarkable advances, and camaraderie that make it exciting. He uncovers the ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • CNA Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Cram

    by Linda Whitenton, Marty Walker ...
    Series series Exam Cram
    CNACertified Nursing Assistant Exam CramLinda WhitentonMarty WalkerSucceed with topical reviews, practice exams, and preparation tools· Covers exactly what you need to know to score higher on your CNA exam· More than 150 sample test questions help you gain confidence and decide when you’re ready to take the actual exam· Simplifies key nursing assistant concepts and techniques for easy learning· ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

  • Counting Backwards

    A Doctor's Notes on Anesthesia

    by Henry Jay Przybylo MD ...
    “An engaging and illuminating exploration of the invisible medical specialty that is anesthesia.… Counting Backwards pulls back the veil on the very act of being alive.” —Danielle Ofri, MD, PhD, author of What Patients Say, What Doctors HearFor many of the 40 million Americans who undergo it each year, anesthesia is the source of great fear and fascination. In Counting Backwards, pediatric ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Live Your Life With COPD

    by Jane Martin ...
    Live Your Life with COPD 52 Weeks of Health, Happiness and Hope is your guide to living well with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Theres a lot to learn when youve got COPD Live Your Life will show you what you need to know and help you put it into practice. Each week youll discover something new: Information on breathing techniques, medications, exercise, oxygen, nutrition and more…as ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Your Inside Guide to the Emergency Department

    And How to Prevent Having to Go!

    by Cynthia Lank, Dr. F Voon, MD, CCFP-EM ...
    This is the first book for the general public, written by a physician, to guide you through what really happens in the Emergency Department (ED).In Canada there are over 15 million Emergency visits a year. In the USA, over 145 million annually – a shocking 46 visits for every 100 persons! Learn what to expect if you, or a loved one, becomes one.- What happens and why from the ambulance to the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • A Woman's Guide to Living with Heart Disease

    by Carolyn Thomas ...
    Series series A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book
    The daily challenges of living—and coping—with a chronic and progressive invisible illness.Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women worldwide. Yet most people are still unaware that heart disease is not just a man's problem. Carolyn Thomas, a heart attack survivor herself, is on a mission to educate women about their heart health. Based on her popular Heart Sisters blog, which has ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Doc's First Aid Guide

    by Kathleen A. Handal, MD ...
    In a medical emergency, time is of the essence. Doc's First Aid Guide is an ER Doc's illustrated, first-aid pocket handbook designed to be used as a quick reference. Kathleen A. Handal, M.D. is a nationally and internationally known emergency medicine 'Doc'. Author of "The American Red Cross First Aid and Safety Handbook", she believes physicians have a responsibility to teach and share medical ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Miracles We Have Seen

    America's Leading Physicians Share Stories They Can't Forget

    by Dr. Harley Rotbart, MD ...
    This is a book of miracles—medical events witnessed by leading physicians for which there is no reasonable medical explanation, or, if there is, the explanation itself is extraordinary. These dramatic first-person essays detail spectacular serendipities, impossible cures, breathtaking resuscitations, extraordinary awakenings, and recovery from unimaginable disasters. Still other essays give voice ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Back Pain Answers: Secrets Your Back Pain Specialist May Be Keeping From You

    by James Bogash, DC ...
    Dr. Bogash has been publishing posts related to back pain for many years. This book is a compilation of blog posts done over the years in a organized format with some additional commentary to help make the information clearer.Many of the topics discussed in this book may be new to you and may never have been brought up by your personal physician. Unfortunately, there is a veritable chasm between ... Read more

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