Thursday, January 1, 2009

The Asthma Educators Handbook or The Dieters Prayer Book

The Asthma Educator's Handbook

Author: Christopher Fanta

Learn asthma care essentials-from top experts at the Partners Asthma Center

Internists, family physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists will find this unparalleled, authoritative guide has everything needed to understand and treat asthma in children and adults.

Ideal for preparing for certification as an asthma educator (AE-C), The Asthma Book includes important information such as:

  • How to develop an asthma action plan based on the principles of assessing and treating asthma attacks
  • Diagnosis and staging ambulatory asthma treatment
  • Inhalers and inhalation aids
  • Managing asthmatic attacks
  • Chapter-ending Q&As that simulate the types of questions likely to appear on the
  • National Asthma Educators Certification Board Exam
  • Series of case discussions which test your knowledge by asking you to assume the role of an asthma educator

    Christopher H. Fanta, MD is a member of Partners Asthma Center, Brigham & Women’s and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA and has a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School.

    Elaine L. Carter, RN, AE-C is a member of Partners Asthma Center, Brigham & Women’s and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.

    Elisabeth S. Stieb, RN, AE-C is a member of Partners Asthma Center, Brigham & Women's and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.

    Kenan E. Haver, MD is a member of Partners Asthma Center, Brigham & Women's and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA and has a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School.

    Doody Review Services

    Reviewer:Andrew Scott Bagg, MD(University of South Florida College of Medicine)
    Description:The handbook reviews fundamentals of the pathology, diagnosis, staging, and treatment of asthma. A discussion of the clinical applications of asthma care allows one to gain confidence in asthma management through this evidence-based book.
    Purpose:Proper skills, resources, and emphasis on the importance of asthma care are the book's main goals, designed to prepare healthcare professionals for certification as asthma educators. Most books are too lengthy and lack the tools to reinforce the didactic information, but this one facilitates learning and provides ways to effectively communicate information to patients and their families.
    Audience:The handbook is targeted to all healthcare professionals who work with asthma patients, both pediatric and adult. It focuses on practical situations that patients and/or their family members need to know about.
    Features:The 10 chapters are written with patient-friendly terminology, eliminating the language barrier that often is present between medical personnel and patients. The book is well organized, referenced, and diagrams and tables allow the reader to emphasize certain learning points. Key points highlight important concepts. Self-assessment multiple-choice questions with detailed answers finalize each chapter in a wonderful manner.
    Assessment:This book teaches physicians and other healthcare professionals how to recognize and treat asthma exacerbations and was inspired by patients and their experiences with this disease. It is designed for informed educators who know a fairamount about asthma while focusing on patient needs. It is an excellent resource for asthma educators.



    Interesting textbook: Economics for Social Workers or The Brazilian Economy

    The Dieter's Prayer Book: Spiritual Power and Daily Encouragement

    Author: Heather Harpman Kopp

    Friendly Support. Daily Encouragement. Spiritual Empowerment.

    Diets and diet books have never been more popular. At the same time, recent studies show that Americans have never been more overweight. It's no wonder, then, that women who are trying to lose weight--be it 10 or 100 pounds--are among the most frequently discouraged people around. Every day we are faced with fridge wars, bad mirror moments, diets that don't work, skinny friends who can eat whatever they like, and husbands who reminisce about the size 8 they married.

    Yet victory can be yours. Increasingly, scientific studies are indicating that in health matters, prayer works--and in The Dieter's Prayer Book, you'll find that daily ounce of spiritual encouragement you need. Not tied to any one particular diet, The Dieter's Prayer Book can be used in conjunction with any healthy-eating program, or on its own. Each day, these upbeat prayers will remind you what really matters, make you feel less alone, and empower you to achieve your goal of healthful living.



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