Integrated Patient Care for the Imaging Professional - 96 edition

Summary: As an imaging professional, you must be able to communicate effectively with patients while delivering the highest quality care possible. The expertise you bring to the health care setting and your interactions with patients will have a significant impact on their well-being. This is why it is so important for imaging professionals to fully understand the many facets of patient care. This new text offers a thoughtful presentation of what you need to know to provide o ...show moreptimal care to each and every patient. Step-by-step procedures illustrated in full color clearly demonstrate the "how to's" of patient care for the variety of patients and situations that you will encounter in the clinical setting. Complete coverage of all aspects of care, including communication; age-related considerations; medical ethics and legalities; infection control and aseptic technique; patient assessment and assistance; tubes, catheters, and vascular access lines; medication administration; patient care in critical situations; emergency medicine; safety; and patient care in specialty areas. Real-life insights prepare you for delivering quality patient care by providing practical background information and clear explanations of each subject. Communication skills are emphasized throughout the text because of their importance in all aspects of patient care. Objectives at the beginning of each chapter will help you plan the most effective course of study. Key terms are highlighted throughout the text so that you will know at a glance which terms deserve your special attention. Review questions at the end of each chapter will help you measure your comprehension. Boxes and tables convey essential information in an easily accessible format. For the first time ever a new text offers a concise, full-color presentation of the essential patient care information every imaging professional must have! ...show less