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February 2011

Whiplash: Evidence Base for Clinical Practice

Elsevier Australia is pleased to announce the publication of Whiplash: Evidence Base for Clinical Practice Michele Sterling and Justin Kenardy.

Whiplash: Evidence Base for Clinical Practice is one of the most debated and controversial musculoskeletal conditions. This is, in part, due to the often compensable nature of the injury and the fact that a precise pathoanatomical diagnosis is not usually achievable.The book also presents the evidence underpinning the complexity of whiplash associated disorders (WADs), from the specifics of current physiological and psychological manifestations of the condition to broader issues such as compensation and litigation.

This new text will be essential reading for physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathy, occupational therapy and health psychology practitioners and postgraduate students, as well as practitioners in rehabilitation therapies and primary care.

All professions involved in the management of patients with whiplash, from clinicians to policy makers will find this an invaluable resource.

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January 2011

The Clinical Placement 2

Elsevier Australia has recently published 'The Clinical Placement 2e' by Tracy Levett-Jones and Sharon Bourgeios. This invaluable book will assist nursing students in Australia and New Zealand, prepare for and learn from their clinical placement experiences, and is based on the authors' belief that the ultimate goal of clinical education is the development of confident and competent nurses. The text will give nursing students the confidence to integrate the material into their practice and also encourage them to think deeply and critically about important professional and clinical issues.

Topical issues include: patient safety; clinical reasoning; therapeutic communication; interprofessional communication; clinical handover; and emotional intelligence.

Also included is a discussion of national registration and the most recent professional standards and codes of nursing practice; cultural safety; indigenous health; and increased New Zealand health care content.

For more information about this new edition please click here.

Case Studies for Complementary Therapists: A Collaborative Approach

Elsevier Australia is proud to announce the publication of a new book called 'Case Studies for Complementary Therapists: A Collaborative Approach' by Kelly Galvin and Madelaine Bishop.

This book provides an insight into the initial complementary and allied health consultation process, offering possible treatment and collaborative referral options for individual cases rather than dictating diagnostic analysis or treatment protocols for specific conditions.

Chapters cover: principles and practice of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM); the gastrointestinal system; the endocrine system; the reproductive system; the respiratory/ENT system; the cardiovascular/haematological systems; the musculoskeletal system; the urinary system; the neurological system; and the integumentary system.

For more information about this new book please click here.

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December 2010

Mobilisation with Movement: The Art and the Science

Elsevier Australia is pleased to announce the publication of Mobilisation with Movement: The Art and the Science by Bill Vicenzino, Wayne Hing, Darren Rivett and Toby Hall.

The Mulligan technique is an extremely popular technique for manual therapists who are keen to learn more of the techniques and the evidence base behind them. This book presents a one stop source of Brian Mulligan's Mobilisation With Movement (MWM) management approach for musculoskeletal pain, injury and disability that integrates evidence base into clinical practice. The material is presented in a way that is accessible both to the student practitioner and advanced practitioner of musculoskeletal healthcare.

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Examination Paediatrics 4e

Elsevier Australia is pleased to announce the publication of Examination Paediatrics 4e by Wayne Harris, as part of our Examination Series.

Examination Paediatrics is designed to assist candidates to pass clinical examinations in paediatrics, particularly at post-graduate level.

This book is written for candidates preparing for the Fellowship Examination of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Australian & New Zealand candidates and candidates taking the Australian Examination in other countries), and candidates preparing for the Membership Examination the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (UK) (Part II) (MRCPCH). All undergraduates and postgraduates preparing for any paediatric examination with a clinical component, including those with an OSCE format, should find this book useful as a study aid and reference. The expanded text and new sections will also be useful to GPs, doctors sitting the AMC examination, paediatric residents/house officers and registrars.

The book contains much useful information including history-taking, examination procedure, relevant investigations, aides mmoire, lists and mnemonics, and management for the majority of chronic paediatric clinical problems seen in hospital-based practice. This edition retains a popular feature of this book the detailed explanation of the attitudinal skills, body language, and motivation necessary to complete clinical examinations successfully.

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Clinical Gastroenterology 3e

Elsevier Australia is proud to annouce the publication of the 3rd edition of Clinical Gastroenterology by Nicholas J Talley.

The third edition of Clinical Gastroenterology focuses on both common and uncommon problems as they present in clinical practice. Australian and international contributors have provided specialist content with a practical and problem-based approach to the subject. There is good use of decision trees to assist in patient assessment and treatment, clear illustrations suitable for patient education, and extensive use of summary tables to highlight key points to guide general practitioners, specialist trainees and medical students.

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Essentials of Law for Medical Practitioners

Elsevier Australia is very pleased to announce the publication of a new book called 'Essentials of Law for Medical Practitioners' by Kim Forrester and Debra Griffiths. The book is focused on the requirements of medical students and practitioners seeking basic medico-legal information. The text assumes no prior legal practice knowledge of experience. The content addresses topics in relations to all Australian jurisdictions and provides a brief overview of the law in several practice areas to enable practitioners to locate key information in a timely manner.

Authors Kim Forrester and Debra Griffiths have many years experience working as health professionals in various public and private environments and they are both lawyers with interest, research and teaching experience in the everyday practice of health professionals. It is with teaching experience in mind that this book has been formulated with objectives at the commencement of each chapter and review questions, scenarios and further readings, located at the conclusion of each chapter.

For more information about this new book please click here.

Women's Health in General Practice 2e

Elsevier Australia has just published Women's Health in General Practice 2e by Danielle Mazza.The 2nd Edition of Womens Health in General Practice has been written for general practitioners, family physicians and doctors undertaking general practice training programs. Rural and remote area health practitioners and nurse practitioners working in primary care settings will also find the book of great benefit.

This clear and accessible guide to womens health provides evidence-based information relevant to the primary care setting. GPs will appreciate the practice tips and examples of useful approaches to take when dealing with the womens sexual and reproductive health issues.

This new edition incorporates a refreshed style and format focused on the needs of busy GPs - summaries of key points, boxes and tables highlighting pertinent points, tips for practitioners, case scenarios and a Q&A format.

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Toxicology Handbook 2e

Elsevier Australia is proud to announce that the highly anticipated 2nd edition of Toxicology Handbook 2e by Lindsay Murray, Frank Daly, Mark Little, Mike Cadogan, Mark Monaghan, Jason Armstrong, David McCoubrie, Ovidiu Pascu, Jessamine Soderstrom and Kerry Hoggett has just published!

Toxicology Handbook 2e is a practical, didactic guide to the approach, assessment and management of poisoned patients. It has been written for hospital-based doctors at all levels and describes the risk assessment-based approach pioneered by the principal authors. The concise layout enables the reader to quickly locate information in a poisoning emergency. The book also features locally relevant information on bites, stings and envenoming.

This book will also be useful for ambulance service paramedics and pharmacists. It is established as a primary reference in the Australian Poisons Information Centres.

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November 2010

Examination Obstetrics & Gynaecology 3e

Elsevier Australia has just published Examination Obstetrics & Gynaecology 3e by Judith Goh and Michael Flynn.This book is designed for medical graduates who have undertaken general hospital training and wish to undertake postgraduate studies in obstetrics and gynaecology. This includes specialist trainees and general practitioners. The book will also be useful for medical undergraduates, midwives and midwifery students.

Examination Obstetrics & Gynaecology 3e is an accessible rapid reference appropriate for daily use in a busy ward, clinic or surgery. Fully revised and updated, and building upon resources developed during the authors specialist training for RANZCOG qualifications, and refined by practical clinical experience, it provides a summary of important and essential information needed in womens health. Organised in a note and checklist format, it utilises a step-by-step guide to diagnosis, investigations and suggested treatments appropriate to primary consultation prior to specialist referral.

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Microscopic Haematology 3e

Elsevier Australia is delighted to announce the publication of the third edition of Microscopic Haematology: A Practical Guide for the Laboratory by Gillian Rozenberg.

Microscopic Haematology 3e is an atlas of Haematology designed for use in a diagnostic setting. The third edition provides over 400 full colour haematological slides of exceptional quality.

Arranged in a logical order, it commences with the red cell series describing normoblastic erythropoiesis and then goes on to describe abnormal erythropoiesis and all the red cell disorders associated with anaemia. Each type of anaemia is described with a minimal amount of text and accompanied by coloured haematological slides depicting the red cell changes associated with the particular disorder. The images have been magnified x 1000 and are of a very high quality. A comprehensive Evolve electronic teaching and learning package also accompanies this text.

Author Gillian Rozenberg is a Senior Medical Scientist at the Department of Haematology, South Eastern Area Laboratory Services, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia. Gillian is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) and also lecturers in the field of Haematology at the University of Technology Sydney, Australia.

For more information, to view a sample chapter or to order this book, please click here.

Elsevier Supports Doctors Without Borders For Second Year Through 'The Great Giveback' Campaign

Elsevier Supports Doctors Without Borders For Second Year Through 'The Great Giveback' Campaign Elsevier, the world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, announced today that it will contribute to Doctors Without Borders/Mdecins Sans Frontires (MSF) through 'The Great Giveback' campaign, providing medical assistance and support to numerous people around the world.

Elsevier will donate 10 percent of its revenue to MSF for all subscriptions to MD Consult, Elsevier's premier electronic clinical reference tool, purchased between Nov. 15 and Dec. 31, 2010. In 2009, a similar campaign brought in more than 350 subscriptions worth over $120,000.

"MSF is grateful to Elsevier for supporting our relief efforts for a second year in a row," said Jennifer Tierney, Director of Development, MSF-USA. "With the generosity of Elsevier and the people who purchase MD Consult subscriptions during this campaign, MSF will be able to provide assistance to people in war-torn countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, or in the wake of natural disasters such as the recent earthquake in Haiti and the floods in Pakistan."

Elsevier is committed to advancing global healthcare through timely, accurate clinical knowledge and data. MSF aid workers operate programs in more than 60 countries, from Cambodia, Guatemala and Armenia, to Burundi, Brazil and Bosnia. Elsevier, in turn, has 7,000 employees working in more than 70 offices worldwide and a track record of partnership with global science and health communities in Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America, the Middle East and the U.S.

"The outcome from last year's campaign was so successful that Elsevier wanted to continue to help enhance care and improve outcomes for patients who need it," said Randy Charles, Managing Director, Global Clinical Reference, Elsevier. "By supporting MSF again through 'The Great Giveback,' Elsevier is working towards fulfilling its global healthcare mission of building insights and breaking boundaries while making a positive impact to the healthcare community. We hope this campaign will continue to be successful this year."

For more information on this campaign, visit info.mdconsult.com/thegreatgiveback/.

Pharmacology for Health Professionals 3e

Elsevier Australia is pleased to announce the publication of the third edition of the bestselling Australian publication 'Pharmacology for Health Professionals 3e' by Dr Bronwen Bryant & Professor Kathleen Knights which will publish in November 2010.

The new edition of this landmark text continues to be the 'one stop reference' to pharmacology for Australian and New Zealand health science students. Chapters have been thoroughly updated and revised to include the latest information on the clinical use of drugs and their application to specific disciplines within the health professions is highlighted. Organised by body system, it retains the features that have proved popular with students and lecturers, such as Clinical Interest Boxes, Drug Monographs, chapter summaries and review exercises.

The text gives a comprehensive introduction to important pharmacology principles and concepts and has a strong focus on therapeutics. Written specifically for the Australasian region, it reflects local generic drug names, availability and clinical uses, along with local aspects of scheduling, drug legislation and ethical issues.

This well respected and popular textbook will continue to be a valuable resource for undergraduate nursing and allied health students.

For more information about this book, please click here.

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October 2010

Understanding Pathophysiology

Elsevier Australia is proud to announce the publication of 'Understanding Pathophysiology'. This comprehensive textbook has been specifically adapted for nursing students in Australia and New Zealand by leading academics Judy Craft, Christopher Gordon and Adriana Tiziani.

'Understanding Pathophysiology' is an adaptation of the bestselling US textbook 'Understanding Pathophysiology 4e' by Sue E Huether and Kathryn L McCance. The Australian adaptation presents pathophysiology in an accessible manner appropriate to undergraduate students and provides a balance between science, clinical case material and pharmacology. It is also supported by an extensive suite of Evolve resources and a fully searchable Evolve ebook. 'Pathophysiology Online' is an online set of modules that has been developed to support this product and is sold separately or as a package with the textbook.

The adaptation prioritises the diseases that nursing students are most likely to encounter in their clinical placements and practice, according to their prevalence and rate of incidence in Australia and New Zealand.A new section examining contemporary health issues including stress, genetics, obesity, diabetes, cancer, mental illness and Indigenous health provides a valuable assessment of the health problems which impact heavily on our society.

Concept maps are used to assist students to understand basic concepts and are used as a foundation for more complex discussions. Clinical case studies are a feature of each chapter to relate pathophysiology to practice.

For more information about this book, please click here.

For marketing enquiries, please contact Annabel Dent on email: a.dent@elsevier.com or Tel: (02) 9422 8554.

General Practice: The Integrative Approach

Elsevier Australia is very proud to announce the forthcoming publication of an exciting new book by Professor Kerryn Phelps & Dr Craig Hassed, 'General Practice: The Integrative Approach' which will publish in November 2010.

Professor Kerryn Phelps and Dr Craig Hassed bring with them a wealth of experience in the area of both General Practice and Integrative Medicine and offer medical students, general practitioners and practitioners of integrative medicine/complementary and alternative medicine a resource for practising in today's environment.

The book covers the philosophy underpinning general practice in the 21st Century, and deals with primary and secondary prevention as well as acute and chronic disease management.

General Practitioners are increasingly needing to come to terms with the concept and application of Integrative Medicine where their patients choose to combine both traditional and alternative therapy treatments to treat a range of medical conditions. It is imperative that General Practitioners understand the benefits and limitations of complementary and alternative therapies so that they can manage their patients condition to ensure the best and most positive outcome.

Professor Kerryn Phelps was elected as the President of the Australasian Integrative Medical Association Inc. (AIMA) in December 2009. Known to many as "Dr Kerryn", she has been a familiar face to many Australians since the 1980s. Since that time she has appeared regularly on television, radio and in the print media informing the Australian public on a wide range of health issues. In May 2000, she was elected Federal President of the Australian Medical Association, becoming the first woman to head this organisation and serving a maximum term of three years.

In 2003 Professor Phelps was awarded the Centenary Medal by the Australian Government for services to Health and Medicine. That same year she was appointed Adjunct Professor at Sydney University in the Faculty of Medicine in the Schools of Public Health and the Discipline of General Practice.In 2010 Professor Phelps became Conjoint Professor in the School of Public Health and Community Medicine at the University of NSW. She continues to consult with patients at her Sydney clinics.Professor Phelps is also the current health writer for the 'Australian Women's Weekly' and writes medico-political commentary for 'Medical Observer Magazine'.

Dr Craig Hassed is a General Practitioner and Deputy Head of Department at the Monash University Department of General Practice. His teaching, research and clinical interests include mindfulness-based stress management, mind-body medicine, meditation, holistic healthcare, health promotion, complementary therapies and medical ethics. Craig is regularly invited to speak and run courses in Australia and overseas and is a regular media commentator on these issues. He also writes regularly for medical journals and has published four books; "New Frontiers in Medicine" (Volumes 1 and 2), a third book on mindfulness-based stress management entitled 'Know Thyself' and a fourth on an holistic lifestyle approach to healthcare, 'The Essence of Health'.An official book launch for 'General Practice: The Integrative Approach' by Professor Phelps & Dr Hassed will take place at the Australian Museum in Sydney in late November.

For more information about this book, please click here.

For media and press enquiries, please contact Annabel Dent on email: a.dent@elsevier.com

Examination Anaesthesia 2e: A Guide to the Final FANZCA Examination

Elsevier Australia will be publishing 'Examination Anaesthesia 2e: A Guide to the Final FANZCA Examination' by Christopher Thomas and Christopher Butler.Examination Anaesthesia 2e: A Guide to the Final FANZCA Examination Examination Anaesthesia is a detailed guide to aid the approach of anaesthetic trainees sitting the final fellowship examination of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA).The format of the ANZCA final examination has evolved in recent years, and this update to the exam guide aims to keep pace with those developments. All of the requirements of the FANZCA training scheme and components of the final examination are detailed, including a breakdown of the marking scheme and recent results.

Relevant resources (including new developments on the College website, textbooks, journals and exam courses) and practical strategies for restructuring life around exam preparation are provided. Separate chapters based on the major components of the written and clinical examinations, and a broad list of reference and review articles are included.

For more information about this book, please click here.

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September 2010

A Guide to Evidence-Based Integrative and Complementary Medicine

Elsevier Australia would like to announce the publication of A Guide to Evidence-Based Integrative and Complementary Medicine, by Dr Vicki Kotsirilos, Associate Prof Luis Vitetta and Professor Avni Sali.

A Guide to Evidence-Based Integrative and Complementary Medicine is designed for General Practitioners, specialists, medical students and health practitioners with an interest in integrative medicine. The book covers non-pharmacologic treatments for common medical practice problems, with the support of current scientific evidence. Approaches include advice for lifestyle and behavioural factors, mind-body medicine, stress management, dietary changes, exercise and sleep advice, nutritional and herbal medicine, acupuncture and complementary medicines that may impact on the treatment of the disease(s). Only proven therapies from current research are included, particularly from Cochrane reviews and research from systematic reviews, randomized control trials and published cohort and case studies.

For more information about this book, please click here.

Coronary Care Manual 2e

Elsevier Australia is proud to announce that the highly anticipated 2nd edition of Coronary Care Manual by Dr Peter Thompson has just published!Coronary Care Manual has been designed as a practical manual for the management of the acute coronary patient, and aims to achieve a balance between the large and rapidly changing evidence base and practical application in the CCU, ICU, ED and ambulance. The book has been written by a group of Australian and international experts for medical, nursing and paramedic staff working in these areas. This edition covers a broad range of coronary care medicine in enough detail to eliminate the need to refer to a larger reference book, providing a portable companion for a night "on call".This edition is also available as an e-Book. A code inside this book enables a full text download so you can browse and search electronically, make notes and bookmarks in the electronic files, and highlight material. Code and full installation notes inside book.