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Esta obra es esencial para juristas, profesionales de la salud, académicos y estudiantes que buscan una comprensión profunda de las cuestiones éticas y legales en la práctica médica global. Aborda, de manera detallada y crítica, los principios fundamentales del derecho médico, explorando la evolución histórica, las teorías jurídicas aplicadas a la salud y la comparación entre diferentes sistemas legales, como el common law y el civil law.

Este libro tiene como objetivo proporcionar una base sólida de conocimiento para comprender las complejidades y desafíos en la intersección entre la medicina, la tecnología y el derecho. Al ofrecer una perspectiva global y comparativa, la obra pretende capacitar a los lectores con las herramientas necesarias para navegar y contribuir de manera efectiva al avance y la regulación de la práctica médica en un mundo en constante evolución.

The Art of Soft Skills in Healthcare: A Virtual Training Approach delves into the essential role of soft skills in healthcare, highlighting how they shape patient outcomes and interprofessional collaboration.

Scientists and genetic engineers are becoming increasingly adept at editing the human genome. How far can—and should—they go in editing future generations? In The Promise and Peril of CRISPR, editor Neal Baer brings together a timely collection of essays by influential bioethicists, philosophers, and geneticists to explore the moral, ethical, and policy challenges posed by CRISPR technology.

Navigating the Care Maze draws on personal experience and professional expertise to help you make informed decisions about your loved one’s care. Whether you’re just starting to explore care options or actively looking for a care provider, this guide offers clear, compassionate advice tailored to families navigating the complexities of home care.

In "Neuro Meds Made Easy," Callie Parker transforms complex medication information into memorable rhymes that stick. This innovative guide combines evidence-based pharmacology with creative poetry, making it the perfect companion for nursing students, healthcare providers, and anyone working in neurological care.

Eine wissenschaftlich fundierte Anleitung zum Beenden der Corona-Pandmie. Wir kämpfen nicht nur gegen das Coronavirus, sondern ebenso gegen die Gesetzmäßigkeiten der Evolution: Viren verändern sich schneller, als es Wissenschaftlern möglich ist, neue Impfstoffe zu entwickeln. Wenn jedoch die Natur stärker ist als unsere technologischen Fähigkeiten, sollten wir uns dann nicht mit ihr verbünden, anstatt sie zu bekämpfen? Schließlich hat sie uns mit der bewährten immunologischen Fähigkeit ausgestattet, Viren wie Corona effizient zu besiegen – sonst gäbe es uns schließlich nicht mehr.

A decade after World War II, there was still no such thing as open-heart surgery, and yet half a million Americans were dying from heart disease every year. After the first daring operation in 1954 and through the next three decades, five heroic surgeons braved the scorn of their peers, withstood fierce desperation, and faced possible death in order to devise procedures that would save overwhelming numbers of those doomed children and provide hope for a new life to all manner of heart-failing individuals.

In Change Is Possible, public health legend William H. Foege and five coauthors chronicle the failures and successes of global health through the modern age, including the massive impacts of colonialism, religious groups, philanthropies, politics, NGOs, and more. Foege, who has served in local, national, and international public health contexts is uniquely qualified to reflect on the history of global health. He and his Rollins School of Public Health coauthors explain why colonialism has been the greatest disaster for global health, whereas military medicine may have been its greatest asset.

Bienvenue dans ce guide complet consacré aux injections esthétiques d'agents de comblement. Si vous êtes une esthéticienne, une praticienne en médecine esthétique ou simplement une professionnelle passionnée par l’art de sublimer la beauté du visage, ce livre est conçu pour vous offrir toutes les connaissances et compétences nécessaires pour exceller dans ce domaine en pleine expansion. L’esthétique injective est une discipline complexe qui requiert à la fois une expertise technique, une compréhension approfondie de l’anatomie humaine et un sens aigu de l’esthétique.

In "ER/ICU Meds Made Easy," Callie Parker transforms complex medication information into memorable rhymes that stick. This innovative guide combines evidence-based pharmacology with creative poetry, making it the perfect companion for nursing students, healthcare providers, and anyone working in emergency or critical care settings.

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on people worldwide. The death tolls, the economic disruptions, the impact on our children’s education, and the extended periods of social and physical distancing have left us feeling demoralized, exhausted, angry, and burned out. Breaking Canadians brings together health care experts, community advocates, and average citizens from across Canada to offer a unique analysis of the first three years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

La eutanasia es una de las cuestiones más controvertidas de la medicina contemporánea, que involucra profundos dilemas éticos, médicos y psicológicos. Esta obra explora la práctica de la eutanasia y el suicidio asistido, desafiando las tradiciones médicas al cuestionar hasta qué punto tenemos derecho a decidir sobre el fin de nuestras vidas. Con los avances tecnológicos que prolongan la vida de manera artificial, surgen nuevas preguntas sobre el significado de una "muerte digna" y hasta dónde debe aliviarse el sufrimiento extremo, incluso si esto implica acortar la vida.

Dive into the ultimate preparation experience with the MCAT Q&A Study Guide, meticulously designed to help you conquer the Medical College Admission Test with confidence and precision. This comprehensive book transforms the way you prepare, fitting seamlessly into your busy lifestyle—whether you're commuting, working out, or tackling chores, every moment becomes an opportunity to excel.