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Value-Based Health Care in Orthopaedics
by Kevin J. Bozic Eric C. Makhni Benedict U. NwachukwuProviding an expert overview of the current structure of health care and how it affects today’s orthopaedic surgeons, Value-Based Health Care in Orthopaedics addresses the healthcare system’s transition from a fee-for-service model to value-based health care. This transition aligns the incentives of all stakeholders, including payers, purchasers, clinicians, and most importantly, patients, by prioritizing health over care, and facilitating competition based on health outcomes and cost. Developed in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and edited by Eric C. Makhni, MD, MBA, FAAOS, Benedict Nwachukwu, MD, MBA, and Kevin J. Bozic, MD, MBA, FAAOS, this unique, authoritative text covers essential information not often covered in medical school or orthopaedic residency training—offering a comprehensive discussion of the principles of value-based health care as applied to orthopaedics.
Value-based Radiology: A Practical Approach (Medical Radiology)
by Hans-Ulrich Kauczor Carlos Francisco Silva Oyunbileg Von StackelbergThis cutting-edge guide to value-based radiology provides readers with the latest information on all aspects of the subject. Healthcare delivery is experiencing a rapid transition towards a value-based model, the underlying idea being that providers are paid on the basis of patient’s health outcomes rather than the total services delivered. Radiology departments are facing many challenges as they attempt to improve operational efficiency, performance, and quality in order to keep pace with this transition. In the first part of this book, readers will find information on the theoretical basis and general concepts of value-based radiology. The second part focuses on value-based practice in specific areas of radiology: neuro/head and neck, thoracic, abdominopelvic, musculoskeletal, breast, cardiovascular, and pediatric. All topics are discussed by prominent experts in a clearly organized and well-illustrated form that will help readers to gain the most from each chapter. The book will be a valuable resource for radiologists and healthcare managers working in public or private institutions, as well as an excellent quick reference guide for all other physicians interested in the topic.
Values and Ethics (Elements of Improving Quality and Safety in Healthcare)
by Alan Cribb Vikki Entwistle Polly MitchellEthics involves examining values and identifying what is good, right, and justified – and why. Diverse values and ethical issues run through healthcare improvement, but they are not always recognised or given the attention they need. While much effort goes into understanding whether intervention X effectively leads to change Y, questions such as 'is X ethically acceptable?', 'does Y count as an improvement?', 'should Y be prioritised?', and 'if so, why?' are sometimes neglected. This Element demonstrates the ethical considerations and rich array of values that inevitably underpin both the goals of healthcare improvement (what aspects of quality or what kinds of good are pursued) and how improvement work is undertaken. It outlines an agenda for improvement ethics with the aim of helping those involved in healthcare improvement to reflect on and discuss ethical aspects of their work more explicitly and rigorously. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Values at the End of Life: The Logic of Palliative Care
by Roi LivneOnce defiant of death—or even in denial—many American families and health care professionals are embracing the notion that a life consumed by suffering may not be worth living. Sociologist Roi Livne documents the rise and effectiveness of hospice and palliative care, and the growing acceptance that less treatment may be better near the end of life.
Values in Health and Social Care: An Introductory Workbook
by Ben Hannigan Andrew Todd Stephen Pattison Ray SamuriwoThis innovative workbook enables students and those working in health and social care to deepen their understanding of the values that underpin their practice. Rich in practical exercises and downloadable resources that invite the reader to engage with their own values, it explores how values, though not often reflected on, define the quality of care delivered. Supported by case studies and including a glossary of key terms and concepts, the workbook provides an overview of how values are adopted and adapted in professional contexts across health and social care services. With an emphasis on the ever-evolving nature of values, it examines professional ethics through the lens of legislation, codes of conduct, cost-effectiveness and whole-organisation management. This unique resource allows readers to gain a clearer picture of what their values are and how they can realistically implement them in their work, thus achieving the highest possible quality of care delivery.
Values in Medicine: What are We Really Doing to Patients? (Biomedical Law and Ethics Library)
by Donald EvansWritten by a leading proponent of the philosophy and ethics of healthcare, this volume is filled with thought-provoking and frequently controversial ideas and arguments. Accessibly written, it provides readers with a timely contribution to the current literature on medical ethics, in which the concept of subjectivity is a key issue characterizing current medical humanities. Examining the critical assumption that scientifically-demonstrable facts will remove all uncertainty, the author argues that ethical dimensions of clinical practice do not always arise from undisputed facts, but that they are sometimes to be found at the level of the determinations of the facts themselves. Firmly placing the patient back on centre stage, without underestimating the crucial role which science plays in modern medicine, this volume is an excellent account of ethics and science in healthcare and their proper place in assessing and meeting people’s health needs.
Values in Professional Practice: Lessons for Health, Social Care and Other Professionals
by Roisin Pill Stephen PattisonDentists and members of the dental practice team increasingly need to know how to deal with potential risks to patients dentists staff and premises; and how to manage risk with common sense procedures. This book shows the reader how. It addresses risk issues and helps dentists and dental professionals find the answers. It is a comprehensive guide including topics such as complaints claims consent health and safety dental records radiology treatment planning and finance management. The book can be read cover to cover or referred to as needed for specific topics. Icons help guide the reader through the text and exercises for individuals and team groups are also included.
Values, Ethics and Health Care
by Peter Duncan"This book encourages readers to reflect on the nature and values of health care practice through its challenging but accessible style. It will be a stimulating and thought-provoking read for anyone involved in day-to-day health care." - Professor Jane Wills, London South Bank University "[This book] offers frameworks and guidance that all health care workers will find stimulating and challenging and that all of them will benefit by considering." - Professor Linda Jones, Open University Why is thinking about values and ethics a crucial component of health care training and practice? How can we go about engaging in such thinking? Values, Ethics and Health Care responds to these essential questions. It examines key ethical frameworks and debates within the field of healthcare, locating them firmly in their social and occupational contexts. Guiding students through a range of dilemmas and difficulties encountered in health care practice with case studies and real-life examples, this lively text illustrates how to apply knowledge to professional practice and decision-making. Key features of the book: - Offers a critical and reflective understanding of health care ethics and values - Presents an interprofessional approach - Relates theory to 'everyday' ethics - Includes student-friendly features such as real-life examples, 'thinking about' points and links to further reading. The book will be essential reading for undergraduates taking modules in Values, Ethics and Professional Practice as part of health studies degree programmes. It will also be useful for postgraduates as well as practitioners in the field.
Values, Ethics and Rights for Health and Social Care
by Phil MussonAn understanding of values, ethics and rights is key to good practice. This book introduces these fundamental topics in an accessible style appropriate for all health and social care students and professionals.This book serves as an indispensable resource for both health and social care students and professionals, providing a comprehensive introduction to the foundational principles of values, ethics, and rights. Offering a clear and accessible approach, it equips readers with the necessary knowledge to maintain exemplary professional standards, especially in demanding situations. Emphasising the significance of these principles as the cornerstone of effective practice, it underscores their importance before delving into clinical skills.The book adeptly navigates through intricate ideas, encompassing crucial aspects such as individual safety, consent, confidentiality, and the maintenance of professional boundaries. Throughout, it includes exercises and opportunities for constructive debate and discussion, ensuring a thorough understanding of these critical concepts.
Values-Based Commissioning of Health and Social Care
by Christopher Heginbotham ObeHealth and social care commissioning is a values-driven as well as evidence-driven enterprise. However, whereas there has been an expectation that the evidence-base of commissioning should be made fully explicit, the corresponding values-base has been left largely implicit. The book addresses this subject through a detailed discussion of values and values-based practice, illustrated with case examples, and by developing a critique of existing commissioning. This approach enables commissioners to identify and make explicit the often diverse values of all those involved, whether as commissioners, providers or users of services. It provides a skills base and other support processes for working with differences in values held by all those engaged in making commissioning decisions. This will be essential reading for doctors, both experienced and in training, commissioning managers, professional staff in NHS Foundation Trusts and the private sector and all 'at the sharp' end of practice.
Values-Based Health & Social Care: Beyond Evidence-Based Practice
by Pat Rose Jill McCarthyIs evidence-based practice really best practice? This is a hotly debated question in health and social care circles and the starting point for this book. Engaging firmly in the debate, Values-Based Health & Social Care calls into question the dominance of evidence-based practice and sets out an alternative vision of care which places holism, professional judgement, intuition and client choice at its centre. Bringing together writers from a range of health and social care backgrounds, the book describes the rise of evidence-based practice and explores major criticisms of the approach. It argues that evidence should be seen as part of a broader vision of practice which places equal value on: - a holistic vision of the needs of patients and clients. - professional knowledge and intuition, and - seeing patients and clients as partners in their care. Examples are used throughout the book to help readers link the concepts to practice. The book concludes with suggestions on how to develop a values-based approach in practice and through professional education. Values-Based Health & Social Care sets out key debates surrounding the nature of practice which will be of interest to students and practitioners alike.
Values-Based Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
by Jill E. ThistlethwaiteThe provision of care within the context of the modern health service environment involves a wide range of professionals. The health care team might include general practitioners, nurses, midwives, hospital doctors, physiotherapists, other allied health professionals, as well as receptionists and practice managers. To optimise delivery of care at both individual and population levels, team members must work collaboratively with colleagues in their own profession and others. This book, in the Values-Based Medicine series, adds the dimension of values to the more usual discussions of teamwork, considering interactions between health care professionals and how these might be affected by differences in professional and personal values. Examples of scenarios based on real-life experience promote learning and reflection. Anybody working or training in health care and who aspires to collaborate successfully with their colleagues in other specialties will find this book extremely valuable, as will educators who facilitate learners in teamwork.
Values-Based Leadership in Healthcare: Congruent Leadership Explored
by David StanleyStanley's Values-Based Leadership in Healthcare proposes a bold new theory of leadership to help drive positive change in healthcare organisations. The theory of 'Congruent Leadership' is defined and presented through a series of corporate and clinical case studies and examples, which guide the reader through the possibilities for using their own values to inform best practice. Parallels are drawn between iconic historical figures and events, to show that healthcare professionals can be courageous leaders by following their values and learning from great leaders past and present. To aid understanding each chapter includes scenarios and reflective exercises to help readers grasp the application of theory to practice. By using an accessible frame of reference, Stanley outlines a refreshing alternative to existing theories of leadership and thoughtfully encourages practitioners to act in ethically-informed ways.
Values-Based Leadership in Healthcare: Congruent Leadership Explored
by David StanleyStanley's Values-Based Leadership in Healthcare proposes a bold new theory of leadership to help drive positive change in healthcare organisations. The theory of 'Congruent Leadership' is defined and presented through a series of corporate and clinical case studies and examples, which guide the reader through the possibilities for using their own values to inform best practice. Parallels are drawn between iconic historical figures and events, to show that healthcare professionals can be courageous leaders by following their values and learning from great leaders past and present. To aid understanding each chapter includes scenarios and reflective exercises to help readers grasp the application of theory to practice. By using an accessible frame of reference, Stanley outlines a refreshing alternative to existing theories of leadership and thoughtfully encourages practitioners to act in ethically-informed ways.
Valuing Animals: Veterinarians and Their Patients in Modern America (Animals, History, Culture)
by Susan D. JonesOver the course of the twentieth century, the relationship between Americans and their domestic animals has changed dramatically. In the 1890s, pets were a luxury, horses were the primary mode of transport, and nearly half of all Americans lived or worked on farms. Today, the pet industry is a multibillion-dollar-a-year business, keeping horses has become an expensive hobby, and consumers buy milk and meat in pristine supermarkets. Veterinarians have been very much a part of these changes in human-animal relationships. Indeed, the development of their profession—from horse doctor to medical scientist—provides an important perspective on these significant transformations in America's social, cultural, and economic history.In Valuing Animals, Susan D. Jones, trained as both veterinarian and historian, traces the rise of veterinary medicine and its impact on the often conflicting ways in which Americans have assessed the utility and worth of domesticated creatures. She first looks at how the eclipse of the horse by motorized vehicles in the early years of the century created a crisis for veterinary education, practice, and research. In response, veterinarians intensified their activities in making the livestock industry more sanitary and profitable. Beginning in the 1930s, veterinarians turned to the burgeoning number of house pets whose sentimental value to their owners translated into new market opportunities. Jones describes how vets overcame their initial doubts about the significance of this market and began devising new treatments and establishing appropriate standards of care, helping to create modern pet culture.Americans today value domestic animals for reasons that typically combine exploitation and companionship. Both controversial and compelling, Valuing Animals uncovers the extent to which veterinary medicine has shaped—and been shaped by—this contradictory attitude.
Valuing Health For Regulatory Cost-effectiveness Analysis
by Committee to Evaluate Measures of Health Benefits for Environmental Health Safety RegulationPromoting human health and safety by reducing exposures to risks and harms through regulatory interventions is among the most important responsibilities of the government. Such efforts encompass a wide array of activities in many different contexts: improving air and water quality; safeguarding the food supply; reducing the risk of injury on the job, in transportation, and from consumer products; and minimizing exposure to toxic chemicals. Estimating the magnitude of the expected health and longevity benefits and reductions in mortality, morbidity, and injury risks helps policy makers decide whether particular interventions merit the expected costs associated with achieving these benefits and inform their choices among alternative strategies. Valuing Health for Regulatory Cost-Effectiveness Analysis provides useful recommendations for how to measure health-related quality of- life impacts for diverse public health, safety, and environmental regulations. Public decision makers, regulatory analysts, scholars, and students in the field will find this an essential review text. It will become a standard reference for all government agencies and those consultants and contractors who support the work of regulatory programs.
Valvular Heart Disease
by Andrew Wang Thomas M. BashoreChallenges for the treatment of valvular heart disease include the growing need for effective yet less invasive interventions and therapies to treat these progressive conditions. With the development of potential new treatments, it is crucial for cardiac physicians to be well informed on the pathophysiology, assessment, treatment options and their outcomes of valvular diseases. Written by a highly experienced and internationally recognized group of cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and researchers, Valvular Heart Disease offers insights into the widely varying hemodynamic effects and clinical course of heart valve conditions, as well as the contemporary management of these conditions. Offering a broad perspective on these diseases, Valvular Heart Disease expands on the recent guidelines developed by the major heart societies in the United State and Europe.
Valvular Heart Disease
by John Baldwin Bruce AndrusThe study of valvular heart disease has progressed rapidly over the past two decades. The understanding of etiology and natural history, the precision of noninvasive assessment, and the surgical and interventional management of valve disease have all improved dramatically. Coupled with an appreciation of physiologic principles, thoughtful interviews and physical exam, current technology allows clinicians to characterize all types of valve lesion. In addition, evolving techniques in interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery, guided by quantitative outcome analysis, have reduced the morbidity and mortality of these procedures.Reflecting all the above and evidence-based medical practice, the authors aim to provide a concise and straightforward guide to the recognition and management of valvular heart disease, complemented by current guidelines and abundant high-quality images. It will be a valuable reference for all involved in the care of patients with valvular heart disease, including cardiologists in practice and training, young hospital doctors, general physicians, cardiac nurse specialists, and medical students.
Valvular Heart Disease (Cardiovascular Medicine)
by Blase A. CarabelloThis book provides up-to-date and user-friendly guidance on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of heart and vascular disease. Chapters cover a broad range of issues related to valve disease, including rheumatic fever, aortic root dilatation, infective endocarditis, and heart disease in pregnancy. The physical examination of major valve lesions, imaging techniques, and choosing a balance therapy are also discussed. Valvular Heart Disease aims to give readers exposure to guideline-directed therapy and therapeutic decisions and is relevant to trainee and practising cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, vascular surgeons, and cardiac radiologists.
Valvular Heart Disease (Fundamental and Clinical Cardiology)
by Muayed Al Zaibag Carlos M. G. DuranThis useful reference provides up-to-the-minute coverage of every aspect of valvular heart disease-presenting etiology, pathophysiology, and symptomatology in detail as well as current methods of diagnosis and treatment.Examines specific problems in valvular heart disease such as endocarditis, pregnancy, arrhythmias, rheumatic disease, acute regurgitation, and surgery in children and the elderly!Reviewing the latest invasive and non-invasive diagnostic techniques and analyzing the wide variety of management choices, Valvular Heart Disease explicates the pathology, echocardiography, and the radiological examination of valvular diseases discusses each of the heart valves elucidates possible pitfalls in diagnosis and management shows how to assess left and right ventricular function and how to time surgery illustrates the benefits and drawbacks of medical, interventional, and surgical management, including balloon catheter, valvotomy, and valve repair supplies an in-depth overview of conservative therapy and more!
Valvular Heart Disease in Clinical Practice
by Michael Y. HeneinThere is a need for all medical practitioners to be aware of the signs and symptoms of valve disease. The management of valvular disease is dominated by thorough investigations and optimum treatment. Valvular Heart Disease in Clinical Practice provides a toolkit for clinicians to guide them in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with suspected valvular heart disease. Algorithms and flow diagrams are included to give the reader an illustrated snapshot of the decisions involved in the management of these patients.
Valvular Heart Disease: A Guide for Cardiovascular Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
by Marian C. Hawkey Sandra B. LauckThis book serves as the “go-to” resource for cardiovascular nurses and other health care practitioners involved in the care of patients with acquired valvular heart disease. It includes unique information about heart valve anatomy and pathophysiology, the complexity of clinical presentations and diagnostic evaluation, patient education and shared decision-making, surgical and transcatheter treatment options, and transition to palliative care. The content focuses primarily on the specialized care of patients with aortic stenosis and regurgitation, and mitral and tricuspid regurgitation. In addition, this unique resource provides timely information to guide a patient-centred and team-driven approach that reflects contemporary and innovative practice in the management of valvular heart disease. The essential topics of strengthening the multidisciplinary Heart Team and programmatic processes of care, the priorities for nursing care, and the multifactorial challenges of managing this complex patient population are explored in detail. Importantly, this resource aims to support all clinicians who are involved in the various timepoints of patients’ full trajectory of care, from their evaluation pathway, admissions for treatment, and long term follow-up. Clinicians require contemporary knowledge and evidence to guide their practice, provide appropriate care for this complex patient population, and contribute to the advancement of practice. To date, there has been little emphasis placed on the management of valvular heart disease in cardiovascular nursing and allied health curriculum. This book fills this gap and addresses the pressing need for a user-friendly resource to guide the care for this growing population in a rapidly changing clinical environment. The editors are international leaders in the care and management of patients with acquired valvular heart disease and program development. They are widely recognized for their pioneering role in shaping the way we care for these patients.
Van contractie naar actie
by Ben Van CranenburghDit boek bespreekt de belangrijkste theorieën over het leren van motorische vaardigheden met het oog op de mogelijke toepassingen in sport, muziek en revalidatie. Het is bedoeld voor ieder die zich bezighoudt met het aanleren van motorische vaardigheden, professionals zoals sport-, muziek- en dansleraren , voor paramedici (fysiotherapeuten, ergotherapeuten en oefentherapeuten) maar zeker ook voor de ontwikkelde leek die als musicus, sporter of patiënt geïnteresseerd is in de mechanismen achter het leren van motorische vaardigheden.Mensen zijn tot indrukwekkende motorische prestaties in staat. De snelheid en nauwkeurigheid van een tennisservice, de vingervlugheid en fingerspitzengefühl van de musicus, de salto’s van de kunstschaatser en turner zijn verbazingwekkend. En dat geldt zelfs voor doodgewone dagelijks leven activiteiten zoals fietsen, timmeren of aardappels schillen. Sommige patiënten met hersenbeschadiging (bijv. beroerte) herstellen goed, andere niet, waarom? Goed om daar eens bij stil te staan.Motorisch leren is ondenkbaar zonder hersenen. Er niet één hersengebied voor motoriek, maar talrijke hersengebieden blijken betrokken. Dit strookt geheel met het huidige inzicht dat het leren van motorische vaardigheden onlosmakelijk verbonden is met sensoriek, emoties en cognitie.Er is zeker niet één superieure leermethode, maar er bestaat een uitgebreid palet aan mogelijke leerstrategieën waaruit weloverwogen gekozen kan worden op basis van iedere individuele situatie. Aan de hand van vele uitgewerkte praktische voorbeelden op het gebied van sport, muziek en revalidatie, laat het boek zien dat de wetenschappelijke inzichten over motorisch leren hun directe toepassing in de praktijk kunnen hebben.
Van contractie naar actie: Motorisch leren in dagelijks leven, sport, muziek en revalidatie
by Ben van CranenburghDit boek bespreekt de belangrijkste theorieën over het leren van motorische vaardigheden met het oog op de mogelijke toepassingen in sport, muziek en revalidatie. Het is bedoeld voor ieder die zich bezighoudt met het aanleren van motorische vaardigheden. Denk aan professionals zoals sport-, muziek- en dansleraren, of paramedici als fysiotherapeuten, ergotherapeuten en oefentherapeuten. Maar het is zeker ook waardevol voor de ontwikkelde leek die als musicus, sporter of patiënt geïnteresseerd is in de mechanismen achter het leren van motorische vaardigheden. Theorieën over motorisch leren en de rol die de hersenen daarbij spelen, zijn nadrukkelijk in beweging Van contractie naar actie. Motorisch leren in dagelijks leven, sport, muziek en revalidatie maakt deel uit van de zesdelige serie ‘Toegepaste neurowetenschappen’. Deze derde editie is geactualiseerd. Er zijn onder andere praktisch bruikbare ideeën toegevoegd over belangrijke aspecten zoals talent, ‘mindset’ en ‘mental effort’. Mensen zijn tot indrukwekkende motorische prestaties in staat. De snelheid en nauwkeurigheid van een tennisservice, de vingervlugheid en het Fingerspitzengefühl van de musicus, de salto’s van de kunstschaatser en turner zijn verbazingwekkend. En dat geldt zelfs voor doodgewone activiteiten uit het dagelijks leven zoals fietsen, timmeren of aardappels schillen. Sommige patiënten met hersenbeschadiging (bijv. een beroerte) herstellen goed, andere niet – de vraag is waarom? Goed om ook daar eens bij stil te staan. Motorisch leren is ondenkbaar zonder hersenen. De motoriek wordt niet aangestuurd vanuit één bepaald hersengebied, maar er blijken talrijke hersengebieden bij betrokken te zijn. Dit strookt geheel met het huidige inzicht dat het leren van motorische vaardigheden onlosmakelijk verbonden is met sensoriek, emoties en cognitie. Er is zeker niet één superieure leermethode, maar er bestaat een uitgebreid palet aan mogelijke leerstrategieën waaruit weloverwogen gekozen kan worden op basis van iedere individuele situatie. Aan de hand van vele uitgewerkte praktische voorbeelden op het gebied van sport, muziek en revalidatie laat het boek zien dat de wetenschappelijke inzichten over motorisch leren hun directe toepassing in de praktijk kunnen hebben. Ben van Cranenburgh studeerde geneeskunde in Amsterdam en was als wetenschappelijk medewerker verbonden aan onder meer het Nederlands Centraal Instituut voor Hersenonderzoek en het Revalidatie Centrum Amsterdam. In 1987 richtte hij het Instituut voor toegepaste neurowetenschappen (stichting ITON) op, waar hij tot op heden werkzaam is. De stichting ITON biedt nascholingscursussen aan op het gebied van de toegepaste Neurowetenschappen.
Van contractie naar actie: Theorieen over motoriek en toepassingen in sport, therapie en pedagogiek
by B. van CranenburghIedere student breekt zich wel eens het hoofd over het juiste gebruik van de medische terminologie. Gelukkig is er nu het "Groene Boekje" voor medische termen! In dit boekje: de logica van de medische taal door deze te ontleden tot stamwoorden en voor- en achtervoegsels, een opsomming van regels die gelden voor de uitspraak van medische termen en het gebruik van enkel- en meervoud. Ook worden andere relevante (taalkundige) aspecten beschreven. Aan de orde komen o.a. het gelegitimeerd gebruik van Nederlandse termen, het liggend streepje, afkortingen, de belangrijkste verschillen tussen oude en nieuwe spelling, medische eponiemen, eenheden en hun voorvoegsels. Achterin is een alfabetische lijst opgenomen met een groot aantal medische termen.