First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.

A practical, easy-to-use manual for maintaining and promoting the health of families and a concise guide to management of problems encountered during the delivery of family health care. Presented are protocols for management and prevention of disease arranged into phrases, decision-making algorithms, and tables that can be used while working. The book focuses on the social, cultural and environmental needs of the family unit as well as the physical and psychological needs of individual members, and offers a selection of excellent assessment tools including physical, developmental, nutritional, environmental and interpersonal. Also included are tips for client education and health promotion resources.

The Credentialing Handbook provides comprehensive, plain-English guida nce to understand and master the provider credentialing process in any health care setting. With sample forms, checklists, flowcharts, and c orrespondence, this practical guide walks you through every aspect of effective credentialing, appointment, and recredentialing. You'll lear n: key steps in the credentialing process; about express credentialin g models; how to credential allied health practitioners; typical time frames and tracking systems; pros and cons of delegating credentialin g, plus more.

Abstract: Clinical guidance is offered for health care professionals (obstetric nurses, nurse practitioners, and other health professionals) who are actively involved in providing health care to the childbearing family. The material assumes a basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and nursing principles and skills, and is focused on theoretical fundamentals and technical skills required by the practicing nurse. Some of the material may not have been covered in nursing school. Twenty-three chapters address aspects of: maternal anatomy and fetal growth; pregnancy diagnosis and physiology; maternal nutrition; high-risk pregnancies; the 4 stages of labor; assessment of fetal status; psychological effects and discomforts of the pregnant mother; deviations during childbearing stages; obstetric emergencies; the postpartum period and its problems; assessment of the newborn infant; and infant feeding (i.e., bottle feeding and breastfeeding. Information on medications, a chart of laboratory tests, a list of the rights of the pregnant mother, and a glossary are appended. (wz).