Essential Clinical Global Health is a brand–new, pioneering, and evidence–based textbook that provides a clinical overview of the increasingly prominent specialty of global health. Originally developed from a course at Harvard Medical School, and now with contributions from nearly 100 world–renowned global health experts from across the globe, this textbook presents vital information required of students, trainees, and clinicians during their international experiences and training. Essential Clinical Global Health introduces readers to the up–to–date knowledge, skills, and approaches needed for productive and rewarding global health experiences. It provides essential clinical information on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in low– and middle–income countries. The textbook also includes practical guidance on topics such as health systems, population–based approaches, cultural awareness and sensitivity, travel preparedness and safety, and career development in global health. With key learning objectives in each chapter, practical clinical advice, setting–appropriate guidelines, personal field experiences from student and clinician contributors, Essential Clinical Global Health is the first global health textbook with a clinical focus for healthcare students, trainees, and providers. INDICE: Contributors Preface How to use your textbook About the companion website Part 1: Introduction 1 Working Clinically in Resource–Limited Settings 2 Health Care Systems 3 Health Program Development and Evaluation 4 Preparing for Travel and Staying Safe Abroad Part 2: Newborn and Child Health 5 Overview of Child Health 6 Newborn Care 7 Birth Asphyxia 8 Acute Respiratory Infections 9 Diarrheal Illness and Rehydration 10 Malaria 11 Measles 12 Malnutrition and Micronutrient Deficiencies 13 Child Development Part 3: Adolescent, Reproductive and Maternal Health 14 Adolescent Health 15 Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights 16 Sexually Transmitted Infections 17 Maternal Health Part 4: Infectious Diseases 18 HIV/AIDS 19 Tuberculosis 20 Neglected and Other Tropical Diseases Part 5: Non–Communicable Diseases 21 Cardiovascular Disease 22 Chronic Respiratory Disease 23 Diabetes and Endocrinology 24 Cancer and Blood Disorders 25 Trauma and Emergency Care 26 Critical Care 27 Mental Health and Neurological Disorders 28 Dermatology 29 Oral Health 30 Blindness and Visual Impairment Part 6: Other Global Health Topics 31 Essential Laboratory Skills 32 Nursing Care 33 Pharmacy 34 Humanitarian Assistance 35 Technologies in Global Health 36 Illness in the Returning Traveler 37 Developing a Career in Global Health
- ISBN: 978-1-118-63844-6
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 528
- Fecha Publicación: 02/01/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés