Jones & Bartlett Learning Health Blog

Fantastic news to share - Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders, Second Edition by Ilias Papathanasiou and Patrick Coppens just received a perfect 5 star review. Writing for Doody’s Review Service, Karen McVay, M.S., CCC-SLP of the University of South Alabama praises both the text and the online resources.

“This edition incorporates current examples and relevant updates as a result of recent research, while the website resources give readers additional multimedia formats for learning.”

Topics: allied health, Doody's Review Service, Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disor, allied health, allied health professional, Aphasia, Coppens, papathanasiou

June is National Aphasia Awareness Month. This national campaign is to educate the public about aphasia and to recognize those who are living or caring for people with aphasia. The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association increasing aphasia awareness by sharing tips, effects, and assisting devices.

Topics: American Stroke Association, Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disor, Ilias PAPATHANASIOU, allied health professional, American Heart Association, Aphasia, National Aphasia Awareness Month, Patrick Coppens

The recently published Equipment for Respiratory Care by Teresa A. Volsko, Robert L. Chatburn, and Mohamad F. El-Khatib is changing the paradigm of historic respiratory care equipment books. Focusing on the clinical application of patient care, this text enhances key critical thinking skills with clear explanations of the features of the equipment as well as the way it functions.

Topics: allied health, New Text, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Care, Teresa A. Volsko, allied health professional, Equipment for Respiratory Care

Legal and Ethical Issues for Health Professionals, Fourth Edition is now available.

Topics: allied health, Health, Legal and Ethical Issues, New Edition, Author, Health Professions, navigate, George D. Pozgar, legal and ethical issues for health professionals, allied health professional, Pozgar

Just Published: Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor, Fifth Edition

Topics: allied health, Health, New Edition, marketing, Souza, Thomas A. Souza, allied health professional, Chiropractic, chiropractic

Dr. Donna Shalala

Topics: allied health, HHS, Author, cultural nuances, health professionals, Health Professions, patient diversity, shalala, allied health professional, Patti Rose

An article found on ChicagoTribune.com takes a deep look into the profession of Physician Assistants, with insight from Kristine Healy, a family medicine PA of 35 years.

Topics: allied health, health, Health, health administration, health professionals, Health Professions, PA, allied health professional

US News & World Report just released their list of the Best Jobs of 2014, and 40 of the top 100 picks are health care jobs. Among other criteria, US News selected and ranked these jobs based on the number of expected openings, advancement opportunities, career fulfillment and salary expectations.

Topics: allied health, Health, registered nurse, respiratory therapist, health administration, health professionals, Health Professions, Health Science, nurse practitioner, Pharmacy, physical therapy, Medication, Health care, National Health, Personal Health, Pharmaceutical sciences, Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Care, allied health professional, Careers, Health Care Industry, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist, Physician, Speech-Language Pathologist

Ideal for professional pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, research fellows, practitioners and clinical researchers, Principles of Research Design and Drug Literature Evaluation provides a balanced approach covering critical elements of clinical research, biostatistical principles, and scientific literature evaluation techniques for evidence-based medicine.

Topics: Health, health administration, health professionals, Health Professions, Health Science, New text, Pharmacy, Medication, medication, Pharmaceutical sciences, allied health professional, Drug Literature Evaluation

As an aspiring medical laboratory technician, Introduction to Diagnostic Microbiology for the Laboratory Sciences is the all-in-one resource necessary for you to develop a foundation in microbiology.  A must-have text for students as well as a helpful reference for practitioners, it reviews the microorganisms most commonly encountered in clinical settings and clearly explains basic laboratory procedures.

Topics: allied health, Health, microbiology, health administration, Health Administration, health professionals, Health Professions, Health Science, New Text, New text, Laboratory Sciences, allied health professional, Diagnostic Microbiology