Jones & Bartlett Learning Health Blog

The recently published Comprehensive Respiratory Therapy Exam Preparation Guide, Third Edition by Craig L. Scanlan, Al Heuer, and Narciso E. Rodriguez just received 5 stars and a score of 100 from Doody’s Review Service.

Topics: Respiratory Care, Doody's Review Service

Physical therapy students need both the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate medical evidence and apply it to the practice of physical therapy. They find both in Guide to Evidence-Based Physical Therapist Practice, Fourth Edition by Dianne V. Jewell, the leading evidence-based practice text for physical therapy. In a recent 4-star review, Monique Serpas, PT, DPT, OCS, from Touro Infirmary, writes for Doody's Review Service that it is a "comprehensive introduction."

Topics: physical therapy, Doody's Review Service

Informatics for Health Professionals by Kathleen Mastrian and Dee McGonigle recently received a 4-star review. David M. Liebovitz, MD, from the University of Chicago Medicine, writes for Doody's Review Service that it is,

"…an effective introduction to informatics for a broad audience of allied health professionals. The pairing of the online site with the book…augments the high quality through reinforcing key concepts."

Topics: allied health, Dee McGonigle, Doody's Review Service, Health, health professionals, informatics, Kathleen Mastrian, Review

Athlete safety and the prevention of sudden death on the field are growing concerns in sports and physical activity. That's what makes the groundbreaking Preventing Sudden Death in Sport and Physical Activity, Second Edition by Douglas J. Casa and Rebecca L. Stearns so essential. In a recent 5-star review, Ernest Eugene, MS, BS, from Virginia Tech, writing for Doody's Review Service raves that,

“The new edition of this important book reflects the updates in this field as a result of the research since the previous edition. I will use in my daily practice.”

Topics: ACSM, American College of Sports Medicine, Doody's Review Service, Douglas J. Casa, Health, Rebecca L. Stearnsso, Review, Sports

We are pleased to announce that Leadership for Health Professionals: Theory, Skills, and Applications, Third Edition by Gerald (Jerry) R. Ledlow and James H. Stephens has just received a perfect, 5-star review. Cynthia L Cummings, EdD, RN, CHSE, from the University of North Florida Brooks College of Health, writing for Doody's Review Service, says:

“I loved this book. It is easy to follow with an excellent discussion and flow of topics. The book would be an excellent resource for anyone interested in healthcare leadership.”

Topics: allied health, Doody's Review Service, health administration, health care leadership, Leadership, leadership for health professionals, ledlow, New Text, Review, stephens

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

The recently published Professional Skills for the Pharmacy Technician by Stephanie C. Peshek just received a perfect score of 100 and 5 stars from Doody's Review Service. Jennifer L. Colon, PharmD, MS, MBA, from Temple University School of Pharmacy, writing for Doody's Review Service, calls it,

“…the most valuable reference and educational tool available for pharmacy technicians. [It] stands out [because it acknowledges] advancing technology and…the need to integrate pharmacy technicians as valued members of the healthcare team.”

Topics: allied health, Doody's Review Service, Health, Pharmaceutical sciences, Pharmacy Technician, Review, Stephanie C. Peshek

Excellent news to share-- Ethics in Health Administration: A Practical Approach for Decision Makers, Third Edition by Eileen E. Morrison just received a 5-star review. According to Joseph T. Norris, MA, from Saint Louis University, writing for Doody's Review Service,

"This is a very good book for interested students and college professors to begin digging into the world of healthcare ethics from the perspective of business and administration."

Topics: Doody's Review Service, Eileen E. Morrison, Health, health administration, Health Administration, Review

The rave reviews have begun for Patient Communication for Pharmacy: A Case-Study Approach on Theory and Practice by Min Liu and Lakesha M. Butler. It just received five stars and a perfect score of 100 from Doody’s Review Service.

According to Jennifer L. Colon, PharmD, MS, MBA, from Temple University School of Pharmacy, writing for Doody's Review Service, it is,

“…a wonderful addition to pharmacy education. So little time is spent ensuring students move into the profession with appropriate communication skills. This is a unique, much needed entry in the field."

Topics: Doody's Review Service, Health, Lakesha M. Butler, Min Liu, Pharmacy, Review

Wonderful news-- Introduction to Human Disease: Pathophysiology for Health Professionals, Sixth Edition by Agnes G. Loeffler and Michael N. Hart just received five stars and a perfect score of 100 from Doody's Review Service.

Steven K Hamick, AAS, BIS, from William Beaumont Hospitals, writing for Doody's Review Service, says that,

"The authors have done a masterful job of updating this book and it remains highly recommended for all nursing and allied health programs."

Topics: Agnes G. Loeffler, allied health, Doody's Review Service, Health, Human Disease, Michael N. Hart, Review