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Reflects the many changes that have taken place in the health professions. ... Read more

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David Loxterkamp is a family practitioner in Belfast, Maine, and TheMeasure of My Days is an account of one year in his life and those he serves. It soonbecomes clear in Loxterkamp's chronicle that one need not look to big city emergencyrooms for medical drama: among his patients, the doctor includes one woman suffering from the debilitating and ultimately fatal Lou Gehrig's disease and another dying slowly fromlung cancer.The dramatic, the tragic, and the transcendent moments of medicine areinterspersed in Loxterkamp's journal with more mundane matters--breakfast withhis family, Easter Sunday services at church, shopping at the supermarket--that complete the picture of a small-town doctor's life.

In the pages of Loxterkamp's journal, the reader meets mill workers and lobsterfishermen, churchgoers and backsliders, young and old, the just-born and the soon-to-die.The author's relationships with his friends, neighbors, and patients, as well as the greaterissues that arise from those relationships,form the backbone of this thoughtful, year-in-the-life memoir. ... Read more

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In Medicine For More Of The Right Reasons
I had some spare time and was browsing through Amazon when I ran across this book. I have owned the hardcopy book for several years, I had purchased it after reading an article in "Life" magazine about Dr. Loxtercamp in which this book had been noted. I found the book most interesting and found myself walking through the area of Maine he practices as he went about journalling his days and his times & thoughts of his personal family time.

I found the man and his story most inspiring. Alot of people in today's medicine either are in the field for the money or find themselves disallusioned with the field because of all the insurance buracracy. I find those people who are in their field because that is where they truly want to be and for the want of helping others to be a rare find.

I could also follow along Dr. Loxtercamp's views and journeys of a small town doctor from working in the medical area. He tells his story compassionately and the reader can feel his humanity for others.

Over the past couple of years, I had looked forward for another publication and writing for Dr. Loxtercamp but sadly never ran across progression of this book. I found myself wanting to know more about how his journey has progressed along in the small town medical practice.

A highly suggested read.

Good for those who want a slow read
I enjoyed this book a good deal, particularly Loxterkamp's attention to God and faith and the notion of ministering. I admire Loxterkamp's bravery for so much soul-searching over a year of his practice. This is a book to savor for those interested in rural medicine or family medicine. I give it 4 stars instead of 5 because I found his writing a bit labored. It's slow-going reading. It's also very much about him, him, him. A good contrast is to read Verghese's In My Own Country. Loxterkamp lacks Verghese's fluid style and attention to others. Despite his efforts to humanize, Loxterkamp presents fairly 2-dimensional portraits of his patients. This book is really more of an interior meditation, albeit a very good one.

This is a autobiography of the life of a doctor.
This is the first book in a long time that I read with care. Usually I skim through pretty rapidly. I liked his candor and insight into his patients' lives. It was interesting how he managed to intertwine his professional life with his family. I enjoyed his constant concern about the effect of religion on his life and others. His questions about death and dying were good. It has to be of concern for all of us eventually. I recommended this book to our local librarian! ... Read more

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VGM Professional Careers SeriesOffers high-level information about the many job choices within various professional career fields. Each book provides complete information about a given specialty, including responsibilities, opportunities for advancement, and salaries. An excellent choice for career planning courses offered by professional schools and departments. ... Read more

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A true survivor8
A must read for any parent or spouse of an ADHD person!! Not only was this informative & truly helpful, but it was incredibly touching! Dr. Kuendig took a personal approach adding in the trials and tribulations that so many of us (and our children) face. I found myself both, crying & laughing thru the entire book! I gave copies to my son & the school guidance counselor.

A real look . . .
Dr Kuendig's book is just what it states in the title - the story of his lifetime struggles with ADHD. His perspective is very personal and reflective as well as professional sound, as he is now a psychologist treating patients with ADHD.

It's a wonderful story of one man's journey that you can use to get a perspective on living with ADHD. One warning: I was inclined to give it to my son to read; the story would be very comforting and encouraging to him. There are some discussions of a lifestyle of drugs and sex that may make it inappropriate for younger ages. Read it yourself first. It is well worth it.

the real story
First-hand experience from a professional and successful adult with ADHD. Touching, truthful, emotional. Allows reader, both with ADHD and without, to relate to the characteristics of the disease.

A MUST READ
A MUST READ FOR ANYONE WHO KNOW SOMEONE WITH ADHD OR HAS IT THEMSELVES. STORY TOLD BY SOMEONE WHO HAS ADHD HIMSELF AND HOW HE HAS LEARNED TO LIVE WITH IT AND SUCCEED. ... Read more

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This state-of-the-art book describes the characteristics of local, state and federal public health agencies. All aspects of public health information are discussed in this book, including history, legal issues, delivery of core services like data management and disease control as well as tools required to practice public health services, such as leadership and budgeting. This book is essential for anyone involved in the development of public health systems today and into the future. ... Read more

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Many crucial medical care decisions are made in outpatient settings, yet physician training continues to be primarily conducted in inpatient settings. Medical educators have long recognized the need for better ambulatory care training. Teaching Ambulatory Medicine: Moving Medical Education into the Office is a comprehensive guide to teaching this vital aspect of medical care.Emphasizing the benefits of ambulatory teaching for both medical students and office-based physicians, Durso offers practical advice on starting and carrying out medical education in this area.

Teaching Ambulatory Medicine covers the principles of teaching ambulatory medicine and the techniques required to ensure a successful educational experience for students and teachers alike.Durso describes the basic elements of learning theory and the steps involved in developing an effective student-teacher relationship.Emphasizing the importance of the doctor-patient relationship in ambulatory care settings, Durso provides tips for preparing students to interact with patients and for including patients in the learning experience.Since most physicians have no formal training as teachers, the author includes methods for evaluating the learner and the teacher, and he offers suggestions for addressing the challenges that may arise when teaching students in the office.Teaching Ambulatory Medicine is a helpful guide to a rewarding aspect of medical education and will be tremendously useful for all those teaching health care professionals who are in the early stages of their careers. ... Read more

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This is the first book to cover all of the pertinent information that any worker, in any position, in any type of health care organization needs to know to present a professional image and to be successful in his/her job. Written in a personal, conversational, easy-to-read-and-understand style, it focuses on the "soft skills" (rather than on the hands-on technical skills) that are needed to perform in a professional, ethical, legal, and competent manner, regardless of one's job function/position--e.g., communicating appropriately, working well on teams, respecting and valuing differences, and interacting effectively with co-workers, patients, visitors, and guests.Making a Commitment to Your Job (work ethic, accountability, compliance, quality of work); Personal Traits of the Health Care Professional (character, reputation, respect, trust, ethics, and morals); Working with Others (interpersonal relationships, personality preferences, teamwork, diversity, manners, communication skills, conflict resolution, and customer service); Personal Skills (appearance and grooming, personal habits, language and grammar, problem solving, managing time, stress, personal finances, and change); Growth and Advancement (career planning, goal setting, effective resumes, and interviewing skills). For anyone preparing for a career in health care (whether as an allied health professional, nurse, or clerical or support staff), as well as for new and current health care workers in any setting who could benefit from additional professionalism training. ... Read more

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"provide[s] information not readily available elsewhere... a valuable book for younger women physicians struggling to make a life for themselves."

-New England Journal of MedicineWomen in Medicine: Career and Life Management is a newly revised, expanded, and updated third edition of the successful Stress and Women Physicians.The authors' new experiences, up-to-the-minute data, and a changing medical milieu provide a substantial revision of the previous two popular editions.Women in Medicine: Career and Life Management is pertinent to contemporary medicine because women represent a rapidly growing percentage of the physician population.Women physicians and their professional and personal partners will find this book invaluable.In addition to covering general issues related to women physicians, the third edition includes specialized new topics, such as:* Minority Women Physicians * Stress Prevention and Management * Disability in Women Physicians * Older Women PhysiciansWomen in Medicine: Career and Life Management also includes case vignettes and useful appendices, such as resource lists, organizations, and Web-site addresses.This edition serves as an ideal resource for learning and coping with the unique issues faced by women physicians.It is an insightful and indispensable book- required reading for all physicians. ... Read more

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New England Journal of Medicine review
The New England Journal of Medicine (Vol 347, #18, pg. 1459; 10/31/2002) says that this book provides "information not readily available elsewhere" and that it is a "valuable book for younger women physicians struggling to make a life for themselves". ... Read more

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A poorly edited textbook with a number of obvious errors
This book is a required textbook for a Medical Assistant training course in which I'm currently enrolled. I don't wish to demean the overall quality or accuracy of the information contained in the book. However, there are a number of fairly obvious errors in the text and instances of what I can only judge to be very poor editing of the final product. This is a relatively expensive textbook intended to train potential health care workers. The book stresses the need for professionalism, accuracy, and quality performance by Medical Assistants. Under the circumstances, I find it unconscionable that so many errors and oversights found their way into the final product. ... Read more

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Current and comprehensive, this competency-based textbookprovides a wealth of guidance for administrative and clinical skills,emphasizing communication and patient education throughout. Allentry-level DACUM competencies are covered, with specific competenciesexplained separately and listed with DACUM reference numbers. Anabundance of step-by-step, four-color illustrated procedures arepresented in a two-column format with action and rationale. Eachprocedure provides an Overview, Equipment, Implementation, andDocumentation. The text's unique organization combines a detailedreview of anatomy and physiology for each system and lists the clinicalmedical assistant's role in treating disorders of that system. Coverageincludes: charting and documentation; computerization of the medicaloffice; Quality Improvement; new Standard Precautions for infectioncontrol; current knowledge on infectious diseases; and working withspecial populations, including pediatric and geriatric patients.Concluding chapters on Externship and Employment promote a smoothertransition to the work environment. Helpful pedagogy, including KeyTerms, a Glossary and Critical Thinking Challenges familiarize studentswith the material and help with problem-solving. ... Read more

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Not A First Choice
I was a regional medical assistant program specialist for a vocational school. We had adopted this book. It was Lippincott's first venture into Medical Assisting. What a mistake. Teachers and students complained from day 1 about the erroneous information, outdated data, and the multitude of typos.

Additionally, there was little customer service. We were ordering about 2000 copies per year. We switched to another publisher after one year, but never heard from Lippincott! ... Read more

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Addresses the most frequently asked questions physicians have about medical writing and oral presentations and offers practical solutions. ... Read more

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This is a basic guide providing translations to Spanish for many commonly encountered problems in health care ... Read more

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A useful resource for healthcare professionals
A useful collection of the seminal journal articles which go beyond the articulation of theory to the actual bedside interaction between clinicians and patients. This is an especially useful resource for present and future clinicians, institutional ethics committee members, and those who teach ethics to healthcare professionals. It will occupy a prominent place on my bookshelf. ... Read more