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HEALTH
McGraw-Hill Allied Health
Medical Dictionary
Dumith | First Edition, © 2008
Simple straightforward definitions
in understandable language with
cross-referencing done meticulously.
Our dictionary uses common language
as much as possible or uses medical
terms that appear in the dictionary or
are explained where they are used.
• Extensive coverage of anatomy
groups (such as tables of muscles,
bones, and nerves at those entries)
and an overview 32-page 4-color
insert of anatomy art and text.
• Warnings are put at all abbreviations
that are no longer allowed to be handwritten
in medical documents so as to
avoid medical errors. An appendix of
these abbreviations is also included.
• A straightforward comprehensive
pronunciation system with as few
symbols as possible enables the user
to clearly pronounce medical terms-a
skill that is essential in allied health
careers.
• Student CD-ROM to accompany the
McGraw-Hill Allied Health Dictionary
contains searchable list and audio
pronunciations for all terms in the
Dictionary.
Text (hardcover, 1408 pages) 9780073510965
Focus on Health
Hahn, Payne, Gallant, Fletcher |
Second Canadian Edition, © 2006
This text integrates coverage of
health care services within the
discussion of personal health issues
such as fitness, chronic conditions, and
substance abuse. Extensive technology
is also integrated into the text through
Online Learning Centre boxes,
HealthQuest Activities, and “Health on
the Web” boxes.
Features
• Psychological health, suicide intervention
and electroconvulsive theory
• Information on costs and benefits of
stress
• Making better fast food choices
• Canada’s Physical Activity Guide
• Canadian Health Care system (i.e.,
new Canadian Public Health Agency)
Table of Contents
Part 1: The Mind
Part 2: The Body
Part 3: Substance Abuse and Addiction
Part 4: Preventing Disease
Part 5: The Life Cycle
Part 6: Consumer and Safety Issues
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Student Text (softcover, 560 pages)
9780070877368
Fit and Well
Fahey, Wong | First Canadian Edition,
© 2007
The text provides comprehensive
advice on wellness-related behaviour
and practicing a healthier way of life,
coverage of health-related fitness and
nutrition.
Features
• Canadian content and examples,
coverage of Canada’s Food Guide has
been included, along with Canada’s
Physical Activity Guide and physical
fitness testing, Canadian programs
such as CAHPERD.
• Lab Activities and Hands on Self
Assessments—these appear at the
end of every chapter and are useful
for students to determine their current
level of wellness and create plans for
making positive changes in their lifestyle.
The Using Your Results sections
guide students in setting goals and
moving forward based on the results
of the assessments.
• Extensive pedagogy and self-assessment
tools that promote behaviour
change, including a Behaviour Change
Workbook at the back of the text
extensive pedagogical tools including
Take Charge boxes and Motivation for
Change sections that provide advice
and strategies for beginning a behaviour
change strategy program and
maintaining healthy habits over time.
Student Text (softcover, 480 pages)
9780070877535
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