Author: Institute of Medicine (U. S.)Institute of Medicin
Publisher: National Academy Press
Keywords: practice, protocols, transplantation, organ, heart, beating, non
Number of Pages: 156
Published: 2000-05-15
List price: $44.00
ISBN-10: 0309066417
ISBN-13: 9780309066419

Discusses the findings and recommendations of a workshop held in Washington, D.C., on May 24-25, 1999. Provides information on non-heart-beating organ donation among hospitals and procurement organizations (OPOs) involved in these donations and those with concerns about whether and how to proceed. For policymakers and administrators. Softcover.

Author: National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicin
Publisher: National Academies Pre
Keywords: creationism, evolution, science
Number of Pages: 88
Published: 2008-01-04
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 0309105862
ISBN-13: 9780309105866

How did life evolve on Earth? The answer to this question can help us understand our past and prepare for our future. Although evolution provides credible and reliable answers, polls show that many people turn away from science, seeking other explanations with which they are more comfortable. In the book, Science, Evolution, and Creationism, a group of experts assembled by the National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine explain the fundamental methods of science, document the overwhelming evidence in support of biological evolution, and evaluate the alternative perspectives offe

Author: National Research Council and Institute of Medicin
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: research, briefing, publication, nmab, summary, development, findings, welfare, children, new
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 1997-01-16
List price: $15.00
ISBN-10: 0309056896
ISBN-13: 9780309056892

Author: Roundtable on Health LiteracyInstitute of Medicin
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: first, workshop, summary, consumer, putting, literacy, ehealth, communication, health
Number of Pages: 126
Published: 2009-03-24
List price: $32.00
ISBN-10: 0309126428
ISBN-13: 9780309126427

Book DescriptionThere is great enthusiasm over the use of emerging interactive health information technologies-often referred to as eHealth-and the potential these technologies have to improve the quality, capacity, and efficiency of the health care system. However, many doctors, advocacy groups, policy makers and consumers are concerned that electronic health systems might help individuals and communities with greater resources while leaving behind those with limited access to technology. In order to address this problem, the Institute of Medicine’s Roundtable on Health Literacy held a

Author: National Cancer Policy Board Institute of Medicin
Publisher: National Academies Pre
Keywords: care, cancer, quality, ensuring
Number of Pages: 246
Published: 1999-08-15
List price: $37.95
ISBN-10: 0309064805
ISBN-13: 9780309064804

Text offers wide-ranging data and a picture of how cancer care is delivered in our nation, from early detection to end-of-life issues. Defines quality care and recommends how to monitor, measure, and extend quality care to people with cancer. Approaches to accountability in health care are reviewed. For researchers, clinicians, and policy makers. Softcover.Book DescriptionWe all want to believe that when people get cancer, they will receive medical care of the highest quality. Even as new scientific breakthroughs are announced, though, many cancer patients may be getting the wrong care, too li

Author: The Landscape Institute and the Institute of Envir
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Keywords: impact, assessment, visual, amp, landscape, guidelines
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 2002-06-15
List price: $83.95
ISBN-10: 041523185X
ISBN-13: 9780415231855

This second edition continues to provide guidelines on the best practice using an iterative, assessment-based approach to design developing for all types and scales of development, with comprehensive advice on the practice and monitoring of landscape and visual impact assessment. This edition updates and extends the existing Guidelines introducing new techniques, tool methodologies and applications.

Author: CFA Institute
Publisher: CFA Institute
Keywords: handbook, practice, standards
Number of Pages: 184
Published: 2005-06
List price: $40.00
ISBN-10: 1932495339
ISBN-13: 9781932495331

The ninth edition of the Handbook contains the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, commentary and interpretation of the Code and Standards with examples illustrating application of the Standards in the day-to-day professional activities of members and candidates, and a self-administered Standards of Practice examination with commentary. The ninth edition provides guidance on the Code and Standards that are effective 1 January 2006.