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	The Clinician’s Guide to Chronic Disease Management for Long-Term Conditions: A cognitive-behavioural approach Gill Furze, Jenny Donnison and Robert JP Lewin ISBN: 9781905539154 • Published by M&K Update Ltd • May 2008 • 168 pp • illustrated Written with clinicians in mind who are caring for people with long-term or chronic conditions, the aim of this book is to provide an informative and useful resource to help clinicians understand how people deal with, and adjust to, life with a long-term condition. The book will not equip the reader with an in-depth knowledge of psychological theory, but instead provides background knowledge and theory of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and how it can help to give people a positive approach to living with their condition. Contents include: Cognitive–behavioural therapy • Anxiety and depression • Impairment and disability • Assessing needs and outcomes • Unhelpful patient beliefs • Decisional balance sheet • Unhelpful coping behaviour • York Angina Beliefs Questionnaire • Overcoming resistance to change • Goal setting to change behaviour • Goal setting diary • Reducing stress • Further reading and training in CBT About the authors Gill Furze is a nurse who practised for many years in medical rehabilitation and cardiac care and prevention, and is currently Senior Research Fellow at the British Heart Foundation Care and Education Research Group at the University of York. Bob Lewin pioneered the use of cognitive–behavioural self management programmes in cardiac illness more than 20 years ago, developing and evaluating The Heart Manual, a programme now in use in many settings in the UK and overseas. He is currently Professor of Rehabilitation at the University of York and Director of the British Heart Foundation Care & Education Research Group. Jenny Donnison is a clinical psychologist with an interest in cognitive therapy. She has an interest in health psychology and the impact of chronic health problems on psychological well being, for example through involvement in projects on coronary heart disease, asthma and diabetes. Price: £26.00
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	The Management of COPD In Primary and Secondary Care Edited by Dr David Lynes Head of Education, Respiratory Training UK, Merseyside ISBN: 9781905539284 • December 2007 • M&K Update Ltd Paperback • 200 pages • illustrated COPD is preventable and treatable, yet its low profile and late presentation means that many people are not diagnosed until the disease has progressed to a moderate or severe stage, where interventions are less effective. The education of all healthcare professionals is therefore essential in improving care for this patient group. It is not simply a disease of the airways; it also has cognitive and social aspects and if care is to be optimised it needs to be approached holistically. This book addresses a wide range of issues and includes a chapter on the patient’s perspective, written by a patient, which gives useful insights. It merits a place in the healthcare library. Gill Hall, Chief Executive, Respiratory Education UK CONTENTS INCLUDE: Pathological processes, aetiology and natural history • The patient’s perspective • Assessment and diagnosis • Pharmacological management of chronic disease • Managing an exacerbation in primary care • Management of respiratory failure caused by exacerbations • Smoking and smoking cessation • Holistic issues • Domiciliary oxygen therapy • Pulmonary rehabilitation ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS Eric Brownrigg is a retired carpenter and teacher. Eric has assisted in the coordination of ‘Breathe Easy’ support groups and participates in various initiatives including research and Practice Development Unit accreditation. Dave Burns RGN, BSc (Hons), MSc is National Training Manager at Respiratory Education UK and Senior Lecturer, Edge Hill University. Pat Fairclough RGN, MSc is a lecturer at Respiratory Education UK and a Respiratory Nurse Specialist. Karen Frankland RGN, RM is Short Course Manager, Respiratory Education UK Carol Kelly BSc (Hons), PGDip, RGN is a Senior Lecturer at Edge Hill University and Respiratory Education UK. Carol was previously a Respiratory Nurse Specialist in Hertfordshire and Respiratory Ward Manager, Lecturer/Practitioner at Warrington Hospital in Cheshire. Dave Lynes ENG, RGN, DPSN, BSc (Hons), PhD is Head of Education at Respiratory Education UK and Academic Lead, Edge Hill University. Sue Meehan RGN, BSc (Hons) is a lecturer at Respiratory Education UK and was recently a Lecturer/Practitioner at Southport Spinal Injuries Centre. Jenny Sparrow BPharm (Hons), MRPharmS, Dip Clin Pharm is a senior clinical pharmacist specialising in respiratory medicine at Aintree University Hospitals. Price: £27.00
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	Routine Blood Results Explained 2nd Edition NEW Second Edition now includes pregnancy and paediatrics Author Dr Andrew Blann PhD FRCPath ISBN: 9781905539383 May 2007 • M&K Update Ltd • 168 pages • illustrated The 2nd Edition has benefited from some structural changes, notably the merging of separate Chapters on calcium and the thyroid into a single section. New text, generally in response to comments from readers and delegates on M&K courses, includes more details on blood transfusion, and also a completely new Chapter with sections on pregnancy, paediatrics, and on immunology as applied to the inflammatory auto-immune connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Contents Introduction Abbreviations Part 1: Haematology Part 2: Biochemistry Part 3: Combined Haematology and Biochemistry Case Reports Part 4: Appendices of normal ranges Price: £26.00
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	Arterial Blood Gas Analysis: - An easy learning guide Fiona Foxall, MA, BSc, Head of Continuing Education, University of Wolverhampton ISBN: 9781905539048 • August 2008 • M&K Update Ltd Paperback • 96 pages • illustrated Blood gas analysis is one of the most frequently requested blood tests when caring for the critically ill patient, as it provides very valuable information about the respiratory and acid–base status of the patient (Shoulders-Odom, 2000). However, many healthcare professionals find it difficult to get to grips with blood gas analysis. It often seems complex and daunting, but if you work your way through this book and carry out all the exercises, you will soon become con?dent and competent at analysing blood gases and will understand all the information that initially seemed so complicated. Blood gas analysis is a skill, which requires continuous practice, so once you have completed this workbook keep analysing blood gases as often as you can and discuss your findings with your mentor, until it becomes easy. Forthcoming titles in the Easy Learning Guide series: • Haemodynamic monitoring • Cardiac arrhythmia recognition • Artificial ventilation • Fluid and electrolyte balance and control • Neurological observations and their significance Price: £12.00
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