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	Nutritional Care of Older People Workbook Amanda Taylor BSc Hons, PGDip, Registered Dietician ISBN: 9781905539055 • April 2008 • M&K Update Ltd • 64 pages Good nutrition contributes to the health of elderly people and their ability to maintain their independence, mobility and overall quality of life for longer. Ultimately, these factors may also lessen the burden of health costs. The public and the press are very interested in food, especially food in hospitals and other institutions. The food that is provided in hospitals and care homes can define the whole experience of the organisation for the patient (or service user). They may or may not be able to tell the difference between good or bad treatment, but can always tell if the food is good or bad. This workbook has been written to heighten awareness of nutrition as care and encourage readers to take ownership of ensuring that good practice is implemented on a day to day basis. You will find that completing the exercises will improve your understanding of what nutritional care means to your client group whether they are in hospital, residential care or in their own home. Contents include: What is a healthy diet? • Malnutrition and monitoring patients who may be at risk of malnutrition • Food fortification and nutritional supplements • Special dietary needs • Ethnicity, religion and culture • relevant policy guidelines and standards • Appendices: Diet History Chart • Food Record Chart • Weight Chart • Checklist for Best Practice – social care and hospital wards About the author Amanda Taylor BSc Hons, PGDip, Registered Dietician This workbook draws on Amanda’s experience working with older people, both as a dietician and as a healthcare assistant in domiciliary care, nursing homes and in the acute setting. Price: £13.00
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	Self-assessment in Paediatric Musculoskeletal Trauma X-rays Karen Sakthivel-Wainford, Advanced Radiographer Practitioner H.D.C.R. (R),PG Cert, MSc. ISBN: 9781905539345 • Published by M&K Update Ltd • May 2008 • 300 pp • illustrated Many nurse practitioners and radiographer practitioners view paediatric trauma radiographs with a certain amount of trepidation. Rightly so – paediatric radiographs can be difficult to interpret, requiring additional learning and experience, but that is the challenge, and interest of paediatric trauma. The aim of this book is to assist with that professional development. There are 100 case studies each with radiograph image. The book is designed to support whatever course you have done whether reporting, ‘red dotting’ or commenting or to encourage you to go on ‘that course’. It can be used as a revision book, a study aid, or to help in preparation for an assessment. However you use the book it will encourage you to read more and research more into musculoskeletal trauma and its radiographic appearance; for it is a fascinating topic and there is always more to learn! Contents include: Non-accidental Injuries • Wrist and Hand Trauma • Elbow and Forearm Trauma • Shoulder Trauma • Ankle and Foot Trauma • Knee and Tibia/Fibula Trauma • Pelvis and Hip Trauma • Spine, Skull and Facial Trauma • A Selection of Cases Price: £29.00
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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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	Eye Emergencies - The Practitioners Guide Dorothy Field, RGN, OND, BSc (Hons), PGCE (A), MA, EdD. Lecturer Practitioner, Bournemouth Eye Unit and School of Health and Social Care, Bournemouth University Julie Tillotson, RGN, OND, BSc (Hons), Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Bournemouth Eye Unit ISBN: 9781905539086 • January 2008 • M&K Update Ltd Paperback • 188 pages • illustrated Excellent resource for professionals, whose work involves dealing with an acute ophthalmic presentation. The term ‘practitioner’ includes doctors, ophthalmic nurses, emergency care practitioners, nurse practitioners, nurses in accident and emergency departments and ‘walk in’ centres and first aid workers in remote locations such as oil rigs or working in the armed services. Readers will approach this text with differing levels of confidence, skills and knowledge. The book will help you develop greater competence in ophthalmic emergency practice. Flag system Throughout this book, we have used the margins to highlight the diagnostic significance of symptoms described in a particular context. A red flag indicates a highly significant symptom An amber flag indicates a symptom with caution as a diagnostic tool CONTENTS INCLUDE: Anatomy and physiology of the eye • Drugs commonly used for acute eye conditions • Initial assessment • Ophthalmic pain • Emergency eye conditions • Concluding notes • Non-urgent eye conditions • Ophthalmic procedures • Chronic conditions • Glossary of ophthalmic terms ABOUT THE AUTHORS Dorothy Field, RGN, OND, BSc (Hons), PGCE (A), MA, EdD. Lecturer Practitioner, Bournemouth Eye Unit and School of Health and Social Care, Bournemouth University Julie Tillotson RGN, OND, BSc (Hons), Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Bournemouth Eye Unit and is an independent nurse prescriber. Both are committed to their specialist area of ophthalmic nursing and worked with the RCN Ophthalmic Forum Committee in the production of the RCN Ophthalmic Competencies. Price: £35.00
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	Practical Prescribing for Musculoskeletal Practitioners Dr Julie Dawson, Consultant Rheumatologist, St. Helen’s Hospital, UK and Sheena Hennell, Nurse Consultant, Rheumatology, Arrowe Park Hospital, UK ISBN: 9781905539093 • 104 pp • p/back • Published by: M&K Update Ltd • November 2007 This book is intended as a convenient guide for non-medical prescribers caring for patients with musculoskeletal problems. It includes an overview of the current legislation on prescribing and accountability and the principles of safe prescribing are clearly defined. The chapters give practical advice for prescribing disease-modifying drugs, biologics, analgesia, systemic steroids and drugs used in osteoporosis and gout. Basic information is provided on each drug, including the mechanism of action where known, evidence grading, dosage and contraindications. Contents include: Non-medical prescribing: the law and accountability • Safe prescribing • Analgesics • Atypical analgesics • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) • Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) • Biologic drugs • Treating osteoporosis • Allopurinol, colchicine and viscosupplementation • Corticosteroids Price: £13.00
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	Management of Pain in Older People Workbook Edited by Dr Pat Schofield, Centre for Advanced Studies in Nursing, University of Aberdeen ISBN: 9781905539222 • October 2007 • M&K Update Ltd • 120 pages • illustrated A workbook designed to give you a basic introduction into the issues around pain in older people. It explores the size and nature of the problem along with practical assessment and management approaches and will help you to think about the issues in your own area of practice. It is not designed to make you an expert in pain management, but to increase your awareness of the complexity of the pain experience when working with older adults and to help you to understand the need for a creative and innovative approach to dealing with the person in your care who may be in pain. Contents include: Epidemiology of pain in the older adult • Snoezelen or sensory environments • Physiological and biochemical changes • Cancer pain management • The importance of communication • Non-pharmacological approaches • Assessment of pain to pain management • The role of the multidisciplinary team • Case studies • Pharmacological management of pain • Test your knowledge section • Further reading and resources About the authors Pat Schofield RGN, PhD, PGDipEd, DipN Has worked in the field of pain management since 1988. Initially as a specialist nurse and then senior lecturer. She has been a member of the Council of the British Pain Society and is currently chair of their newly-formed Special Interest Group on Older People. Catherine Black MA Ed, BA (Hons) Nurs, RN, RNT, Dip Health Services Manager, Senior Lecturer at the DHSS Education and Training Centre in the Isle of Man. Prior to this she was the Senior Sister at the St. Bridget’s Hospice in the Isle of Man. Barry Aveyard RMN, RGN, BA (Hons), CertEd, RNT, MA. Experience covers a wide range of clinical settings; however working with older people is his key area of interest. He has worked in nurse education for several years as a lecturer and is also a member of the Royal College of Nursing Mental Health and Older People’s Forum. Price: £19.00
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	A Guide to Research for Podiatrists Edited by Professor Jackie Campbell, University of Northampton About the authors Andrew Barnes is a clinically practising podiatrist working in Barnsley and has special interests in biomechanics and the development of evidence-based practice within podiatry. Dr Alan Borthwick is currently Lecturer at the School of Health Professions and Rehabilitation Sciences of the University of Southampton. Professor Jackie Campbell is Professor of Neurophysiology at the University of Northampton, research coordinator for the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, Chair of the Research Forum for Allied Health Professions and a freelance health research consultant. Dr Mike Curran is currently a Senior Lecturer working at the School of Health of the University of Northampton. He has undertaken extensive research in the area of computers within podiatry and has published widely. Dr Lisa Farndon is a Podiatric Development Facilitator for the Podiatry Service, Sheffield, where she is involved in service development, research and audit. Dr Farina Hashmi is a senior lecturer and research co-ordinator at the Division of Podiatry, School of Health Professions, University of Brighton. Professor Kate Springett is Head of the Department of Allied Health Professions, Canterbury Christ Church University College. Professor Wesley Vernon is Head of Sheffield Podiatry Service, Research Lead for Sheffield Primary Care Trust and a visiting Professor at Staffordshire University. ISBN: 9781905539413 • 120 pp • p/back • RRP £21.00 Published by: M&K Update Ltd • October 2007 It is constantly suggested that, as podiatrists, we need to research, but what does this really mean? This question can be particularly problematic in a profession such as podiatry, where there has not been a strong research basis for our practice in the past. Information is no longer accepted at face value, but instead is scrutinised, criticised, questioned and used to raise other questions. Podiatrists are being prepared to understand, use and undertake their own research. The book will appeal to podiatry practitioners, lecturers and students. It is based on a popular series of articles that appeared in Podiatry Now, which have been updated and edited into this stand-alone resource. Contents include: The why, who and what of podiatry research • Finding the funding for research • Defining the research question • Obtaining ethical approval • Finding the literature for research projects • Numerical data analysis • Finding new evidence • research design • Qualitative analysis • Action research • Disseminating research findings • Data collection • Closing the loop putting research findings into practice Price: £21.00
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	Pre-Teen and Teenage Pregnancy - A twenty-first century reality Edited by June L Leishman PhD, MEd (Hons), Post Grad Dip Ed, Cert HE Psychology, Cert HE Social Psychology RNT RCNT RMN. Director of Operations in the School of Social and Health Sciences at the University of Abertay, Dundee. James Moir PhD, MEd (Hons), BEd Director of Academic Programmes in the School of Social and Health Sciences at the University of Abertay, Dundee. ISBN: 9781905539116 September 2007 • M&K Update Ltd • 180 pages • illustrated Childhood and teenage pregnancy continues to pose significant social and health concerns within the UK and beyond. It is an issue that has implications for individuals across a range of professions and disciplines. This book is written for nurses, midwives, doctors, social workers and teachers, as well as students of sexual and reproductive health and welfare. It highlights some of the issues faced by sexually active young people and those who work with them. It will also be useful to general readers with a broad interest in the area, or the topic of particular chapters, which are structured to allow readers to ‘dip into’ topics as necessary. However we would encourage readers to read the book as a whole for a broader understanding of the issues. Contents include: • The range and scope of early age sexual activity • A child of our time • Adolescent risk-taking in sexual behaviours • Pharmacological contraceptive prescribing for young people • Promoting sexual health in primary schools • Leanne: A snapshot of teenage sexual experience • Local initiatives: A sexual health doctor’s experience • The future’s fine – or is it? Price: £26.00
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	Improving Patient Outcomes A resource for ward leaders Alison Wells, MSc, PGDAE, BA(Hons), DPNS, RM, RGN "This book does exactly what it sets out to do, it is clear, well written and written at the right level for the intended audience" - Directorate Manager, Merseyside ISBN: 9781905539062 August 2007 • M&K Update Ltd • 164 pages • illustrated Improving Patient Outcomes is aimed at ward and department leaders and prospective leaders. The evidence for effective team working and its impact on patient care is readily available and as a leader you do not have to make enormous changes to the way you work to have an effect. Contents include: Improving patient outcomes Diagnosis: how well is your team performing? Selecting team members Creating and sustaining a learning environment Performance management Understanding change and its impact on team performance Implementing systems to support effective team working Involving patients in their care Measuring performance Resources include: Interview scoring/rating template Team work survey Providing references Templates for effective meetings Return to work interview template Complaints analysis pro forma Price: £26.00
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	Loss and Grief Workbook Bob Wright, RN, RMN, MSc (Leeds) ISBN: 9781905539437 July 2007 • M&K Update Ltd • 72pages • illustrated • 21 excercises The feelings and thoughts connected with loss, grief, dying and death have always concerned people. The author Bob is a specialist in crisis intervention. He has developed his experience in counselling and a workshop facilitator over a number of years. This updated self-directed study workbook will appeal to everyone with a health and social care interest. It can be used as a stand-alone module or at your workplace as part of an assessment programme, or as part of a more formal training programme at a college or other institution. You can read it in parts, if this is more convenient for you, or you can interrupt your reading to do some of the exercises. There is space for you to keep notes. The workbook can be used in a very flexible way and covers a variety of issues from divorce, losing a limb to bereavement. Contents 21 exercises Separation and loss Grief Dying Bereavement and loss Conclusion Further reading Useful Addresses Price: £16.00
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	Interpersonal Skills Workbook Bob Wright, RN, RMN, MSc (Leeds) ISBN: 9781905539376 July 2007 • M&K Update Ltd • 72 pages • illustrated • 41excercises Experienced professionals and novice care workers a like need to communicate meaningfully with their clients. To do so successfully you need to understand the skills required and how to practice them. This self-directed study workbook will appeal to everyone with a health and social care interest. It can be used as a stand-alone module or part of an assessment programme, or as part of a more formal training programme at a college or other institution. It can be used in a very flexible way and covers a variety of skills required for effective communication. Contents 41 exercises What are interpersonal skills? Starting with yourself Getting to know each other Special difficulties Practical considerations Suggested reading Price: £16.00
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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: £23.00
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	Issues in Heart Failure Nursing Edited by: Chris Jones MSc, BA, RN, RNT, PGCE, ENB 100, Senior Lecturer, Faculty Of Health, Edge Hill University, University Hospital Aintree Foreword: Professor Martin Cowie ISBN: 9781905539000 September 2006 • M&K Update Ltd • 155 pages The number of people suffering from this debilitating condition is predicted to grow exponentially over the next decade. This has serious implications for the health services. Investigating heart failure is not cheap even where facilities exist. The drugs used, though effective often remarkably so are also costly as are mandate laboratory investigations. These again are not cheap. People with heart failure require frequent admissions to hospital and occupy many beds and much staff attention. All of these factors are set to increase over the next decades. This eclectic collection of papers tackles many of the issues that concern those who care for individuals with heart failure; organisation of services, exercise, palliative care amongst them, but also novel and rarely discussed issue. Price: £25.00
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	Music makes a difference A practical guide to developing music sessions with people with learning disabilities INCLUDES a pull out music sheet section Dr Toni Bunnell, Lecturer, Department of Applied Health Studies, University of Hull ISBN: 9781905539792 February 2007 • M&K Update Ltd • 44 pages • illustrated Music has been shown to be of indisputable value when dealing with people with learning disabilities. This book highlights specific ways in which music can be used to improve the quality of peoples' lives. It also includes a pull-out music sheets section. The book sets out in clear chapters a guide for starting and running music sessions with people with learning difficulties. The chapters on setting up a group and tailoring sessions provide a good starting point for people inexperienced in running groups for people with learning difficulties and would also provide a useful working base for leaders who want to expand their work with people with learning difficulties to include music. Toni Bunnell is very experienced in both observing and running music sessions. This is reflected in the practical ideas section which provides useful activities which both the new and experienced leader may find relevant and inspiring. It suggests that individuals who are either not professional music therapists or accomplished musicians can be successful in running music groups and this guide forms a sound basis to anyone inspired in providing musical activities in this area. Price: £12.00
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	Nurse Facilitated Hospital Discharge Editor: Liz Lees, Nurse Consultant - Acute Medicine, Heart of England NHS Trust. ISBN: 9781905539123 October 2006 • M&K Update Ltd • 250 pages • illustrated This book has been written for clinical practitioners and aims to provide a pragmatic insight regarding complex issues in Hospitals underpinning Nurse Facilitated discharges from Hospital settings. The book is compiled and edited by Liz Lees (Consultant Nurse ? Acute Medicine) the Heart of England Trust. Contributors included are from Education, Royal College of Nursing, Senior Management, Pharmacy, Medicine, Allied Health Professionals and a range of senior nursing roles. The book is divided into three distinct sections: (1) Background theory in practice (2) Clinical practice considerations (3) Practice examples and case studies. Price: £29.00
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	Self Assessment in Limb X-ray Interpretation Author: Karen Sakthivel-Wainford, Advanced Radiographer Practitioner, H.D.C.R.(R) ,PG Cert, MSc. ISBN: 9781905539130 October 2006 • M&K Update Ltd • 250 pages • 120 illustrations Aimed at: Radiographers, Nurse Practitioners and Junior Doctors The number of professions that review and formulate a written report/opinion on trauma radiographs has increased over the last ten years to include nurse practitioners, radiographers and radiographer practitioners. Radiographer practitioners post-training formulate first and second (final) reports, depending on training and which Trust they work in. For many years radiographers have been 'red dotting' casualty radiographs, although now with increased knowledge obtained from the many 'red dot' courses available. Nurse practitioners, in order to provide a complete service to their patient, are also commenting on trauma radiographs. This book is intended to be like sitting in on a reporting session with a radiologist or radiographer practitioner, where you are asked to report/comment on the radiograph, but also asked some questions and given feedback. It is intended to support whatever training you have done whether it be reporting, 'red dotting' or commenting. It can be used as a revision book, or to help in preparation for an assessment. However you use it, I hope it will encourage you to read more, research more into musculoskeletal trauma and its radiographic appearance; for it is a fascinating topic and there is always more to learn. Price: £29.00
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