Emphasizes Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement Approaches Leading the way in the integration of information technology with healthcare, Pharmacy Informatics reflects some of the rapid changes that have developed in the pharmacy profession. Written by educators and professionals at the forefront in this field, the book shows how informatics plays a central role in providing productive and efficient healthcare services.
The Governance of Genetic Information: Who Decides?
This volume maps the areas of ethical concern in the debate regarding the governance of genetic information, and suggests alternative ethical frameworks and models of regulation in order to inform its restructuring. Genetic governance is at the heart of medical and scientific developments, and is connected to global exploitation, issues of commodification, commercialisation and ownership, the concepts of property and intellectual property and concerns about individual and communal identity.
Discover the secrets of creating a fabric landscape accidentally using this topstitch/layering technique. These quilted scenes are surprisingly simple to create! The book contains over 30 new inspiring landscapes to guide you along the way. You'll learn how to capture the feeling of a scene in simple layers. Create a landscape based on a favorite photo or color palette. Adopt the same easy layering technique to create gorgeous curved borders. For ease and fun, Karen's topstitched layers beat out machine applique and curved piecing by a mile.
Frommer's American Southwest brings you expert coverage of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah's national parks, and Las Vegas. Our team of authors give you their personal advice on everything from exploring Native American reservations in New Mexico to the best hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife in Las Vegas. Extensive coverage of The Grand Canyon, Carlsbad Caverns, and Zion and Bryce Canyon National parks. Plan your outdoor adventures with our active vacation planner, and make the most of your time with our tailored itineraries.
Gold is used in a wide range of industrial and medical applications and accounts for over 10 percent of the annual demand for metal, worth billions of dollars annually. While much has been written about the mystique and trade of gold, very little has been written about the science and technology in which it is involved. Edited by two respected authorities from the World Gold Council, Gold: Science and Applications provides researchers with the definitive handbook on the current science and applications of this valuable and beautiful precious metal.
