Healthcare as coercive social policy
In the preface to this remarkable book Dr. Fitzpatrick describes breaking into the house of an elderly couple during a bitterly cold February. The couple had succumbed to a combination of infection and hypothermia. While waiting for the ambulance, Fitzpatrick, a primary care physician working in a blue collar Borough of London, England, found an untouched leaflet describing the dangers of anonymous sex and the virtues of condoms. This leaflet had been distributed to 23 million homes in the UK, around half of which contained either an elderly couple or an old person living alone. At this moment Fitzpatrick reflected upon the absurdity of the "everyone is at risk" campaign and the motives of a government that did little to prevent the elderly from freezing to death and yet enthusiastically supported "healthy living".

The conclusion that Fitzpatrick reaches will surprise and enrage both those who agree and disagree with his view. The author is nothing if not blunt stating, "the governments health policy is really a programme of social control packaged as health promotion." In an era when social institutions are increasingly discredited (think Congress, the Senate or any other political institution), irrelevant (e.g., unions) or ignored (e.g., religious proscriptions against premarital sex) the government has seized upon personal health as a means of reconnecting with society and regulating and supervising people's lives.

Great book with clear illustration of the human body and the different systems within. It is perfect for teaching either English or Science to young children.

Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary delivers 30% more terms than any other medical dictionary, 700 color illustrations to enrich your understanding, 500 Patient Care sections for clinical knowledge, 600 tables for quick reference, and much more...

Этот новый учебный курс предназначен для медработников, изучающих английский язык. В нём вы найдёте введение в основы анатомии и физиологии. Каждая глава посвящена отдельной теме, с большим количеством иллюстраций, адаптированным материалом для чтения, списком часто употребляющейся лексики.
В конце книги приводятся проверочные тесты.

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Designed for English Language Learners who are entering the health-care field or preparing for college-level science courses, this new text provides an introduction to basic anatomy and physiology.

Core science concepts reviewed for success in medical programs and the USMLE
-structured by organ system
-Chart, pictures, diagrams, and lists to supplement science concepts
-Foundation skills from biology, chemistry, and physics
-Supplementary online material including:
-Eight different online exercises (labeling, reaction speed, separating, synaptic match, shooting game, flash cards, multiple choice questions) to test your knowledge of basic science concepts.
-The scoring method for the online exercises features a personalized learning ""matrix,"" providing a visual snapshot of your strengths and weaknesses. (The matrix organizes exercises according to either discipline or organ system.)