Integrated Management of Complex Intracranial Lesions

Large intracranial lesions are among the most complex and dangerous lesions encountered by neurosurgeons, and a single neurosurgical approach often does not provide a large or safe enough corridor for effective treatment. A combined approach to these surgeries, incorporating open, endoscopic, vascular and keyhole techniques can be more successful. This comprehensive text describes in detail how to select the most appropriate approaches, as well as how to avoid any complications that may arise. High quality videos of the techniques described are available through an online version on Cambridge Core, accessible via the code printed on the inside of the cover. With over 150 colour images supporting the text, this is a definitive reference for anyone involved in intracranial tumor or vascular surgery.

TAUHID HERMENEUTICS OF FAḤRUDDIN AL-RᾹZI: A STUDY ON THE INTERPRETATION OF SURAH AL-IKHLᾹS IN THE MAFᾹTIḤ AL-GAῙB

The Qur'ān is a way of life that is always mined and studied to answer the complex and dynamic problems of life. The works of interpretation are one of the proofs of interpretation products dedicated by interpreters of the ulama to succeed in the effort to understand the Qur'ān so that it can be guided and truly become the way of life. Efforts to understand the Qur'an are carried out with a variety of approaches and methods, one of which is the hermeneutic method. The Mafātiḥ al-Gaīb interpretation by Faḥruddin Al-Rāzi is a representation of interpretation that applies hermeneutic elements. This paper aims to explore the elements of hermeneutics in Mafātiḥ al-Gaīb's interpretation by Faḥruddin Al-Rāzi by taking a sample of Al-Ikhlās's letter. The research method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method, the authors attempt to examine and describe the data that exists. The findings in this study indicate that the hermeneutic elements used by Al-Rāzi in the interpretation of Al-Ikhlās include munāsabah, asbāb an-nuzūl, and esoteric meanings. The three components are used to find out the meaning of an objective and comprehensive text from Surah Al-Ikhlās. So that it concludes that the essence of God referred to in Surah Al-Ikhlās includes His żat, ṣifat, and af’al.

Exploring new ways of thinking about and developing staff practice: the role of modes of thinking

Purpose Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman’s work on modes of “thinking” provides a comprehensive text which is little explored in respect of work with people who have an intellectual or developmental disability. This paper aims to explore the potential of this work to change staff development and practice. Design/methodology/approach Key themes from Thinking Fast, and Slow (Kahneman, 2011) are described and applied to current staff practice. Findings Modes of thinking are relevant and important to understanding and improving manager and staff practice. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first attempt to describe and understand staff thinking and practice using Kahneman’s ideas.

Psychological Assessment and Treatment of Older Adults

Mental health practitioners are encountering an ever-growing number of older adults and so an up-to-date and comprehensive text addressing the special considerations that arise in the psychological assessment and treatment of this population is vital. This accessible handbook does just that by introducing the key topics that psychologists and other health professionals face when working with older adults. Each area is introduced and then the special considerations for older adults are explored, including specific ethical and healthcare system issues. The use of case examples brings the topics further to life. An important feature of the book is the interweaving of diversity issues (culture, race, sexuality, etc.) within the text to lend an inclusive, contemporary insight into these important practice components. The Pikes Peak Geropsychology Knowledge and Skill Assessment Tool is included in an appendix so readers can test their knowledge, which will be helpful for those aiming for board certification in geropsychology (ABGERO). This an ideal text for mental health professionals transitioning to work with older clients, for those wanting to improve their knowledge for their regular practice, and for trainees or young clinicians just starting out.

Renal replacement

There are few, if any, technological advancements in the field of medicine that have been able to transform a life-threatening condition, in this case, end-stage renal failure, from a certain and horrible death, just some 100 years ago, to a condition manageable within the confines of one’s home. This refresher course, by no means a comprehensive text on peritoneal or haemodialysis, aims to provide the reader (a pre-part one FCA candidate) with the following brief overview: * A short history of dialysis * The basic physiology of fluid and solute exchange employed in renal replacement therapy (RRT) * The physical principals of RRT * Modality

Oxford Handbook of Trauma and Orthopaedic Nursing

The second edition of the Oxford Handbook of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing is an easily accessible, practical, and comprehensive guide to orthopaedic and trauma care. Principally aimed at nurses working in the specialty, it is also a useful guide for all healthcare practitioners and students. This edition provides new information about supporting people with a learning disability within orthopaedic and trauma care settings, virtual clinics, updated management and competencies, fast-track and enhanced recovery pathways, and a stronger emphasis on the health promotion role of nurses in the field. It is written in a readable note-based style with clear illustrations and comprehensive text. The Oxford Handbook of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing brings together the authors’ many years of collective experience in one easy-to-use format the student and practitioner won’t want to be without.