Ideal for General Practitioners and medical students alike, ‘General Practice: The integrative approach’ takes an holistic approach to contemporary general practice.
Sydney, New South Wales (PRWEB) June 20, 2011
Elsevier Australia has published the highly-anticipated ‘General Practice: The integrative approach’ – a text set to become the definitive Integrative Medicine resource for GPs and students.
Boasting over 1000 pages, this important hardcover is directed at best practice rather than alternative practice, and is written with a focus on prevention and health promotion.
The book is expertly authored by Dr Kerry Phelps, well-known Australian medical practitioner and President of the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA), and Dr Craig Hassad of Monash University.
In easy-to-follow detail, the authors address the diagnosis, investigation and management of myriad health issues – all with an eye to integrative medicine.
‘General Practice: The integrative approach’ outlines the various therapeutic options according to the growing integrative medicine evidence base. It features contributions from experts in Chinese medicine, herbal medicine, nutritional medicine, naturopathy, and exercise therapy – all of whom incorporate their expertise into management plans that utilise multiple therapeutic modalities to achieve the best clinical outcome.
With useful tools like a ready reference herb/drug interaction chart, special icons for easy modality reference, and a unique chapter on medico-legal issues, ‘General Practice: The integrative approach’ is an essential addition to any bookshelf.
For more information on ‘General Practice: The integrative approach’ visit http://tiny.cc/bq4ia.
About the authors By Kerryn Phelps, MBBS(Syd), FRACGP, FAMA, Conjoint Professor, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of NSW and Craig Hassed, Senior Clinical Lecturer, Deputy Head of Department, Department of General Practice, Monash University
Kerry Phelps has received an AM in the 2011 Queens birthday honours – for service to medicine through leadership roles within the AMA, to education and community health, and as a general practitioner. To find out more about this visit http://news.ninemsn.com.au/health/8260404/former-ama-head-kerryn-phelps-honoured
About Elsevier Australia Elsevier Australia is a leading publisher of textbooks and professional titles for students, lecturers and health science professionals within the fields Medicine & Surgery, Nursing & Midwifery, Health Professions, Veterinary and Dentistry.
Contact InformationAnnabel DentElsevier Australiahttp://www.elsevierhealth.com.au(+ 61) 02 9422 8554

Popular nursing text ‘Clinical Companion Medical-Surgical Nursing’ has been fully revised for Australian and New Zealand students. The second edition of this quick-find guide has been published by Elsevier Australia http://www.elsevierhealth.com.au .
Sydney, New South Wales (PRWEB) July 04, 2011
Elsevier Australia has published a second local edition of the popular ‘Clinical Companion Medical-Surgical Nursing’ by Gayle McKenzie and Tanya Porter.
‘Clinical Companion Medical-Surgical Nursing, 2nd Edition’ has been fully revised and updated to address situations Australian and New Zealand medical-surgical nursing students will most frequently face during their clinical placement.
Common diseases and disorders are presented in a practical format – from cause, signs and symptoms through to diagnosis, treatment, complications and nursing considerations.
The first local edition of the Clinical Companion was regarded as an indispensable quick-reference guide, and this new release will prove even more valuable; providing practical suggestions and helpful tips to assist with nursing care and learning outcomes, along with the ample new content.
Each of the book’s 14 chapters has been fully revised to include the most relevant and up-to-date information. Appendices have also been enhanced, with new features including updated Life Support flow charts aligning with the 2010 Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.
Comprehensive yet succinct, the book’s convenient format makes it easy for nurses to carry; eliminating the need to lug around a hefty hardback on clinical placement.
‘Clinical Companion Medical-Surgical Nursing’ is an essential reference for student nurses, and continues the ongoing success of the US editions. The book is also a must-have guide for graduates, as well as registered nurses re-entering acute care practice after a period of absence.
For more information or to purchase your copy of ‘Clinical Companion Medical-Surgical Nursing, 2nd Edition’, visit http://tinyurl.com/64ktt36
The ultimate learning package – available October 2011 ‘Clinical Companion Medical Surgical Nursing, 2nd Edition’ is the ideal resource to accompany ‘Lewis’s Medical–Surgical Nursing, 3rd Edition’ by Brown & Edwards, and the exciting new ‘Lewis Medical Surgical Simulation Learning System’ ANZ adaptation – both of which will be available in October 2011.
About the authors Gayle McKenzie RN, MEd, GDipAdvNsg (ICU), GCertAdvNsg (Ed), BSocSc, MRCNA; is the Undergraduate Year 3 Coordinator at La Trobe University, Alfred Health Clinical School.
Tanya Porter RN, BN, GDipAdvNsg (Emerg), Med; is a Critical Care registered nurse and hospital-based clinical nurse educator.
About Elsevier Australia Elsevier Australia is a leading publisher of textbooks and professional titles for students, lecturers and health science professionals within the fields Medicine & Surgery, Nursing & Midwifery, Health Professions, Veterinary and Dentistry.

Australia has seen a 200 percent increase in tourism. “Lets Go to Australia” is designed to meet the increasing needs of those who consider Australia a must see destination. By providing free information “Lets Go to Australia” will be a key provider for travelers.
Tulsa, OK (PRWEB) March 17, 2007
Australian tourism has seen a dramatic increase of 200 percent in the last decade. Australia’s beautiful beaches and wide range of eco-tourism is drawing crowds from around the world. David Frederick was one of those travelers who ended up living in Australia and wants to share his love of the country. Lets Go to Australia uses his experience to teach tricks and insights to make a traveler’s trip to Australia more fulfilling.
Australia, with all its benefits, does have some pitfalls. The weather being on of them. One couple went to the Great Barrier Reef for their honeymoon. No one told them it was monsoon season. The couple spent five days in rain and never saw the reef. David hopes to help travelers avoid these situations but by providing free information to those looking to go Down Under.
David says that Australia should be the first choice of everyone to visit in their lifetime and that he wants to make sure it’s the best trip of their life. Australia is such a big place with an array of travel choices that the traveler can easily spend to much money and wasted time if they are not educated on their options.
For additional information contact David Frederick or visit http://www.letsgotoaustralia.com/
About http://www.letsgotoaustralia.com/
Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Melbourne, Victoria, http://www.letsgotoaustralia.com/ is created and led by David Frederick and his band of Australian experts.
David Frederick, President
http://www.letsgotoaustralia.com/

Cengage Learning Australia wins all educational categories at The 2008 Australian Publishing Association Design Awards.
Stamford, CT (Vocus) July 16, 2008 -—
Cengage Learning Australia, a leading provider of learning solutions in the school and higher education markets of Australia and New Zealand, is proud to announce that the design team from Cengage Learning Australia took home trophies in all categories for educational publishing design at the 56th Annual Australian Publishing Association Design Awards.
The Australian Publishing Association Design Awards acknowledge the highest caliber of design across trade and educational publishers. This year, Cengage Learning Australia was front and centre at the Awards, held at Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum on May 22nd, with a full crowd in attendance.
Cengage Learning Australia’s designers, Sue Dani, Olga Lavecchia, James Lowe, and Vonda Pestana, won all three of educational categories, Best Designed Primary Education Book, Best Designed Secondary Book, and Best Designed Tertiary and Further Education Book. This is the first time Cengage Learning Australia took a clean sweep in all educational categories.
BEST DESIGNED PRIMARY EDUCATION BOOK Finding a Place: Italian Migration to Australia from Fast Forward Series (To see the winning book and for more information, please visit http://primary.cengage.com.au/title/0170126889/1819) Designers: James Lowe, Vonda Pestana
BEST DESIGNED SECONDARY BOOK Esplora ! 1 (To see the winning book and for more information, please visit http://secondary.cengage.com.au/default.aspx?et=1&ei=62&subSiteID=3&bookID=177759&categoryID=596&ibcClientID=2246960&ibcClientToken=715448) Designers: Sue Dani, Vonda Pestana
BEST DESIGNED TERTIARY AND FURTHER EDUCATION BOOK Communicating as Professionals (To see the winning book and for more information, please visit http://higher.cengage.com.au/title/0170132919/1862) Designer: Olga Lavecchia
For a complete list of the 56th Annual Australian Publishing Association Design Awards winners, please visit: http://www.publishers.asn.au/emplibrary/Shortlist_with_winners.pdf.
About Cengage Learning Australia Cengage Learning Australia is a leading provider of learning solutions in the school and higher education markets of Australia and New Zealand. Cengage Learning Australia publishes a successful range of indigenous products for school and university education as well as marketing US school, higher education and library reference product. Cengage Learning Australia is Australia’s leading school publisher and is one of the top three publishers in the academic market. For more information about Cengage Learning Australia, please visit http://www.cengage.com.au/.

ontact InformationLindsay BrownCengage Learninghttp://www.cengage.com.au/.203-965-8634

Help is available for students wanting to study in Australia at Murdoch University.
Perth, Western Australia (PRWEB) August 10, 2011
Murdoch University is helping more international students who want to study in Australia by broadening the scope of its International Discoverers Scholarship Scheme.
The scholarship scheme, launched last year, is designed to make studying at Murdoch University more affordable at a time when the strong Australian dollar could mean that families across the globe are considering alternatives to Australia for higher education.
The scheme already applies to a wide range of Murdoch University courses at undergraduate level and has this year been broadened to include many postgraduate level degrees to start in 2012.
Depending on the course selected, the International Discoverers Scholarship Scheme allows for a reduction in annual course fees from between AUD $500 and AUD $5,500.
Professor Gary Martin, Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor, said: “The high Australian dollar is not good news for the parents of students who have worked all their lives to ensure their son or daughter can come to Australia to study.
“The International Discoverers Scholarship Scheme is designed to help these families, who, through no fault of their own, are currently not in a position to realise the dream of having their son or daughter study in Australia.”
Part scholarships are also available to all students who apply for entry into an eligible undergraduate, postgraduate or study abroad program at Murdoch University for commencement in either semester one or two in 2012.
The scholarship will be applied to the annual published course fee for the duration of the degree. A full list of scholarship opportunities can be found at Murdoch University’s dedicated website.
“Murdoch University’s international onshore commencements increased around eight per cent in semester one in 2011 and we are anticipating an increase of 15 per cent as this intake comes to a close,” added Professor Martin.
“While the scholarship scheme is not the only reason for this growth, students have told us they are pleased our university is recognising the hardship their families are experiencing.”

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Jo Manning

Murdoch University

http://media.murdoch.edu.au/

(618) 9360 2985