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***EXPECTED JUNE 2013***
The second edition of this pocket book is for use by doctors, senior nurses and other senior health workers who are responsible
for the care of young children at the first referral level in developing countries. .../...
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This is the second edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) handbook on the safe, sustainable and affordable management of health-care waste - commonly known as "the Blue Book". The original Blue Book was a comprehensive publication used widely in health-care centres and government agencies to assist in the adoption of national guidance. .../...
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When the first edition of this manual was published in 1995, it quickly established itself as a reference work. .../...
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There is an increasing dependence on clinical and public health laboratories for better patient management and also for preventing the spread of emerging pathogens. .../...
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CHF 30,00
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This manual is written for clinicians working at the district hospital (first-level referral care) who diagnose and manage sick adolescents and adults in resource-constrained settings. It aims to support clinical reasoning, and to provide an effective clinical approach and protocols for the management of common and serious or potentially life-threatening conditions at the district hospital. .../...
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Wismar, M., Maier, C. B., Glinos, I. A., Dussault, G., Figueras, J.
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2011
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13400112
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CHF 105,00
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The mobility of health professionals affects the performance of health systems, and increasingly so since the European Union (EU) enlargements in 2004 and 2007. .../...
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Saltman, R. B., Durán, A., Dubois, H. F.W.
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2011
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13400115
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CHF 35,00
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For hospital governance to be effective, it must incorporate two powerful and
well-developed lines of health sector logic: on the one hand, national health
policy and objectives; on the other, operational hospital management. One
sphere is political, the other is technical. .../...
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2011
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CHF 17,50
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Unsafe health care remains a problem of immense magnitude worldwide. The development of solutions and initiatives aimed at driving change towards greater patient safety has become a pressing need, and is recognized by the public health community. .../...
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15200144
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CHF 7,00
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Hospitals are one of the essential institutions that must continue to
function when an emergency event occurs. In spite of its importance, health
facilities are themselves vulnerable to disasters and can get damaged, risking
the lives of patients and health workers. .../...
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SHIMEK, Jo Anna M., EMMANUEL, Jorge, ORRIS, Peter, CHARTIER, Yves
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2011
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This short guide is designed to provide step-by-step instructions for
the safe substitution of non-mercury thermometers and
sphygmomanometers in health-care settings. It identifies the resources
available to provide confidence that the substituted products will
provide equivalent accuracy and comparable clinical utility, while
protecting health-care workers and the environment. .../...
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The establishment of systems to ensure that all donated blood is screened for transfusion-transmissible infections is a core component of every national blood programme. Globally, however, there are significant variations in the extent to which donated blood is screened, the screening strategies adopted and the overall quality and effectiveness of the blood screening process. .../...
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2010
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19900040
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CHF 15,00
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This new electronic training tool is based on 17 years' practical experience in providing training for ICD-10 in the WHO Network for the Family of International Classifications (WHO-FIC). The new ICD-10 training tool takes advantage of recent developments in technology, which have enhanced its content and structure. .../...
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CHF 35,00
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Choosing a medical device is complex and requires a transparent process based on reason, evidence and assessment of prioritized public health needs. Poor choices lead to inappropriate use or non-use of medical devices and a waste of resources. .../...
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Warrel, D.A.
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2010
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15400014
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CHF 21,00
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Snake-bites are well-known medical emergencies in many parts of the world, especially in rural areas. Agricultural workers and children are the most affected. The incidence of snake-bite mortality is particularly high in South-East Asia. Rational use of snake anti-venom can substantially reduce mortality and morbidity due to snake bites. .../...
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2010
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19300232
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CHF 21,00
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This booklet which includes a CD-ROM should enable any health-care worker to facilitate a workshop on patient safety. This workshop explores how multiple weaknesses present within the hospital system can lead to error. It aims to provide all health-care workers and managers with an insight into the underlying cause of such events. .../...
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2009
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11501743
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CHF 40,00
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CHF 20,00
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This manual is aimed at trainers of good laboratory practice (GLP) and is a companion manual to the GLP training manual for the trainee.
See also: a href="http://bookorders.who.int/bookorders/anglais/detart1.jsp?sesslan=1&codlan=1&codcol=15&codcch=743">
Handbook: Good Laboratory Practice and
a href="http://bookorders.who.int/bookorders/anglais/detart1.jsp?sesslan=1&codlan=1 .../...
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2009
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11502743
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CHF 30,00
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CHF 21,00
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This manual is designed to be used by the trainee at Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases and Good Laboratory Practice training workshops. It contains an introduction which highlights the history of the OECD principles of GLP, and the fundamental points. .../...
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2009
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16300211
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CHF 14,00
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This book summarizes the rationale for the parameters and conditions that should be taken into consideration in the education and selection of blood donors, in order to allow blood service staff, community volunteers and prospective blood donors to understand them. .../...
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2009
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19900042
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CHF 49,00
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The WHO Integrated Management for Emergency & Essential Surgical Care e-learning toolkit (CD) has been developed by the Clinical Procedures Unit in collaboration with the GIEESC programme. This tool targets policy-makers, managers, and health-care providers (surgeons, anaesthetists, non-specialist doctors, health officers, nurses, and technicians). .../...
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Atkinson, J., Chartier, Y., Pessoa-Silva, C.L., Jensen, P., Li, Y., Seto, W.H.
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2009
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11500771
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CHF 30,00
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CHF 21,00
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In this new guideline, natural ventilation is considered for the first time among the effective measures to control infections in health care. Such a recommendation from WHO demonstrates a growing recognition of the role of ventilation and natural ventilation for infection control. .../...
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2009
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CHF 125,00
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This new edition of WHO's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision (ICD-10) has been fully updated. Originally published in the early 1990s, ICD-10 now incorporates all updates and other changes to this core health classification since 1996 up to the end of 2008. .../...
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2009
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19300227
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CHF 40,00
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CHF 28,00
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The WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Health Care provide health-care workers (HCWs), hospital
administrators and health authorities with a thorough review of evidence on hand hygiene in health care and
specific recommendations to improve practices and reduce transmission of pathogenic microorganisms to
patients and HCWs. .../...
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Rechel, B., Wright, S., Edwards, N., Dowdeswell, B., McKee, M.
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2009
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13400086
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CHF 28,00
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Despite considerable investments in health facilities worldwide, little systematic evidence is available on how to plan, design and build new facilities that maximize health gain and ensure that services are responsive to the legitimate expectations of users. This book brings together current knowledge about key dimensions of capital investment in the health sector. .../...
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Nolte, E., Knai, C., McKee, M.
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2008
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13400084
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CHF 28,00
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One of the greatest challenges facing health systems in the 21st century is the need to address the growing burden of chronic diseases, which are complex and require a long-term, multifaceted response.
This book examines the health system response to this rising burden in eight countries: Denmark, England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Australia and Canada. .../...
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Adams, J., Bartram, J., Chartier, Y.
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2008
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11500712
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Developing countries
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CHF 10,50
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Health-care associated infections affect between 5 and 30% of patients. The associated burden of disease is extremely high, and is a significant drain on health-sector resources and households. Ensuring safe environmental health conditions in health care can reduce the transmission of health care associated infections. .../...
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2007
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Developing countries
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CHF 5,25
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The WHO Falls Prevention for Active Ageing model provides an action plan for making progress in reducing the prevalence of falls in the older adult population. By building on the three pillars of falls prevention, the model proposes specific strategies for:
1. building awareness of the importance of falls prevention and treatment;
2. .../...
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2006
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15200085
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CHF 10,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 7,00
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This manual has been designed as a basic reference for use when exploring the development and implementation of electronic health record (EHR) systems. It provides a general overview, some basic definitions and examples of EHR practices. Also covered are points for consideration when moving towards the introduction of an EHR. .../...
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2006
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15600043
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Developing countries
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CHF 7,00
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In view of heavy burden of malaria and prevalence of drug resistant falciparum malaria in the South-East Asia Region, these two parallel guidelines, one for small hospitals and another one for large hospitals, were developed for use by medical personnel who treat severe malaria patients, referred from lower-level health facilities. .../...
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2006
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15600044
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CHF 10,00
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CHF 7,00
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In view of heavy burden of malaria and prevalence of drug resistant falciparum malaria in the South-East Asia Region, these two parallel guidelines, one for small hospitals and another one for large hospitals, were developed for use by medical personnel who treat severe malaria patients, referred from lower-level health facilities. .../...
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2006
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11500687
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CHF 40,00
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2006
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19300207
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CHF 132,00
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CHF 92,40
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Evidence-based clinical practices that can save lives. Package includes the following manuals:
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Surgical Care for District Hospitals
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Ellis, S.M., Flower, C.
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2006
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11500640
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CHF 40,00
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CHF 28,00
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The present volume in the series of WHO manuals in diagnostic imaging, the Radiographic Anatomy and Interpretation of the Chest, provides an exhaustive description of radiographic normal anatomy as well as the most common pathologic changes seen in the chest, focusing specifically on pulmonary and cardiac problems. .../...
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11500654
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CHF 36,00
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CHF 25,20
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Deaths in hospital often occur within 24 hours of admission. Many of these deaths could be prevented if very sick children are identified soon after their arrival in the health facility, and treatment is started immediately. Therefore, a process of rapid triage for all children presenting to hospital needs to be put in place, to determine whether any emergency or priority signs are present. .../...
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Tole, N.M.
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2005
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19300224
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CHF 45,00
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CHF 31,50
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This manual is one of a series of four practical and technical books and manuals prepared by the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT) on behalf of the Global Steering Group for Education and Training in Diagnostic Imaging, established by the World Health Organization in 1999. .../...
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2005
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11501654
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CHF 20,00
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CHF 14,00
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Deaths in hospital often occur within 24 hours of admission. Many of these deaths could be prevented if very sick children are identified soon after their arrival in the health facility, and treatment is started immediately. Therefore, a process of rapid triage for all children presenting to hospital needs to be put in place, to determine whether any emergency or priority signs are present. .../...
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Sanborn, W.R., Heuck, C.C., El Aouad, R., Storch, W.B.
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2005
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14400028
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CHF 50,00
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CHF 25,00
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Laboratories should be more aware of the advantages of using fluorescence microscopy. This manual provides information on the principles of fluorescence microscopy and practical advice on the preparation of samples for many simple applications for diagnosing disease and monitoring environmental contamination using a fluorescence microscope. .../...
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Carter, J., Müller-Stöver, I., Heuck, C.C.
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2005
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14400027
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CHF 40,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 20,00
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The aim of this book is to bridge the gap between the diagnostic departments and the clinical wards in order to improve the coordination of the different services that are involved in patient care, each service with its specific task and responsibility. It has been written to improve the clinical and diagnostic skills of physicians. .../...
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Rushbrook, P., Zghondi, R.
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2005
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14600031
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CHF 20,00
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CHF 10,00
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The overall objective of this publication is to demystify the topic of health care waste management and demonstrate that positive improvements are possible in almost every situation with relatively modest levels of effort and investment. .../...
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2005
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19300205
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CHF 112,00
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CHF 78,40
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This mini-library contains five key manuals to improve laboratory operations and diagnostics and 1 CD-ROM on good manufacturing practices (GMP), offered at a special rate (-30%). .../...
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2005
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19300206
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US$ 2000,00
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US$ 2000,00
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***This product is only available directly from WHO Press, not through our network of sales agents. Please contact us by email: bookorders@who.int***
"The Blue Trunk libraries project makes it possible to establish a network to disseminate medical and health information that reaches out beyond academic and university circles. .../...
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2005
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11500626
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CHF 20,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 10,00
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This pocket book is for use by doctors, senior nurses and other senior health workers who are responsible
for the care of young children at the first referral level in developing countries. .../...
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McClelland, I.
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2004
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19300223
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CHF 36,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 25,20
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This workbook is one of a series of four practical and technical books and manuals prepared by the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT) on behalf of the Global Steering Group for Education and Training in Diagnostic Imaging, established by the World Health Organization in 1999. .../...
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2004
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16300171
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CHF 30,00
/ US$ 36,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 21,00
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When struck by large-scale natural disasters, hospital services are interrupted temporarily or permanently, mainly due to damage to their infrastructure. The operational loss of these facilities signifies more than the loss of the capital investments. Far more importantly, it has a major negative impact on the wellbeing and the socioeconomic development of the population and the country. .../...
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Ashworth, A., Khanum, S., Jackson, A., Schofield, C.
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2004
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11500545
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CHF 10,00
/ US$ 12,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 7,00
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Severely malnourished children need special care. This book provides simple, practical guidelines for treating these children successfully and takes into account the limited resources of many hospitals and health units in developing countries. .../...
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Sandström, S.
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2003
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11500540
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CHF 40,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 28,00
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WHO in collaboration with the International Commission for Radiologic Education (ICRE) of the International Society of Radiology (ISR) and other members of the Global Steering Group for Education and Training in Diagnostic Imaging is creating a series of "Manuals of Diagnostic Imaging ". .../...
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2003
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16300170
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CHF 18,00
/ US$ 21,60
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CHF 12,60
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Technical knowledge and experience have taught us that it is possible to reduce to a minimum the risks and damage caused by disasters if preventive measures are incorporated early in the design, construction and maintenance of new health facilities. .../...
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2003
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12402003
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CHF 15,00
/ US$ 18,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 10,50
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"We have a real opportunity now to make progress that will mean longer, healthier lives for millions of people."
"Sustained effort, increased resource commitments and intensified collaboration among partners will be required. .../...
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2003
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11500552
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CHF 7,50
/ US$ 9,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 5,25
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Medical devices and equipment are a vital component of patient care. From a simple tongue depressor to a sophisticated haemodialysis machine, medical devices are needed at every level of the health service. Yet many health services continue to lack information and financial resources to acquire the devices they really need, i.e. .../...
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2003
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11500522
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CHF 50,00
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CHF 25,00
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Many patients who present to district (first-referral) level hospitals require surgical treatment for trauma, obstetric, abdominal or orthopaedic emergencies. .../...
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Lloyd, P.J.
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2001
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19300222
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CHF 36,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 25,20
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This book is the first in a series of four practical and technical books prepared by the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT) on behalf of the Global Steering Group for Education and Training in Diagnostic Imaging, established by the World Health Organization in 1999. .../...
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Al-Assaf, A.F.
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2001
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Order Number
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15600035
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CHF 15,00
/ US$ 18,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 10,50
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This book which is based on experiences of specific countries in the South-East Asia Region as well as from other regions is intended as a communication tool on both the theoretical and practical approaches to health care quality. .../...
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2001
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11500484
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CHF 40,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 28,00
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Blood transfusion is an essential part of modern health care. Used correctly, it can be a life-saving intervention. Inappropriate use can endanger life because of the potential risk of acute or delayed complications, including the transmission of infectious agents, such as HIV, hepatitis viruses, syphilis, malaria and Chagas disease. .../...
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Shepard, D.S., Hodgkin, D., Anthony, Y.
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2000
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11500478
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CHF 28,00
/ US$ 33,60
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Developing countries
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CHF 28,00
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A practical guide to the principles and methods of cost analysis as a managerial tool for improving the efficiency of hospitals. Addressed to managers and administrators, the manual aims to equip its readers with the knowledge and skills needed to calculate the costs of different activities or departments, analyse their significance, and use this information to manage resources wisely. .../...
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1998
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15100022
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CHF 61,00
/ US$ 73,20
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Developing countries
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CHF 42,70
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Presents detailed, richly illustrated guidelines for the planning and design of district hospitals, including extensive information on the selection and maintenance of medical and laboratory equipment. .../...
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1998
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15000012
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CHF 5,00
/ US$ 6,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 3,50
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A spiral-bound illustrated manual designed to assist nurses working in small rural hospitals in countries of the WHO Western Pacific Region. .../...
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1994
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Order Number
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11500423
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CHF 39,00
/ US$ 46,80
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Developing countries
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CHF 39,00
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A practical guide to the maintenance and repair of essential laboratory and hospital equipment. Intended for use in institutions that do not have specially trained technicians or engineers, the book responds to the situation, frequently seen in developing countries, where much of the equipment is imported and adequate information on maintenance and repair is rarely provided by suppliers. .../...
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1989
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Order Number
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15600014
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Price
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CHF 30,00
/ US$ 36,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 12,60
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Title
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Author
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Braestrup, C.B., Vikterlof, K.J.
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Year
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1974
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Order Number
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11500108
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CHF 12,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 8,40
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