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Bates' Nursing Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking provides the foundation for learning assessment, a key nursing function that ensures patients receive optimal care. This text, adapted specifically for nursing students, maintains the trusted and time-perfected assessment techniques and vibrant visuals from the classic Bates'. The book's two-column format delivers assessment information in a comprehensive, straightforward approach. Presenting the normal patient throughout, with common or important problems highlighted, each chapter reflects a strong evidence-based perspective. The second edition maintains the important topics for real-word practice such as complete head-to-toe examination, normal vs. abnormal findings, electronic documentation, and considerations for assessment of older adults and children. The text is completely updated with the most current research in health care and nursing education. Material is thoughtfully organized into three units: Foundations, Body Systems, and Special Lifespan Considerations. Bates' Nursing Guide is the classic approach that helps students develop and practice the lifelong and timeless skills of patient assessment. Key features of the second edition include: * NEW! Key culture and life span information highlighted throughout* NEW! Concept Mastery Alerts* Sample Patient-Mrs. N--throughout* Tables of Abnormalities* Emphasis on communication skills* Assessing older adults chapter* Mnemonics* Glossary

Prepping for certification as an adult-gerontology or family nurse practitioner? Lippincott Certification Review is your map to success. Written by experts in the field, this unique review guide offers up-to-date case studies drawn from real clinical scenarios, with all content and review questions addressing the areas covered in the certification exams. Whether you are preparing for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) certification exam, this is your ideal resource. Prepare to ace the AANP or ANCC certification exam, with this expert overview offering: *Up-to-date information covering exam content, with more than 500 end-of-chapter practice questions in ANCC and AANP format*Chapters organized by body system, addressing all age groups from infants to elders*Four or five real-world clinicalcase studies per body system that offer:* Practice in the decision-making skills and critical thinking required for a successful advanced practice* Instruction in ANCC/AANP standards of care* Ten end-of-chapter review questions for each case study, with answers/rationales, backed by illustrations or photos when needed*Chapters beginning with a case study followed by clinical diagnoses and the content most likely to appear on a board exam, covering: * Description of the disease* Epidemiology and etiology* Risk factors* Signs and symptoms* Differential diagnoses* Diagnostic studies* Treatment - both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic*Chapters cover areas including:* Health promotion - Tests and screenings, counseling and interventions, nutrition and exercise guidelines, and vaccinations/immunizations* Disorders by body system - Musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, endocrine, hematopoietic, pulmonary, GI, and immune* Women's and men's health, common neuro-psychiatric disorders, dermatology, gerontology, and HEENT assessments* Pediatric and adolescent review* Professional issues*Easy-read bulleted format illustrated with tables, charts, and call-outs that make key points easy to remember About the Editors Al Rundio, PhD, DNP, RN, APRN, CARN-AP, NEA-BC, is Clinical Professor of Nursing and Associate Dean for Post Licensure Nursing Programs for the RN to BSN Program, the Graduate Nursing and Doctoral Programs, and CNE at the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Drexel University. William J. Lorman, PhD, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP, is Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at Livengrin Foundation, Inc., and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Drexel University.

Prepare your students for safe and effective maternity and pediatric nursing practice. This updated 3rd Edition of Ricci, Kyle, and Carman's unique combination book helps students develop an understanding of the health needs of women and children, and empowers them to guide women and their children toward higher levels of wellness throughout the life cycle. KEY FEATURES*Updated Threaded Case Studies in every chapter give students an opportunity to apply concepts to real-life scenarios.*New Bringing It All Together sections draw content from multiple chapters to develop students' skills in critical thinking, prioritizing, and clinical decision making.*New Cases begin at the end of each chapter and unfold online, providing extended opportunities for students to connect learning to practice.*New! Concept Mastery Alerts improve students' understanding of potentially confusing topics as identified by Lippincott's Adaptive Learning Powered by prepU.*Evidence-based Research boxes provide the latest information on best practices in nursing and inspire students to implement EBR interventions.This leading content is also incorporated into Lippincott CoursePoint+, a dynamic learning solution that integrates this book's curriculum, adaptive learning tools, virtual simulations, real-time data reporting, and the latest evidence-based practice content together into one powerful student learning solution. Lippincott CoursePoint+ improves the nursing students' critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to prepare them for practice. Learn more at www.NursingEducationSuccess.com/CoursePoint. Also available to support your students' learning: Study Guide for Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 4th Edition This hands-on guide helps students master essential information, build critical-thinking skills, and prepare for the NCLEX exam through a variety of exercises, case studies, and NCLEX-style questions.

The perfect study companion to Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts, Eleventh Edition, this engaging workbook helps students review and apply the knowledge they need to prepare for exams as well as nursing practice. Each chapter includes three sections: Assessing Your Understanding, Applying Your Knowledge, and Practicing for NCLEX(R). An Answer Key is available online at thePoint for Instructors at http://thepoint.lww.com/Timby11e.

This trusted text helps LPN/LVN students develop the understanding and clinical skills necessary for effective practice in today's challenging health care environments. Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts, 11th Edition, continues the tradition of excellent coverage of basic nursing theory and clinical skills that have long made this text a leading resource for LPN/LVN students at the start of their studies. Students using this text will learn theoretical nursing concepts, step-by-step skills and procedures, and clinical applications, all while applying philosophical concepts focusing on the human experience such as caring as the essence of nursing, supportive health care provider networks, and accountability for actions and clinical decisions. Filled with engaging learning tools that promote critical thinking, this new edition has been fully updated to reflect current medical and nursing practice with visually enticing photos and illustrations that bring the information to life and reinforce learning. Highlights of the 11th Edition include:*Coverage of new educational trends such as QSEN competencies and the SBAR technique for standardized communication.* Updated NANDA diagnoses and definitions in Nursing Implications and Nursing Care Plans reflect the latest NANDA-I publication, Nursing Diagnoses 2015-2017.*A continuing focus on the Nursing Process that covers concepts and paradigms in Chapter 2 with each skill chapter including the most recent applicable Nursing Diagnoses.*Nursing Care Plans that help students identify with "real people" and their individualized care.*Skills clustered at the end of each chapter that comply with Standard Precautions and infection control guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.*Nursing Guidelines that show students how to perform various types of nursing care or offer suggestions for managing client care problems.*Client and Family Teaching boxes that highlight essential education points nurses can communicate to clients and their families.*Chapter-ending Critical Thinking Exercises that use clinical situations or rhetorical questions to give students an opportunity to apply the material.*NCLEX-PN Style Questions that help students apply what they've learned to items that reflect the formats within the 2016 NCLEX-PN Test plan.This leading content is also incorporated into Lippincott CoursePoint, a dynamic learning solution that integrates this book's curriculum, adaptive learning tools, real-time data reporting, and the latest evidence-based practice content together into one powerful student learning solution. Lippincott CoursePoint improves the nursing students' critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to prepare them for practice. Learn more at www.NursingEducationSuccess.com/CoursePoint.

The 2017 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses provides current, vital drug information "in a nutshell." Based on the popular Lippincott Nursing Drug Guide by Amy Karch, this handy pocket guide by the same author gives essential information on over 2,000 medications in an easy-access A-to-Z format. The "mini" drug monographs include generic and trade names, drug class, pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule, "black box" warnings, indications & dosages, dose adjustments, adverse effects, drug interactions, nursing considerations, and patient teaching. A special section reviews Patient Safety and Medication Administration. Appendices cover topical and ophthalmic medications, laxatives, combination products, contraceptives, biological agents (vaccines), and more. Also includes free online access to Monthly Drug Updates and a Toolkit loaded with hundreds of additional drug-related resources on thePoint. The pocket-sized 2017 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses will quickly become your go-to guide for important drug facts and vital patient safety tips and alerts. New to this edition: * Full monographs on 42 newly approved drugs* More than 1,500 additions, changes, and updates to indications, dosages, and administration

Zero in on a key aspect of radiology with Quality and Safety in Medical Imaging: The Essentials! Ideal as an efficient learning tool for residents as well as a quick refresher for experienced radiologists, this practical reference covers every essential feature of this important field, putting indispensable information at your fingertips in a compact, high-yield format. You'll be brought up to date on radiation dose and safety, patient satisfaction, monitoring and reporting of complications, quality and safety in breast imaging, evidence-based radiology, quality dashboards, quality and safety in nuclear medicine, and much more. Key Features:*Multiple-choice questions at the end of each chapter and a complete self-assessment examination at the end of the text are ideal for testing your knowledge and preparing for exams.*Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter help you focus your learning and retain what you read.*Current references throughout the text provide suggestions for further study and review.* Numerous figures and tables distill and clarify complex or highly detailed information.Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like:*Complete content with enhanced navigation*Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web*Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation*Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text* Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues*Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

Systematically solve tough diagnostic challenges in head and neck pathology with this new title in the Differential Diagnoses in Surgical Pathology series. This practical, full-color reference uses select images of clinical and pathological findings, together with succinct, expert instructions, to guide you through the decision-making process by distinguishing between commonly confused lesions of the head and neck. By presenting material according to the way pathologists actually work, this user-friendly volume helps you quickly differentiate entities that have overlapping morphologic features. Key Features:* Presents over 200 differential diagnoses in head and neck pathology side by side for easy comparison, including the most common entities as well as selected rarer diseases.* Provides concise, bulleted summaries of clinical and pathological findings and relevant pictorial examples on the corresponding pages.* Features nearly 1,000 high-quality images of similar-looking lesions side by side for easy comparison.* Includes cases on the salivary glands, odontogenic/bone, ear, neck/soft tissue, oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, sinonasal tract/nasopharynx, and thyroid and parathyroid glands.* Ideal for practicing pathologists, pathologists in training, residents, and medical students.Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like:*Complete content with enhanced navigation*Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web*Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation*Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text* Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues*Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

Systematically solve tough diagnostic challenges in pulmonary pathology with this new title in the Differential Diagnoses in Surgical Pathology series. This practical reference uses select images of clinical and pathological findings, together with succinct, expert instructions, to guide you through the decision-making process by distinguishing between commonly confused pulmonary lesions. By presenting material according to the way pathologists actually work, this user-friendly volume helps you quickly differentiate entities that have overlapping morphologic features in both neoplastic and non-neoplastic lung pathology. Key Features: * Presents more than 90 differential diagnoses in pulmonary pathology side by side for easy comparison, including the most common entities as well as selected rarer diseases.* Provides concise, bulleted summaries of clinical and pathological findings and relevant pictorial examples on the corresponding pages.* Features high-quality images of similar-looking lesions side by side for easy comparison.* Helps you accurately and efficiently answer many everyday questions such as, "Is this UIP or NSIP?" and "Is this malignant mesothelioma or reactive mesothelial hyperplasia?" * Ideal for practicing pathologists, pathologists in training, residents, and medical students.Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: *Complete content with enhanced navigation *Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web*Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation*Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text* Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues*Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

Offering a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to head and neck oncology, Cancer of the Head and Neck, Fifth Edition, delivers authoritative guidance to the entire head and neck cancer care team. Retaining an expert surgical focus that has made it a classic in the field, this edition incorporates new disease- and site-specific chapters as well as a greater emphasis on reconstruction and rehabilitation. Written and edited by globally renowned head and neck surgeons, it's an indispensable resource for practitioners, trainees, and other health care professionals who care for patients with head and neck cancer. Key Features: * Provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary coverage on the understanding and management of head and neck cancer, from basic science through treatment and rehabilitation.* Incorporates extensive revisions in every chapter, including new techniques such as robotic surgery of the oropharynx, endoscopic and minimal access surgery of the skull base; as well as new topics such as targeted therapy, proton therapy, and immunotherapy in the treatment of head and neck cancers.* Features new color photographs and drawings throughout.* Incorporates the expertise of more than more than 75 contributing authors from around the world.Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: *Complete content with enhanced navigation *Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web*Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation*Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text* Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues*Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

In vivid, step-by-step illustrative detail, Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy, Second Edition thoroughly describes arthroscopic techniques used in the surgical treatment of foot and ankle disorders. Now fully up-to-date, this edition details the advances that have affected the use of arthroscopy in foot and ankle surgery in recent years. The text covers both the basics of equipment, instrumentation and surgical anatomy, as well as the practical steps surgeons must take to optimize results for each procedure. Key Features: * Comprehensive, current coverage of the basics of ankle arthroscopy, instrumentation and anesthesia, surgical arthroscopy of the foot and ankle, rehabilitation, complications, future developments, and more.* New chapters include: Regional Anesthesia for Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy, Subtalar Joint Pathology, Prone Arthroscopy for Posterior Ankle and Subtalar Joint Pathology, Radiofrequency Use in Ankle and Foot Arthroscopy, Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release, Gastrocnemius Recession and Intermetatarsal Nerve Decompression, and Endoscopic Procedures for Retrocalcaneal Bursitis, Achilles Tendon, Posterior Tibial Tendon, Peroneal Tendons and Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon.* Clear, straightforward discussions cover the basics of surgical anatomy, while practical tips and pearls let you learn from master surgeons.* Abundant radiographs and color line drawings explain the techniques and make complex concepts easy to grasp.Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: *Complete content with enhanced navigation *Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web*Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation*Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text* Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues*Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

Achieve the best outcomes with expert, practical, highly visual guidance! This expert clinical reference features just the foot and ankle surgery content from Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery, the comprehensive 4-volume set edited by Sam W. Wiesel, MD. Ideal for practitioners who wish to focus on mastering today's best foot and ankle surgery procedures, it you step-by-step through each technique in a consistent manner, using concise, bulleted text, full-color illustrations, and full-color intraoperative photographs to clearly convey exactly what to look for and how to proceed. Key Features: *Includes eight new chapters that cannot be found in the large Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery, that cover total revision ankle arthroplasty and much more. *Master the full range of essential techniques with comprehensive coverage of forefoot, midfoot, hindfoot, and ankle procedures, sports-related procedures, and much more.*Select the best operative approach for each patient with balanced coverage of all available options.*Gain rich, complete grasp of key nuances of technique by viewing a wealth of photographs and medical illustrations.* Benefit from a consistent approach to each procedure, for quick and easy reference: definition, anatomy, physical exam findings, imaging and diagnostic studies, surgical management, perils and pitfalls, postoperative care, outcomes, and complications.Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to: *Complete content with enhanced navigation* A powerful search that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web*Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation*Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text* Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues*Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

Improve your patients' quality of life with evidence-based, practical guidance on every aspect of today's dialysis. For more than 20 years, Henrich's Principles and Practice of Dialysis has been the go-to resource for comprehensive, accessible information on the challenges of managing the wide variety of patients who receive dialysis. This Fifth Edition brings you fully up to date with new chapters, a new eBook edition, two new editors and new contributors who offer practical experience and a fresh perspective. Clearly written and unique in scope, it helps you meet the growing demand for this procedure by providing a solid foundation in both basic science and clinical application. Key Features:*All chapters are fully updated and offer unparalleled coverage of the changing nature of modern dialysis practice.*A new chapter on pregnancy and dialysis addresses the unique needs of this special patient population.*A new chapter on cystic kidney disease and ESRD provides the latest information on complications that can lead to kidney failure.*Other new chapters include home hemodialysis, the wearable artificial kidney, and respiratory disorders in dialysis patients.* Sections cover technical and procedural considerations in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, clinical considerations in the evaluation of dialysis patients, drugs and intoxications, dialysis in the pediatric population, and the business of dialysis. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: *Complete content with enhanced navigation*Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web*Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation*Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text* Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues*Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

Provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to practice nursing safely as LPN/LVNs. Fully updated to reflect current medical and nursing practice, this Eleventh Edition of Textbook of Basic Nursing covers all areas of the curriculum, including Anatomy & Physiology, Fundamentals, Skills, Adult Health, Growth and Development, Mental Health, Maternity and Pediatrics, and Geriatric Considerations. Based on the NCLEX-PN framework, this engaging and comprehensive text provides everything students need to succeed, including short chapters with easy-to-understand content, striking photos and illustrations that bring the content to life, and a wide range of practice-oriented, mastery-focused learning tools both in the book and online, and an available hands-on workbook. Key benefits include: *Concept Mastery Alerts use data from prepU quizzing to highlight common misconceptions and difficult-to-understand material.*Nursing Alerts ensure that students obtain the critical information they need to safely practice nursing as LPN/LVNs and succeed on the NCLEX-PN.*NCLEX Alerts highlight critical NCLEX-relevant content in each key area.* In Practice: Nursing Care Plans present a case study using NANDA terminology and the Nursing Process to illustrate how to develop a care plan.*Special Considerations highlight key culture, lifespan, homecare, or nutrition information.*In Practice: Nursing Procedures present step-by-step instructions with full-color illustrations and rationales.*In Practice: Nursing Care Guidelines contain summaries of important concepts, teaching, skills performance, or nursing considerations.*In Practice: Educating the Client boxes highlight important teaching concepts.*In Practice: Data Gathering in Nursing summarizes the key information needed in gathering data for nursing observations.*In Practice: Nursing Process boxes use the steps of the nursing process to guide the LPN/LVN in effective data collection.*In Practice: Important Medications boxes summarize common medications used in treating specific conditions, diseases, and disorders.

Portable and easy to use, Rogers' Handbook of Pediatric Intensive Care, Fifth Edition, contains key information from the best-selling Rogers' Textbook in a handy format designed for everyday use. Nearly 100 chapters offer a clinically relevant synopsis of core information needed for quick reference and safe practice in the PICU. Key Features:* New chapters cover Rapid Response Systems; Non-Invasive Ventilation; Abusive Head Trauma; Pulmonary Hypertension; Dengue and Other Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (including Ebola); Gastrointestinal Bleeding; Diagnostic Imaging of the Abdomen; and more.* All chapters have been thoroughly updated and rewritten.* Numerous tables and line drawings facilitate quick retrieval of information.* Distills the authoritative, essential information you need in the PICU, in an easy-to-manage handbook format.Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: *Complete content with enhanced navigation *Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web*Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation*Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text* Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues*Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

First published in 2006, the bestselling Wintrobe's Atlas of Clinical Hematologyhas now been comprehensively updated by a brand-new editorial team to bring you state-of-the-art pictorial coverage of the complete range of hematologic conditions. Thousands of meticulous, full-color images capture the characteristic appearance of each pathologic entity, and concise descriptions point out features of diagnostic importance. The result is a peerless reference to facilitate confident diagnosis in hematology. Features:Access the latest knowledge in the field with more than 30% new or updated content - including expanded coverage of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL); revised diagnostic criteria for fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH); enhanced information on flow cytometry; new coverage of genetic screens, circulating DNA analysis, RT-PCR, exosome analysis, and evaluation of epigenetic abnormalities; completely new chapters on hemostasis and platelets as well as on plasma cell disorders and on benign diseases of leukocytes, spleen, and immunoglobins; and much more.Vividly visualize the presentation of every hematologic disorder thanks to thousands of crisp, full-color images, hundreds of them new to this edition.Locate the information you need more easily through a new, highly templated format that expedites navigation, as well as a new index of figures by disorder.Easily find additional in-depth answers inside Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology, the best-selling comprehensive reference in the field, since this Atlas now features a parallel organization.Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time - providing a seamless reading experience online or offlinePowerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooksMultiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive designThe ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

Approaching motor development as the study of change, Lifelong Motor Development, 7th Edition, offers the most up-to-date, comprehensive, research-based coverage of motor behavior across the life span available today. Rather than introducing a single theory, the book covers the most prominent theories and views that underscore our understanding of change in motor development to help students truly understand the multicausal and complex nature of motor development across the lifespan. Now in vibrant full color, the 7th Edition offers much that is new, including new content that reflects the latest research, new pedagogy, new illustrations, and an enhanced suite of resources that help students succeed and ensure easy integration into the classroom.

Exploring the full psychiatric nursing curriculum, from theoretical foundations to interventions for commonly encountered disorders, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, 7th Edition provides a practical focus on the skills and concepts students need for successful practice. Throughout the book, students have opportunities to learn specific nursing interventions, build therapeutic communication skills, and apply content within the framework of the nursing process. A study guide built into every chapter reinforces student learning and builds critical reasoning skills. The Seventh Edition is updated with features that aim to support students in their learning of important concepts. This edition incorporates "Concept Mastery Alerts" that use data from the adaptive quizzing software PrepU, to help students identify challenging and confusing concepts. This edition also integrates content from Lippincott Theory to Practice Video Series, helping students apply content and retain it more effectively. In addition, the Seventh Edition is supported by online tools that cultivate deeper understanding and increased competency, and is also available for purchase with PrepU's adaptive quizzing and DocuCare, educational electronic health record software.