Positively Aware

Positively Aware

Positively Conscious

We live in a fast-paced, materialistic world where the desire to 'acquire' appears to have taken precedence over everything else. In our high-tech society, electronic devices practically think for us. Whilst governments grapple with solutions to control global climate, we continue polluting our beautiful planet to the point of endangering its ecological balance and survival. Man has patented over one million chemicals, yet illness and disease have increased at the same rate as chemical production and exposure.Obesity levels in the Western World have now reached epidemic proportions, and those suffering from stress, depression, heart disease, cancer and diabetes are at their highest levels ever recorded. Despite the medical and technological advancements of recent years, statistics show that more people than ever before are disillusioned with their lives, with millions dependent on high doses of medication, alcohol and recreational drugs to get through the day.Unless radical action is taken to change the way we live and how we treat our environment, it is likely that we are on a collision course with disaster of cataclysmic proportions. 'Positively Conscious' takes an in-depth look at what is happening in our world today, offering positive suggestions and solutions to deal with the issues and problems we all face. This energy-shifting, awareness-raising book is a 'must-read' for all of you who wish to enhance, enrich and enlightenyour life and transform that of the planet we inhabit - before it is too late.

The Person with HIV/AIDS

"This is an excellent reference for those caring for clients with HIV/AIDS. I strongly recommend this book." --Doody's HIV/AIDS is no longer a certain death sentence. Patients fighting the chronic symptoms of HIV/AIDS are now living longer, fuller lives due to recent scientific and pharmaceutical breakthroughs. As a result, the new generation of caregivers must keep pace with cutting-edge, evidence-based practices to better serve patients who may live with HIV/AIDS for several decades. This updated edition is a vital resource for nurses and other health care professionals providing care to HIV-positive persons in the 21st century. The contributors present essential information on the medical assessment and management of symptoms, the prevention of infection, ethical and legal dimensions of care, and much more. With a greater emphasis on the international dimensions of the HIV pandemic and the treatment of minority populations, this book serves as an essential guide for nurses and health care practitioners serving patients with HIV/AIDS. Key topics include: HIV screening, testing, and counseling HIV/AIDS nursing case management within the global community HIV and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons Children and HIV prevention and management HIV in corrections facilities and the care of incarcerated patients Sex workers and the transmission of HIV