Tom McEwan

This monograph lays out a discussion framework for understanding the role of human-computer interaction (HCI) in public policymaking. It takes an international view, discussing potential areas for research and application and their potential for impact. The aim is to provide a solid foundation for discussion, cooperation and collaborative interaction, and to outline future programs of activity. It starts with an introduction to HCI and public policy and goes on to discuss how HCI research and practices already inform public policy, providing representative examples. It then discusses how public policy influences HCI and provides representative public policy areas that are relevant to HCI, and where HCI could have even more impact in the future. It concludes by laying out a framework for involvement and suggested actions by the HCI community in public policy internationally. This monograph summarizes the observations and recommendations from a daylong workshop at the CHI 2013 conference in Paris, France. The workshop invited the community’s perspectives regarding the intersection of governmental policies, international and domestic standards, recent HCI research discoveries, and emergent considerations and challenges. It also incorporates contributions made after the workshop by workshop participants and by individuals who were unable to participate in the workshop but whose work and interests were highly related and relevant.

Now featuring a new author team and a new and expanded title, Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives and Perinatal Healthcare Professionals, 5th Edition, remains a core text for undergraduate and postgraduate education and is an ideal resource to support those working in maternity and perinatal care. This highly popular textbook presents reproductive anatomy and physiology in a manner which is ideal for those who are new to the subject or who desire a quick, well-illustrated review. Using an accessible, friendly writing style, it progresses from the founding principles of human structure and function through to conception, embryological and fetal development and growth, the maternal responses to the growing fetus, parturition, and the transition to neonatal life. Explains and contextualises the principles of reproductive A&P, acknowledging the importance of underlying research and integrating theory and practice Includes more than 200 illustrations that help to clarify complex anatomical, physiological, and clinical information Includes all-new reflective activities that help you apply concepts to clinical practice Provides learning objectives at the start of each chapter, more boxes that identify and highlight key topics, and a streamlined table of contents that improves reader accessibility Features new authorship and expertise in the areas of cell physiology, education, and research, particularly its clinical application to fertility and parturition Helps students, midwives, and other healthcare professionals expertly handle questions from increasingly well-informed parents-to-be Reflects current information from MBRRACE reports and the latest NICE guidance Suitable for all students of midwifery, as well as qualified midwives and related healthcare professionals who need a quick review or who are undertaking post-graduate study An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text and figures, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud