Dictionary of Nursing (5th ed.)

Now in its fifth edition, the Dictionary of Nursing is one of the latest offerings from the well respected Oxford university Press Oxford Paperback Reference series. This new edition contains over 10,000 entries covering all aspects of nursing. The publishers describe it as “authoritative and accessible”.

If you've ever wanted to know how to pronounce xerostomia, or indeed what it is (dry mouth syndrome), or its opposite (ptyalism), then this well‐produced and straightforward dictionary is an excellent starting point. It also covers much more common terms, like influenza and pregnancy. Many entries outline abbreviations: find out what a QALY stands...