Nursing

_x005F_x000D_ This volume takes a pedagogic approach in providing content for use in core courses. It defines and elaborates on the role of the LNC in a number of arenas and covers current technology and trends in healthcare and law. A comprehensive textbook for students, it defines the role of the ..

A clear analysis of the design, potential uses and limitations of questionnaires in the measurement of health from the perspective of the patient. Practical examples illustrate methodological issues and guide the reader through good and bad practice...

A presentation of a comparative analysis of the work of mental health social workers and community psychiatric nurses, an issue of importance because of "community care" and also important as much of their work territory overlaps. The findings are more favourable to social workers...

Combining theoretical insights with a range of qualitative and ethnographic research, this volume examines lay experiences and evaluation of medicines and drugs, chronic illness and life-saving technology, and reproductive technologies...

A clear and readable guide to both the medical facts related to Motor Neurone Disease and the psychological and social effects on sufferers and those who care for them. Includes information on the work of recently set-up support organizations...

The comparable and empirical data used in this study make it a unique contribution to understanding current trends in the development of European social policy...

The comparable and empirical data used in this study make it a unique contribution to understanding current trends in the development of European social policy...

Nurse-Led Clinics: Practice Issues provides a much-needed overview of this new arena for nursing and illustrates the key points through chapters written by experienced nurses who have set up and run clinics in their own specialty...

Nurse-Led Clinics: Practice Issues provides a much-needed overview of this new arena for nursing and illustrates the key points through chapters written by experienced nurses who have set up and run clinics in their own specialty...

This textbook draws on international contributors with a range of backgrounds to explore, engage with and challenge readers in understanding the many aspects and elements that inform and influence contemporary nursing practice. With a focus to the future, this book explores the challenges facing hea..

This textbook draws on international contributors with a range of backgrounds to explore, engage with and challenge readers in understanding the many aspects and elements that inform and influence contemporary nursing practice. With a focus to the future, this book explores the challenges facing hea..

Third edition of an invaluable text examining how nursing has developed from its beginnings to the present day. Fully updated with ten new chapters, contributions take into account the challenges facing nurses today...