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Critical Thinking And Professional Judgement For Social Work (PDF)
by Lynne RutterCritical thinking as a process can appear formal and academic, and far-removed from the everyday practitioner experience. This new edition enables post-qualifying students to develop their analytical skills in line with their everyday experiences. By placing emphasis on professional judgement, communication and critical reflection, the book challenges the view that theory and critical awareness are the preserve of the classroom. This edition is fully-updated to include guidance for social workers following the Munro Review.
An Introduction To Supporting People With A Learning Disability (PDF)
by Elaine HardieIf you work with people with a learning disability and are studying for a health and social care qualification, or you want the right information to help your personal development, then An introduction to supporting people with a learning disability is for you. This book puts the person at the centre of the support you give. It uses real life stories, activities and thinking points to cover all of the learning outcomes and is full of practical examples of how to apply the ideas to the support you provide.
Health And Safety For Learning Disability Workers (PDF)
by Alice BradleyIf you are working within the learning disability sector and studying for the QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care, you will find this book an invaluable resource in helping you to achieve the units on Health and Safety. You will find the book easy to navigate, with each chapter covering one of the learning outcomes within the unit. Each chapter begins with an example taken from real people's stories and lots of activities, photographs and other illustrations are included throughout the book so you can really get to grips with the subject.
Duty Of Care For Learning Disability Workers: Supporting The Level 2 And 3 Diplomas In Health And Social Care (Learning Disability Pathway) And The Common Induction Standards (PDF)
by Justine BarksbyIf you are working within the learning disability sector and studying for the QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care, you will find this book invaluable in helping you to achieve the unit on Duty of Care. It will help you to understand how duty of care affects the people you support, their family carers, you and your employer. The book is easy to navigate, with each chapter covering one of the learning outcomes within the unit. Each chapter begins with an example taken from real people's stories and lots of activities, photographs and other illustrations are included throughout.
Critical Thinking And Research For Medical Students (PDF)
by Ann AllenThe revised Tomorrow's Doctors makes it clear that doctors need to be aware of their responsibilities as scholars and scientists and it is therefore vital that students develop excellent research skills. Whilst there are many 'research skills' books, medical students frequently struggle with understanding the difference between the practices of research, audit, service evaluation, systematic and narrative reviews and when and how to apply them. This book addresses the kinds of questions novice investigators always ask and helps students utilise study designs, data collection tools and analysis effectively.
Equality and Inclusion for Learning Disability Workers (PDF)
by Kate Richardson Rorie FultonIf you are working within the learning disability sector and studying for the QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care, you will find this book invaluable in helping you to achieve the unit on Equality and Inclusion.nbsp;It shows the importance of understanding issues of equality and inclusion in your role and of working in an inclusive way. The book is easy to navigate, with each chapter covering one of the learning outcomes within the unit. Each chapter begins with an example taken from real people's stories and lots of activities, photographs and other illustrations are included throughout.
Health, Behaviour and Society: Clinical Medicine in Context (PDF)
by Philip Cotton Jennifer ClelandThere is more to a person than a particular symptom or disease: patients are individuals but they are not isolated, they are part of a family, a community, an environment, and all these factors can affect in many different ways how they manage health and illness. This book provides an introduction to population, sociological and psychological influences on health and delivery of healthcare in the UK and will equip today's medical students with the knowledge required to be properly prepared for clinical practice in accordance with the outcomes of Tomorrow's Doctors.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Nursing (PDF)
by Alec Grant Shirley BachThe importance of good communication and interpersonal skills has been recognised in the new NMC Standards for pre-registration nursing education (2010). The new edition of this well-received book has been revised to cover the new Standards and is now aimed specifically at first year students. New case studies help students understand how to use skills in practice and the theory of communication has been made easier to understand through scenarios and theory summaries. Key topics covered include: underpinning concepts; building therapeutic relationships; using a variety of communication methods; compassion and dignity; communicating in different environments; and culture and diversity issues.
Nursing Adults with Long Term Conditions (PDF)
by Jane NicolWith the number of people living with long term conditions set to increase, ensuring nurses are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to care for this group of people is essential. This book assists adult nursing students in understanding and applying the principles and practice of managing care for those with a long term condition. It covers essential knowledge and skills, including the impact of long term conditions across the lifespan, the therapeutic relationship, health promotion and empowerment, self-management, symptom management, case management and advance care planning.
Evidence-based Policy and Practice in Mental Health Social Work (PDF)
by Martin WebberMental health social workers work within multidisciplinary teams, often based in health settings. The variety of services they work within are shaped by mental health policy that is increasingly being influenced by research evidence of nbsp;what works . This fully-revised second edition has a new chapter on systematic reviews and greater coverage of the impact of the 2007 amendment to Mental Health Act 1983 on mental health practitioners and services.
Effective Writing Skills for Social Work Students (PDF)
by Phil MussonThis concise text is written specifically to help students and practitioners hone their techniques and develop their skills when it comes to writing in a clear, accessible and, above all, rigorous manner. There are sections on good essay writing and how to construct an argument, referencing and plagiarism, and reflective and critical writing. More than just another study skills book, Effective Writing Skills for Social Work is focused on real, day-to-day practice issues and the complex academic demands faced by social work students.
Assessing Evidence to Improve Population Health and Wellbeing (PDF)
by Carmen AceijasWritten to support practitioners undertaking a Masters in public health, this book considers the main concepts, issues and methodologies of the second core competence of the Public Health Skills and Career Framework: 'Assessment of evidence of the effectiveness of interventions, programmes and services to improve population health and wellbeing'. Coverage includes the theoretical definition of evidence and its use in public health, the role of critical appraisal methods and tools in evidence assessment and how Effectiveness, Efficiency and Quality inform evidence. The book is packed with case studies and activities to help link theory and practice and prompt personal reflection.
Nursing in Partnership With Patients and Carers (PDF)
by Audrey ReedFuture healthcare services are changing to give patients more rights over their own healthcare. The NMC requires that nurses work in partnership with those in their care. This book provides a timely guide to enabling patient and carer participation in nursing care. It challenges the reader to see the person in the patient and explores the nature of the nurse-patient relationship. It gives practical advice on how students can promote participation on placements and in practice. The book also offers an insight into the realities of being a carer, and discusses how quality of patient experiences can be assessed.
Ethics for Nursing and Healthcare Practice (PDF)
by Kath M. MeliaEveryday clinical practice is steeped in ethical considerations, but discussion of ethics is often removed from these real-life situations. Kath M Melia's new book works in the gap between theory and practice. The chapters tackle the main theories which form the discussion on ethics, and include practical case examples, which bring these theories into the clinical context. These classic and everyday cases challenge the reader to critically reflect on his/her own experiences and outlook. The social, legal and professional regulation context is brought into the discussion throughout, to equip students with the knowledge that they need to make clinical decisions. Topics covered include: Beauchamp and Childress' four principles of bioethics Rights - Personal and individual conscience Moral philosophy The virtues/virtue ethics of the practitioner. This book will be essential reading for pre-registration nursing students taking modules in ethics and law. It will also be a valuable text for postgraduates and qualified nurses, and students of health who need to gain an appreciation of ethics. www.sagepub.co.uk/melia
Disabling Barriers, Enabling Environments (PDF)
by Sally French John SwainThe strengths of this text are many.nbsp;It has breadth and diversity in its content yet is presented in bite-size chapters.nbsp;For those wishing to know more, it offers signposts to the relevant literature.nbsp;The contributors have been carefully selected for their specific perspective yet these have been skilfully inter-related by the editors. 'It is now some 11 years since the first edition of this text was published. In my view, this second edition was worth the wait' - SCOLAG Journal. `This has been a ground-breaking book and I whole-heartedly welcome a new edition'- Professor Len Barton, School of Education, The University of Sheffield. `It is a really well-structured book which has been very popular and widely used by students Its great qualities are accessibility and diversity of contributors' -. Jenny Corbett, Institute of Education, University of London. 'This book would be a valuable resource to students of disability studies and to health and social care staff and other professionals who work with disabled people'- Disability and Rehabilitation. The Second Edition of this landmark text has been revised to provide an up-to-date accessible introductory text to the field of disability studies.nbsp;In addition to analysing the barriers that disabled people encounter in education, housing, leisure and employment,nbsp;the revised edition has new chapters on: nbsp; international issues. nbsp; diversity among disabled people. nbsp; sexuality. nbsp; bioethics. Written by disabled people who are leading academics in the field, the text comprises 45 short and engaging chapters, to provide a broad-ranging and accessible introduction to disability issues. Disabling Barriers, Enabling Environments is an invaluable resource for both students and practitioners alike. It is an ideal text for undergraduates and postgraduates taking courses in disability studies, as well as disability courses in social work, education, health studies, sociology and social policy.
Test Your IQ: 400 Questions to Boost Your Brainpower (2nd edition) (PDF)
by Philip J. CarterIQ tests are now encountered in recruitment for the government, the armed forces, education, industry and commerce. Test Your IQ contains 400 IQ test questions written and compiled by IQ-test experts, complete with a guide to assessing individual performance. Working through the questions can help anyone improve their vocabulary and develop powers of calculation and logical reasoning. By studying the different types of test, and recognizing the different types of question, readers can improve their test scores and increase their IQ rating. Test your IQ is invaluable to those who have to take an IQ test, but it's also great fun for anyone who likes to stretch their mind for their own entertainment.nbsp;
The Routledge Companion to Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PDF)
by Penny LaceyThe Routledge Companion to Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties is a timely and rich resource with contributions from writing teams of acknowledged experts providing a balance of both academic and practitioner perspectives. The book covers a myriad of topics and themes and has the core purpose of informing and supporting everyone who is interested in improving the quality of education and support for children and young adults with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and their families. Each chapter contains careful presentations and analyses of the findings from influential research and its practical applications and the book is a treasure chest of experiences, suggestions and ideas from practitioners that will be invaluable for many years to come. The chapters include many vignettes gathered from practitioners in the field and are written specifically to be rigorous yet accessible. The contributors cover topics related to the rights and needs of children and young adults from 0-25 years, crucial features of high quality education, characteristics of integrated provision and effective and sensitive working with families to ensure the best possible outcomes for their children. Crucially, the voice of the learners themselves shines through. Historical provision that has had an impact on developing services and modern legislation aimed at improving provision and services are also discussed. The contributed chapters are organised into six themed parts: Provision for learners with SLD/PMLD. Involving stakeholders. Priorities for meeting the personal and social needs of learners. Developing the curriculum. Strategies for supporting teaching and learning. Towards a new understanding of education for learners with SLD/PMLD. This text is an essential read for students on courses and staff working in and with the whole range of educational settings catering for children and young adults with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, not just for teachers but also for support staff, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, nurses, social workers and other specialists.
Personalisation in Social Work (PDF)
by Ali GardnerThe government agenda on personalisation and self-directed support is fast-moving and rapidly changing. It is vital therefore that students and practitioners alike are aware of the key issues and debates, as well as the policy that surrounds this area of practice. This timely and fully-revised second edition provides an overview of the personalisation agenda and looks at the recent legislation in a broad historical and theoretical perspective. It considers the impact of personalisation on service users and carers and draws directly upon their experiences. There are 'service user narratives' within the book that explore how individuals feel about directing their own support and the social workers who support them. This book encourages students to consider notions of choice and independence by reflecting on their own lives and experiences. It contains activities and case studies to deepen reflective and critical thinking skills and provides links to the Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Work.
Nutritional Care for Older People, A Practical Handbook: Advice on Feeding Healthy People and Those with Chronic Conditions (PDF)
by June CopemanFilled with information and practical advice, this book is designed to be used by care staff concerned with food and nutrition and older people. It uses the latest scientific knowledge and national guidelines.
Nutritional Care for Older People, A Practical Handbook: Advice on Feeding Healthy People and Those with Chronic Conditions
by June CopemanFilled with information and practical advice, this book is designed to be used by care staff concerned with food and nutrition and older people. It uses the latest scientific knowledge and national guidelines.
Skeletal Muscle: A Textbook of Muscle Physiology for Sport, Exercise, Physiotherapy and Medicine (PDF)
by David Jones Joan Round Arnold De HaanUnderstanding the function of skeletal muscle requires knowledge of its structure from the level of gross anatomy down to that of molecular organization. This book is mainly concerned with skeletal muscle physiology sand biochemistry and covers from embryonic development, muscle organization, energy metabolism, structure of the muscle fibre to mechanisms of fatigue. The text is fully illustrated with appropriate photographs of fibres and drawings/graphs to illustrate biochemistry. Alternate ISBN 9780702036613
OCR GCSE Home Economics: Child Development (PDF)
by Jean Marshall Sue Stuart Lindsey RobinsFully updated and extended to reflect the revised OCR GCSE specification, this Student Book is written by experts in the field. It offers complete coverage of the requirements for controlled assessment, and provides material to cater for student differentiation. Units include: Family and parenting Preparation for pregnancy and birth Physical development Nutrition and health Intellectual, social and emotional development Community support
Social Work Practice Learning (PDF)
by David EdmondsonThis book provides essential knowledge and skills to address all the new social work education requirements for placements and practice learning. It will help you successfully pass your compulsory social work placement whilst meeting the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) for Social Workers and developing your professional practice.
Sharing Assessment In Health And Social Care: A Practical Handbook For Interprofessional Working (PDF)
by Carolyn WallaceShared assessment is the standardised approach to assessment and the sharing of information and documentation within and between health and social care. This book offers students and practitioners a step-by-step guide to the process, helping them to overcome some of the anxieties of change and providing realistic guidance on the process.
Social Work With Children And Families (PDF)
by Maureen O'LoughlinSocial work with children and families is a challenging, complex but ultimately rewarding pathway for the student social worker. This fully-revised new edition aims to guide the student through the legislation, policy and law that surrounds social work with children and families, while providing a solid foundation for critical thinking.