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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Cardiovascular systemAntiarrhythmic drugsCardiac glycosidesCalcium channel blockersß-blockersAntihypertensives2 Blood/coagulation systemAnticoagulantsAntiplatelet drugsLipid-lowering agents3 Hormonal systemOral antidiabeticsInsulinsThyroid hormonesIodized salts4 Respiratory systemAntitussive agentsExpectorants5 Renal/urinary systemDiuretics6 Gastrointestinal systemAntiemetic agentsAntiulcerantsAntidiarrhoeal agentsLaxativesAntispasmodic (spasmolytic) agents7 Immune systemAntibioticsAntiviral agentsAntimycotic (antifungal) agentsAntiallergic agents8 Central nervous systemAnalgesicsHypnotic agentsAntidepressantsParkinson's diseaseAnxiolytic agentsNeuroleptic agents

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection 1: Assessment and Planning 1. Assessing the normal and abnormal 2. Assessing and planning individualized care Section 2: Intervention 3. Principles of wound interventions 4. Wound care in the baby and young child 5. Wound care in teenagers 6. Wound care in the young adult 7. Wound care in the middle-aged individual 8. Pressure Ulcers (PUs) and Incontinence- Associated Dermatitis (IAD) in older individuals 9. Wound care in elderly individuals with leg ulcerations 10. Cancer and Palliative Wound Care 11. Ways of evaluating care Appendices Appendix 1: Glossary Appendix 2: Useful websites

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents Introduction Fiona Lindop and Rob Skelly 2. Setting the Scene Rob Skelly 3. Multidisciplinary Team Working in Parkinson's Chandler Gill, Serena Hess, Erica Myrick, Rob Skelly, Fiona Lindop, Tom Mace Jori Fleisher 4. Living with Parkinson's Brian Greaves and Liz Greaves 5. Diagnostic Stage David Gallagher, Lisa Brown, Clare Johnson and Fiona Lindop 6. Maintenance Stage Fiona Lindop, Lisa Brown, Andrew Paget, Jessica Marsh, Caroline Bartliff, Clare Johnson, Caroline Bartliff and Rob Skelly 7. Complex Stage of Parkinson's Clare Johnson, Lisa Brown, Maxine Kavanagh, Caroline Bartliff, Fiona Lindop, Jessica Marsh, Suzanne Filon and Rob Skelly 8. Palliative Care in Parkinson's Edward Richfield and Sarah McCracken 9. Parkinson's Disease Dementia and Dementia with Lewy Bodies Sabina Vatter, Clare Johnson and Rob Skelly 10. Falls and bone health in Parkinson's Danielle Brazier, Lily Scourfield, Veronica Lyell, Victoria Haunton and Emily J Henderson 11. Exercise in Parkinson's Bhanu Ramaswamy, Julie C. Jones and Katherine Baker 12. Care of the Hospitalised Person with Parkinson's Rob Skelly, Lisa Brown and Sally Jones 13. A Multidisciplinary team approach to managing atypical Parkinsonian syndromes Jade Donnelly, Luke Massey, Sarah McCracken and Boyd Ghosh 14. Remote assessments for Parkinson's Richard Genever

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction to the Law - background to the Law, how it has evolved, the current UK legal framework Professionalism - fundamental concept crucial to the protection of the public and individual patients, particularly when they are vulnerable children or adults. It is essential that nurses understand professionalism in the context of the law, standards and boundaries. This chapter explains how nurses are accountable and answerable for their actions by elements of criminal, civil and contract law. Professional regulation is then discussed in the context of protecting the public from nurses whose fitness to practice is called into question. Equality and Human Rights - understanding the rights, dignity and freedoms of others and recognize the health needs of the diverse cultures that make up population in the West. Explains how the law promotes equality and human rights in the health service and explains how nurses must not discriminate on the grounds of race or disability. Consent to treatment - nursing care may be delivered in an intimate 'hands on' way and nurses need to understand the need for real consent within this context. The chapter also discusses how the Mental Capacity Act protects vulnerable adults and young persons by regulating how decisions can be made on their behalf. The chapter looks at when it is lawful to withhold treatment and the duty to provide end of life care. Mental health - the position of the patient with mental health problems is now regulated by a number of laws that seek to protect vulnerable children and adults. All branches of nursing need to understand and know how to apply this legislation. Vulnerable adults - how to identify vulnerable adults or children and take action if you think they are being abused or exploited. Consent and children - explains the differing requirements as the child passes through different developmental stages into adulthood. Safeguarding children - nurses have a role in the identification of children who are being abused or who are at risk of abuse. This chapter looks at the Children's Act 1989 and 2004 and explains when to refer a 'child in need'. Record Keeping - this chapter explains how records are kept to show that nurses have discharged their legal and professional duties. Confidentiality - while confidentiality is a key part of professional conduct it is not absolute. This chapter will explain when the duty of confidentiality can be overidden and information disclosed properly to another. Social media is included in this chapter. Health and Safety - the HSAWA 1974 is clearly explained in the context of keeping both staff, patients and the public safe. Table of Cases/Tables of Statutes and Statutory Instruments Introduction to Healthcare Ethics - the structured framework for ethical dilemmas, understand ethical theories and how to apply them, understand ethical principalism and how to apply it to healthcare History of Ethics in Healthcare - reasons for the emergence of bioethics in the mid-late 20th Century, recent doubt and mistrust between public and healthcare professionals Ethical Thinking - Obligations and Consequences. Problems and possibilities attached to these two theories of ethics. Healthcare Research - ethical implications for research Specific cases - rationing of healthcare resources, negligence, consent, confidentiality, contraception, abortion and pregnancy, reproduction, organ donation and ownership of bodyparts, death and dying, mental health, data and social media

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The authors emphasize innovative and sustainable commonalities in nursing practice that transcend global borders. This book will help readers understand unique aspects of a global pandemic, the pathophysiology of the disease, and issues in the delivery of care." -© Doody's Review Service, 2022, Patricia Gonce Morton, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FAAN (University of Utah College of Nursing) Score: 98 - 5 Stars!Table of ContentsIntroduction COVID-19: a critical care perspectives COVID-19: Assessment of a Critically Ill Patient COVID-19: Non-Invasive Ventilation COVID-19: Invasive Ventilation COVID-19: Weaning from mechanical ventilation & Tracheostomy Care COVID-19: Renal Care COVID-19: Advanced Life Support Severe COVID-19 disease in pregnancy COVID-19: Professional and Legal Issues COVID-19 in a resource limited environment Severe COVID-19 Case Study COVID-19 Lessons learnt Glossary of Terms.

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Book SynopsisExplains how and why sensitive, safe, evidence-based holistic nursing care is carried out, including topics common to all fields of practice. This title covers core nursing skills that are emphasised to reflect the importance of clinical skills as well as the underpinning theory.Table of ContentsSECTION 1 - Health, nursing and health care in the 21st century Chapter 1 Health as a value and a concept Chapter 2 The evolution of contemporary nursing Chapter 3 -Health and social care delivery systems SECTION 2 - Professional practice Chapter 4 Learning and teaching Chapter 5 Evidence-based practice and research Chapter 6 Legal issues that impact on nursing practice Chapter 7 NMC Code of Conduct and applied ethical principles SECTION 3 - Nursing and lifespan implications Chapter 8 The human lifespan and its effect on selecting nursing interventions Chapter 9 Relationship, helping and communication skills Chapter 10 Sleep, rest, relaxation, complementary therapies and alternative therapies Chapter 11 Stress, anxiety and coping Chapter 12 Loss and bereavement SECTION 4 - Developing nursing skills Chapter 13 Safety in nursing practice Chapter 14 The nursing process, holistic assessment and baseline observations Chapter 15 Preventing the spread of infection Chapter 16 Caring for the person with physical needs, sensory impairment and unconsciousness Chapter 17 Breathing and circulation Chapter 18 Mobility and immobility Chapter 19 Promoting hydration and nutrition Chapter 20 Elimination: urine Chapter 21 Elimination: faeces Chapter 22 Promoting the safe administration of medicines Chapter 23 Pain management: minimizing the pain experience Chapter 24 Caring for the person having surgery Chapter 25 Wound management Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisAs a nursing student you will have learnt lots of nursing theory and research - but how do you translate this into practice and apply it to the skills you need? Where do you start? What steps should be carried out and in what order? What should you do afterwards? This book answers these questions for over 120 clinical skills.Trade Review"This book covers the majority of clinical skills encountered in primary and secondary care settings.The level of detail is ideal for a student nurse from year one of training through to a newly qualified nurse. It is both colourful and informative. All subjects are well-researched and evidence-based. This is a good teaching resource for mentors to have access to when mentoring student nurses. Its layout with points for practice and comprehensive reading lists allow the reader to undertake independent study beyond that of just being able to perform the skill." Nursing Times, February 2013 "THIS IS a comprehensive little handbook aimed at nursing students, but would serve also as a reminder for those who mentor students as well a newly registered staff nurses. It is well structured and the points for practice, with their contemporaneous evidence base and reflections on clinical improvements, are the real 'golden nuggets'...All in all, a great handbook that helps to translate theory into clinical practice. It can be carriedaround and 'dipped' into as and when required. I recommend it as a must for nursing students" Nursing Management, June 2013Table of Contents1 Infection prevention and control 2 Observation and monitoring 3 Resuscitation 4 Vascular access and intravenous therapy 5 Blood transfusion 6 Nutrition and hydration 7 Medicines management 8 Elimination 9 Peri-operative Care 10 Patient hygiene 11 Respiratory care 12 Reduced mobility

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Book SynopsisThis thorough guide to education in nursing is structured into five parts.Trade ReviewEssential for anyone thinking of a career in nursing. -- Professor Roger Watson, School of Nursing, University of Hull Essential for anyone thinking of a career in nursing.Table of Contents1. What is Nursing?; 2. Biological Sciences related to nursing; 3. Social sciences in nursing; 4. An introduction to clinical skills in nursing; 5. Study skills.

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Book SynopsisThis 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 health services and presents the arguments for a nursing contribution and influence in ensuring safe and quality care. Readers are supported to explore how, as individuals, they can shape their personal nursing identity and practice. The structure of the text is based on the belief that an individual nurse's professional identity is developed through an interaction between their personal attributes and the influences of the profession itself. Reflecting this approach, the authors engage in a conversation with the reader rather than simply presenting a series of facts and information.Organised around a series of topical and pertinent questions and drawing on perspectives from pTrade ReviewAlthough offered as a textbook, it is much more: it is a delightful dialogue between the author and reader. This book offers something for everyone, whether a nursing student or a more experienced nurse, at whatever stage of their career. —Eleanor Sherwen, patient experience and quality manager, NHS England Midlands and East nursing and quality directorateThe strengths of the book include international contributors, well referenced text, additional resources for the reader to access and poignant points to reflect on the issues discussed. The writing style and choice of subjects addressed make this book an enjoyable journey of contemplation, which offers insight to the personal and professional capacity of nursing. Who should read it? Anyone who is interested in gaining insight into nursing’s professional identity and considering the future of nursing as a specialised entity amongst the political and economic complexities that face health care. - Ibadete Fetahu, Nursing TimesTable of ContentsPart I: Understanding nursing and nursesChapter 1. Nursing’s public image: toward a professional future Chapter 2. Nursing, a trusted brand: do we dare to care?Chapter 3. The changing nature of nurse education: preparing our future workforceChapter 4. The unique role of the nurse: the organisation of nursing careersPart II: Developing your nursing practiceChapter 5. Nursing regulation: being a professional Chapter 6. Nurses influencing health care: leading as a professional Chapter 7. Creating your professional identity: becoming the nurse you want to be Part III: Contexts of health care and nursingChapter 8. Health literacy and the nurse.patient partnership Chapter 9. The global context of health care delivery Chapter 10. The economic challenge for health care services Chapter 11. Political and policy influences on health care : are nurses political and do they need to be?

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Book SynopsisA lab book that contains the latest information on testing organized alphabetically for quick reference. It provides information for practicing nurses.Table of ContentsPart I: Nursing Responsibilities in Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures 1. The Nursing Role 2. Specimen Collection Procedures Part II: Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures Individual Tests are Presented Here in Alphabetical Order Appendixes A. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring B. Toxic Substances C. Abbreviations Associated with Laboratory Tests D. Common Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests for Frequently Occurring Medical Diagnoses Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding cancer is essential to providing effective nursing care to patients and families affected. This easy-to-use reference guide puts all the necessary information at your fingertips.  The Nursing & Health Survival Guides have evolved - take a look at our our app for iPhone and iPad.Table of ContentsContents IntroductionDefining cancerThe nature of cancerThe biology of cancerCancer cellsDifferentiationSection summaryTumoursBenign tumoursMalignant tumoursHow malignant tumours grow and spreadLocal growth and damage to nearby tissuesAgeSexOverall health statusImmune system functionCase study 1 Gerald FergusSpread to the lymphatic system and the lymph nodesSpread to other parts of the bodySection summaryAetiology of CancerCancer causing substances (carcinogens)SmokingAlcoholOccupational exposureDietSunHormonesStaging and grading of cancerStagingStaging and investigationsRadiology Computerised Tomography Scan (CT Scan) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)UltrasoundPositron Emission Tomography (PET)PathologyEndoscopy and surgeryGrading and investigationsSection summaryCancer treatmentSurgeryChemotherapyClasses of chemotherapeutic drugsSide effectsRadiotherapyBiological therapiesBone marrow and stem cell transplantsHormonesand hormone antagonistsSection summaryCancer fast factsBreast cancerBowel cancer (also known as colorectal cancer)Lung cancerProstate cancer Caring for people with cancerPalliative care and end of life careSection summaryTerminologyResources

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Book SynopsisHelps you to navigate through difficult concepts to gain understanding with ease. This book emphasizes a community focus while teaching growth and development and major body system alterations information needed by pediatric nurses.Table of ContentsUNIT I: INTRODUCTION TO CHILD HEALTH NURSING 1: Introduction to Nursing Care of Children UNIT II: GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: THE CHILD AND THE FAMILY 2: Family-Centered Nursing Care 3: Communicating with Children and Families 4: Health Promotion for the Developing Child 5: Health Promotion for the Infant 6: Health Promotion During Early Childhood 7: Health Promotion for the School Age Child 8: Health Promotion for the Adolescent UNIT III: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS IN CARING FOR CHILDREN 9: Physical Assessment of Children 10: Emergency Care of the Child 11: The Ill Child in the Hospital and Other Care Settings 12: The Child With a Chronic Condition or Terminal Illness 13: Principles and Procedures for Nursing Care of Children 14: Medication Administration and Safety for Infants and Children 15: Pain Management for Children UNIT IV: CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH HEALTH PROBLEMS 16: The Child with a Fluid and Electrolyte Alteration 17: The Child with an Infectious Disease 18: The Child with an Immunologic Alteration 19: The Child With a Gastrointestinal Alteration 20: The Child With a Genitourinary Alteration 21: This Child with a Respiratory Alteration 22: The Child With a Cardiovascular Alteration 23: The Child With a Hematologic Alteration 24: The Child with Cancer 25: The Child with Major Alterations in Tissue Integrity 26: The Child With a Musculoskeletal Alteration 27: The Child With an Endocrine or Metabolic Alteration 28: The Child with an Neurologic Alteration 29: Problems in Children and Families 30: The Child With a Developmental Disability 31: The Child with a Sensory Alteration Glossary

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Book SynopsisIncludes 96 exercises and activities. This title provides hands-on experience by specifying necessary skills, as well as the materials and steps you need to practice them.Table of ContentsSection 1: Orientation to Hospitals, Medical Centers, and Health Care 1. Health Unit Coordinating 2. Overview of Health Care Today 3. The Nursing Department and Medical Staff 4. Communication Devices and Their Uses Section 2: Personal and Professional Skills 5. Communication and Interpersonal Skills 6. Workplace Behavior 7. Management Techniques and Problem-Solving Skills for Health Unit Coordinating Section 3: The Patient's Electronic Record or Paper Chart 8. The Patient's Electronic Medical Record or Chart 9. HUC Role in Processing of Electronic, Pre-Printed, and Handwritten Doctors' Orders 10. Patient Activity, Patient Positioning, and Nursing Observation Orders 11. Nursing Intervention or Treatment Orders 12. Nutritional Care Orders 13. Medication Orders 14. Laboratory Orders 15. Diagnostic Imaging Orders 16. Other Diagnostic Studies 17. Treatment Orders 18. Miscellaneous Orders Section 4: Health Unit Coordinator Procedures 19. Admission, Preoperative, and Postoperative Procedures 20. Discharge, Transfer, and Postmortem Procedures 21. Reports, Infection Control, Emergencies, and Special Services Section 5: Introduction to Anatomical Structures, Medical Terms, and Illnesses 22. Medical Terminology, Basic Human Structure, Diseases, and Disorders Appendix A: Physicians' Order Sheets Appendix B: Generic Hospital Forms and Examples of Computer Screens that May Be Used as Ordering Requisitions When Computers are Not Available Appendix C: The Clinical Evaluation Record

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Book SynopsisDisorders of the gastrointestinal tract make up some of the most common illnesses experienced across the lifespan affecting individuals in infancy, childhood and adulthood. This essential guide to the gastrointestinal system will enable nurses and allied health professionals to apply principles of anatomy and physiology to clinical practice. Taking a practical and evidence-based approach, each chapter explores associated anatomy, function and abnormalities. Chapters use selected pathology and associated pathophysiology, from across the lifespan, to support understanding of how disorders can disrupt the development and function of the gastrointestinal tract. The accessible writing style and full colour illustrations make this an ideal introduction for students and professionals new to gastrointestinal care.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Oral Cavity. Oesophagus. Small Intestine. Pancreas. Liver and Gallbladder. Large Intestine.

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Book SynopsisHighly Commended in Medicine in the 2018 BMA Medical Book AwardsPeople with dementia increasingly find themselves staying in hospitals for extended periods, often due to separate health issues. This best-practice guide presents healthcare staff with the information and tools needed to provide excellent person-centred care to people with dementia in hospital settings.This useful handbook includes information and innovative strategies on how to manage common issues, including communication, physical health needs, pain, eating and nutrition, working with carers and relatives, understanding behaviour and approaching the end of life. It also highlights ethical considerations such as human rights and dementia, making decisions and the Mental Capacity Act. Each chapter includes a case study, emphasising the person at the centre of care and providing examples of how hospital staff can work with people with dementia to ensure best practice.Trade ReviewThis book is an excellent reminder of why patient-centred care is important and desirable for everyone concerned with the outcomes of hospital admission for people with dementia. It outlines logical ways of delivering care that are supported by evidence and also makes the argument for efficiency which is important in the current climate. Its simplicity is its strength. -- Vicki Leah, consultant nurseThis book is both interesting and helpful in many different ways providing practical advice and possible solutions to help staff to consider the person and their psychological /social needs and not simply as the 'confused' patient with a physical ailment. This book should be on every shelf of every ward! -- Caroline Baker, Director of Dementia Care at Barchester Healthcare and author of Developing Excellent Care for People Living with Dementia in Care HomesStruggling to think of a situation with a higher risk of the loss of self and well-being than that experienced by people with dementia in acute hospitals, which is why this book, bringing to life an improved approach to care through personal narratives, is highly recommended and warmly welcomed. -- Tessa Gutteridge, Director of YoungDementia UKThis is essential reading for acute hospital healthcare professionals caring for people with dementia. Insightful case studies link evidence based frameworks to practical ways of improving care for people with dementia in hospital. Its accessible format means you can quickly dip into the issues relevant for you. -- Michelle Parker RN MSc BN (Hons), Lecturer in Adult Nursing, University of LondonTable of ContentsForeword by Professor Murna Downs. Introduction. 1. The Role and Importance of Carers in Hospital by Julia Jones and Nicci Gerrard. 2. Principles Underpinning Good Care. 3. Sylvia - How Should I Leave? Discharge and Community Support. 4. Sarah - Making Decisions. 5. Patrick - Communication. 6. John - Physical Health Needs. 7. Jaheem - Delirium. 8. Bridget - Pain. 9. Myrtle - Eating and Drinking. 10. Geoffrey - Getting Someone to Move (Enabling, Goal Setting, Engaging). 11. Kenny - Different Behaviour. 12. Frank - Environment. 13. Mariam - Boredom in Hospital. 14. Nicky and Denise - Approaching the End of Life. 15. Stan - Touch. References and Further Reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisQueens and princesses have always shown care and compassion, but many went much further. They were not afraid to roll up their sleeves, work in wards or help in field hospitals and operating theatres, despite their sheltered upbringings. Through wars and revolutions across Europe, their experiences were similar to those of thousands of other nurses, but this is the first time that their involvement in nursing and the extent of their influence on the profession has been detailed in full.Beginning with two daughters of Queen Victoria – Princess Alice and Princess Helena – Princesses on the Wards looks at the difficulties these royals faced while carving a worthwhile role in an age when the place of a well-born woman was considered to be in the home. Empress Alexandra of Russia, Queen Marie of Romania, Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, and Princess Alice of Greece (mother of the Duke of Edinburgh) were just a few of Queen Victoria’s relatives who set an example of service well beyond that considered necessary for their rank. Not all of them were fully trained nurses, but each made a positive contribution towards alleviating suffering which cannot be overestimated.

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Book Synopsis`This volume offers a broad perspective on psychological processes in children with complex needs. Armed with this valuable tool, professionals, parents, and educators will be much better prepared to offer deaf and hard of hearing children the support and opportunities they deserve.'- from the Foreword by Marc MarscharkPsychological Processes in Deaf Children with Complex Needs is a concise and authoritative guide for professionals working with deaf children and their families.The effects of hearing impairments on learning, social development and family life can be profound. They can impact on attachment, parenting and family interaction, and can affect cognitive and neuropsychological processes including perception and memory.This guide draws on the latest evidence to explain the impact of hearing impairment and uses case studies to focus on the key issues for assessment and intervention. It also suggests practical strategies for treatment and development for those working with hearing impaired children.Trade Review`This book will be particularly useful to individual psyhologists who find themselves working closely with schools for the deaf or local provision for children with hearing impairment, without much previous experience in theis area. Other educational psychologists may find it a useful addition to the service library as it provides information, some inspiration and also food for thought!` -- Debate, Clarissa Prior-Jones, Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist, NorthamptonshireTable of ContentsPreface. Foreword. 1. The Experience of Childhood Deafness. 2. Behavioural and Emotional Disorders. 3. Self-concept, Self-Esteem and the Development of Identity. 4. Specific Learning Difficulties. 5. Disorders of Communication. 6. Paediatric Cochlear Implantation. 7. Tinnitus. 8. Professional Issues. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisIn recent years, the human values at the heart of the nursing profession seem to have become side-lined by an increased focus on managerialist approaches to health care provision. Nursing's values are in danger of becoming marginalised further precisely because that which nursing does best - providing care and helping individuals through the human trauma of illness - is difficult to measure, and therefore plays little, if any, part in official accounts of outcome measures. Derek Sellman sets out the case for re-establishing the primacy of the virtues that underpin the practice of nursing in order to address the question: what makes a good nurse? He provides those in the caring professions with both a rationale and a practical understanding of the importance that particular character traits, including justice, courage, honesty, trustworthiness and open-mindedness, play in the practice of nursing, and explains why and how nurses should strive to cultivate these virtues, as well as the implications of this for practice. This original and thought-provoking book will be essential reading for nurses and nursing students, care workers, care commissioners, and many others who work in the caring professions.Trade ReviewAs a nurse educator, I approached Sellman's work from my perspective of working with undergraduate students at the beginning of their nursing program - a critical point for teachers to consider what Sellman asks of us - What makes a good nurse? And why are the virtues important for nurses? As a teacher, not only was I looking for a comprehensive philosophical analysis of the virtues themselves, but also some thoughtful suggestions for how to approach the learning of, and teaching for virtue development, and how to help students value virtues as critically important attributes for nurses. In this, Sellman did not disappoint as I found myself immersed in philosophical complexity, compelling arguments, and renewed conviction about the importance of virtues for nurses and the educational endeavor as the appropriate space in which to locate them. -- Nurse Education TodayThis is a stimulating, engaging text covering a wide terrain... I recommend that this book as a stimulating text for undergraduates, postgraduates and their lecturers; where the purpose will be to initiate discussion on distinctions between the ideal and the real. In this respect the book has value, as a catalyst, where these important matters will benefit from further debate. -- Nursing PhilosophyThis book is published at a time in which it seems that virtue ethics is having a revival in applied medical ethics, and this also accounts for nursing ethics. The picture of what makes a good nurse as drawn by Derek Sellman should be debated, to see what nurses should or need not aim for. Especially nursing students will be interested in discussing virtues ethics and how to cope with difficult circumstances in order to realize the virtues into practice. -- Medicine, Health Care & PhilosophyHe presents persuasive arguments and I commend him for drawing attention to the importance of these virtues in nursing. He presents values that all nurses should consider for their own practice and for the education of future generations. -- Nursing StandardsThe theoretical domain within which nursing seeks to fulfil its social mandate demands not only shared ideals but also systems and structures to enact them. Sellman has jumped headfirst into this treacherous intellectual and ethical minefield, and offered us an enticing new direction. -- Prof. Sally Thorne, University of British Columbia School of Nursing, Vancouver, CanadaTaking up the conundrum of what constitutes the "good nurse", Derek Sellman invites us into a lively and intelligent dialogue between science, morality, and applied practice. He guides us underneath our taken-for-granted understandings of such notions as courage, trustworthiness and open mindedness so that we encounter these professional virtues not as fossilized attributes to be known or possessed, but rather as intricately complex, delicately situated, and constantly evolving expressions of human practices within the conditions that shape them. Teasing apart the ideals these virtues represent, he challenges our usual approaches to thinking about the nature of nursing, encouraging us to reframe the manner in which we educate those who seek to learn the mysteries of its practice. -- Prof. Sally Thorne, University of British Columbia School of Nursing, Vancouver, CanadaThis is perhaps the most thorough and outstanding coverage of the philosophical basis for nursing practice and nursing education that exists to date. What is nursing? What sort of people nurses should be? Derek makes this difficult but important area of nursing inquiry much, much easier. Powerful and elegant from start to finish, this book should be on the desk of every nurse. -- Prof. Diana Lee, Chair Professor of Nursing and Director, The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong KongDerek Sellman's text is both a timely and highly absorbing journey deep into the heart of nursing. It reveals a timeless and essential set of key virtues that should be a major part of the moral compass of every nurse. Subsequently, it should be read by all nurses - and most certainly by all nurse educators - who are interested in maintaining and promoting the vital moral characteristics of nursing now and in the future. -- Dr. Martin Woods, Senior Lecturer, School of Health and Social Services, Massey University, New ZealandNursing, according to Derek Sellman, is a MacIntyrian practice which can only flourish when it is not prevented from pursuing the completion of independent ideas. In What Makes a Good Nurse, being vulnerable, trustworthy and open-minded are central virtues studied critically to offer future perspectives. Situated in the realities of the nursing profession today, Sellman draws back on his rich experiences as a teacher of nursing and his deep reflections as a philosopher. This is what makes the book so authentic and easy to stroll through the realms of philosophy. Readers will certainly feel encouraged to engage in a fruitful conversation on moral understandings of contemporary professional nursing. -- Dr. Helen Kohlen, Sociologist, Junior Professor of Care Policy and Ethics, Faculty of Nursing, University of Vallendar, GermanyThis is a very careful ethical discussion that will not be for every reader, but is a valuable contribution to the current crisis of confidence, both in the NHS and society, about how we define the common good and moral responsibilities and wisdom. -- The SignTable of ContentsForeword by Alan Cribb. Acknowledgements. Preface. Introduction. 1. Professional Nursing. 2. Human Vulnerability. 3. Practices and the Practice of Nursing. 4. Trust and Trustworthiness. 5. Open-mindedness. 6. The Place of the Virtues in the Education of Nurses. Conclusion. References.

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Book SynopsisGood Practice in Safeguarding Children considers how front-line professionals can keep the best interests of the child at the heart of their work when statutory guidance, the way agencies are integrated and the delivery of services are changing. Liz Hughes and Hilary Owen have drawn together contributors' experiences of working with safeguarding children on a broad range of issues, including neglect, trafficked children, parents with learning difficulties and child protection supervision. The contributors discuss current dilemmas in safeguarding children work and provide models of good practice, including case scenarios and exercises. This book explores how changes in the system offer an opportunity to enhance the quality of service provision, to achieve better outcomes for children and their families.This book is a must-read book for all front-line practitioners involved in safeguarding children, including social workers, child and adolescent mental health practitioners, police officers, healthcare professionals, probation workers and teachers. It is also suitable for undergraduate, post-graduate and post-qualifying students.Trade Reviewthis book is well structured and the use of case scenarios, exercises and key points is helpful to encourage readers to reflect on current practice and to consider how they would implement the suggestions to improve outcomes for children and young people. There are references at the end of each chapter should the reader wish to exploretopics in greater depth. I would recommend this book to students and practitioners working in health, social care, education, the police service and the voluntary sector. -- Child Abuse ReviewDoes this new volume assist with keeping children safe? The answer is yes, as it engages with territory often not covered by traditional textbooks... I would thoroughly recommend this book to practitioners, students, and trainers working with all children and their families. It is also a particularly helpful starting point for those who are now wary and anxious about fulfilling their safeguarding role and child protection responsibilities. -- Child and Adolescent Mental HealthThis is an invaluable book for professionals at all levels. -- Nursing StandardThe book starts with a useful legislative update and considers the significance of the move away from using the term 'protection' (protecting children from maltreatment) to that of 'safeguarding' (ensuring that children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care) Practical guidance is underpinned by research evidence and practice knowledge, including exercises and case scenarios. Contributors discuss dilemmas in safeguarding work with children and there are helpful lists of resources and websites. My overall impression is of a book containing high quality information that will be relevant to both frontline practioners and managers. -- Professional Social WorkThis book considers how front-line professionals can keep the best interests of the child at the heart of their work amidst ever changing statutory guidance and service delivery. A must-read book for all front-line practitioners involved in safeguarding children, including social workers, child and adolescent mental health practitioners, police officers, healthcare professionals, probation workers and teachers. -- ChildRightThis is a good introductory text about child protection systems and practice. It provides a nice overview about various aspects of child protection and has clearly been written with practitioners' needs in mind. -- CAFCASSTwelve contributors write with clarity and often passion to motivate and inspire as well as to inform. The text is very readable and includes highly salient topics, such as the "everyday" contribution that schools can make, the difficulties of safeguarding trafficked children, and good practice for supervision... I highly recommend this book. -- Counselling Children and Young PeopleTable of ContentsIntroduction: Hilary Owen, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council and Liz Hughes, NHS Sheffield. Chapter 1. From Protection to Safeguarding: Bringing You Up to Date on Statutory Responsibilities. Hilary Owen. Chapter 2. The Contribution of Schools to Safeguarding Children. Flora Bandele, Sheffield City Council. Chapter 3. Making the Most of a Home Visit. Liz Hughes. Chapter 4. Infant Mental Health and Early Attachment. Dipti Aistrop, Sheffield Primary NHS CareTrust. Chapter 5. Working with Unco-operative or Hostile Families. Ruth Pearson, Sheffield Hallam University. Chapter 6. Neglect and Parental Learning Disability. Rosie Jakob, Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service, and Gail Gumbrell, Community Learning Disability Team, Bradford. Chapter 7. Safeguarding Children Who Live with Parental Substance Misuse. Mandy Craig, Sheffield Safeguarding Children Board. Chapter 8. Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding Children. Sue Peckover, University of Huddersfield. Chapter 9. Safeguarding Children and Mental Health Practice. Karen Johnson, Derbyshire Mental Health Services. Chapter 10. Safeguarding Trafficked Children. Emma Kelly, ECPAT UK (End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and the Trafficking of Children). Chapter 11. Criminal Investigation and Safeguarding; Dilemmas for Policing. Jeff Boxer, National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA). Chapter 12. Good Practice in Undertaking Social Work Assessments. Rosie Jakob. Chapter 13. The Most Professional Relationship. Liz Hughes. Chapter 14. Doing Serious Case Reviews Well: Politics, Academia, Risk Management and Staff Care. Hilary Owen. List of Contributors. Subject Index. Author Index.

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