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Book Synopsis

The definitive resource for advanced practice within nursing and the allied health professionsrevised, expanded, and updated throughout.

Advanced practice is an established and continuously evolving part of healthcare workforces around the world as a level of practice beyond initial registration. Advanced practitioners are equipped to improve health, prevent disease, and provide treatment and care for patients in a diverse range of settings.

This comprehensively revised fourth edition emphasises the importance of practice in advanced healthcare, presenting a critical examination of advanced practice roles in nursing and allied health professions through a series of learning features designed to facilitate the development of vital knowledge and skills.

Advanced Practice in Healthcarepresents:

  • International developments in advanced practice as a global response to the need to modernise services, reduce costs and increase access to health

    Trade Review

    ‘Besides its efficient use of international spheres to paint a complete (and varied) picture of the ACP role, another of this book’s strengths is the academic rigour with which it is presented. Likely readers of this volume will be healthcare practitioners thoroughly involved in research, education and leadership (besides clinical expertise). They will find the book both extremely informative, as it is pitched at the right level of their academic maturity and critical reasoning. Furthermore, those studying to become ACPs will find the book infused with the professional discourse that is crucial to embody as part of developing into a cross-boundary role.’ – Journal of Perioperative Practice



    Table of Contents

    Note on Contributors xi

    Introduction xv

    Part 1 Advanced Practice as a Global Phenomenon

    1 The Conceptualization of Advanced Practice 3
    Paula McGee and Chris Inman

    1.1 Introduction 3

    1.2 Competence 5

    1.3 Variations in Advanced Practice 12

    1.4 Conclusion 15

    References 16

    2 An International Perspective of Advanced Nursing Practice 19
    Madrean Schober

    2.1 Introduction: Overview of Advanced Nursing Practice 20

    2.2 Advanced Nursing Practice Defined: An International Position 20

    2.3 Drivers and Motivation 23

    2.4 Influence of International Organizations 24

    2.5 Regional and Country Profiles of Advanced Nursing Practice 26

    2.6 Country‐specific Initiatives 28

    2.7 International Collaboration for a New Initiative 30

    2.8 Controversial Issues 31

    2.9 Challenges 33

    2.10 Conclusion 36

    References 37

    3 Development of Advanced Practice Nursing Roles in the Netherlands 39
    Christine de Vries de Winter

    3.1 Introduction 39

    3.2 The Dutch Healthcare System 40

    3.3 Development of Advanced Nursing Practice in the Netherlands 41

    3.4 Regulation of Advanced Practice 42

    3.5 Preparation of Advanced Nurse Practitioners 42

    3.6 Issues in Advanced Practice in the Netherlands 45

    3.7 Education 46

    3.8 The Future of Advanced Nursing Practice: Innovation in Healthcare and Education 46

    3.9 Conclusion 48

    References 49

    4 Advanced Practice in Nursing and Midwifery: The Contribution to Healthcare in Australia 51
    Grainne Lowe and Virginia Plummer

    4.1 Introduction 51

    4.2 Advanced Practice in Australia 52

    4.3 Current Issues in Advanced Practice in Australia 57

    4.4 Advanced Practice in Midwifery 60

    4.5 Conclusion 61

    References 62

    5 Influences on the Development of Advanced Nursing Practice in the UK 65
    Paula McGee

    5.1 Introduction 65

    5.2 The National Health Service in the UK 66

    5.3 Health Policy 67

    5.4 Influence of Health Policies and Reform of the National Health Service 67

    5.5 Influence of Nursing Strategies 71

    5.6 Influence of Nursing Organizations 73

    5.7 Conclusion 79

    References 80

    Part 2 Advanced Practice in Allied Health Professions

    6 The Development of Advanced Practice in the Allied Health Professions in the UK 85
    Paula McGee

    6.1 Introduction 85

    6.2 Background to the Development of Advanced Practice in Allied Health Professions 87

    6.3 Advanced Practice in Allied Health Professions 90

    6.4 Advanced Practice in Physiotherapy 90

    6.5 Advanced Practice Paramedics 91

    6.6 Current Issues in Advanced Practice in Allied Health Professions 92

    6.7 Conclusion 98

    References 99

    7 Advanced Practice in the Radiography Professions 101
    Nick White and Helen White

    7.1 Introduction 101

    7.2 Worldwide Variation in the Adoption of Advanced Practice in Radiography 102

    7.3 Four‐tier Service and Advanced Practice in Radiography 102

    7.4 Educational Preparation for Advanced Practice Roles in Radiography 104

    7.5 Defining Advanced Practice – Do Role Specialism and Role Extension in Radiography Truly Lead to “Advanced Practice”? 105

    7.6 Taking Stock: The Deployment of Advanced Practitioners within the Diagnostic Imaging, Radiotherapy, and Ultrasound Communities of Practice 107

    7.7 Future Developments and Opportunities 110

    7.8 Conclusion 112

    References 113

    8 Advanced Practice in Speech and Language Therapy 115
    Susan Beaumont

    8.1 Introduction 115

    8.2 The Role of the Advanced Practitioner Speech and Language Therapist 120

    8.3 Current Challenges in Advanced Speech and Language Therapy 123

    8.4 Conclusion 124

    References 125

    Part 3 The Advanced Practitioner in Direct Patient Care

    9 Prescribing and Advanced Practice 131
    Andrew Campbell

    9.1 Introduction 131

    9.2 The History of Non‐medical Prescribing in the UK 132

    9.3 Registered Non‐medical Prescribers in England 133

    9.4 Preparing for Prescribing 133

    9.5 Who May Prescribe What? 135

    9.6 The Principles of Effective Prescribing 138

    9.7 Safety and Clinical Governance 141

    9.8 The Future of Non‐medical Prescribing 142

    9.9 Conclusion 144

    References 145

    10 The Advanced Clinical Nurse Practitioner and Direct Care 147
    Mary Hutchinson

    10.1 Introduction 147

    10.2 Holistic Health Assessment 154

    10.3 Conclusion 155

    References 156

    11 The Advanced Critical Care Practitioner 159
    Paula McGee and Jonathan Downham

    11.1 Introduction 159

    11.2 The Advanced Critical Care Practitioner Role 160

    11.3 Scope of Practice 161

    11.4 Competences for the Advanced Critical Care Practitioner Role 164

    11.5 Processes in the Development of the Advanced Critical Care Practitioner Role 165

    11.6 Current Issues in Advanced Critical Practice 169

    11.7 Conclusion 170

    References 171

    12 The Interface between Advanced Nursing and Medical Practice 173
    Lesley Kavi and Paula McGee

    12.1 Introduction 173

    12.2 General Practice in the UK 174

    12.3 Current Issues in General Practice 175

    12.4 Advanced Nursing Practice 176

    12.5 The Advantages and Disadvantages of Advanced Nursing Practice in General Practice 181

    12.6 Conclusion 184

    References 185

    Part 4 Developing Advanced Practitioners’ Skills

    13 Legal and Ethical Issues Related to Professional Practice 189
    Nicola J Stock

    13.1 Introduction 190

    13.2 Ethical Theories 190

    13.3 The Mental Capacity Act 194

    13.4 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 195

    13.5 Consent, Autonomy, and Advocacy 196

    13.6 Negligence 197

    13.7 Handling Complaints 199

    13.8 Whistleblowing 200

    13.9 Duty of Candor 201

    13.10 Improving Care Quality 202

    13.11 Conclusion 202

    References 204

    14 Advanced Practice in a Diverse Society 205
    Paula McGee

    14.1 Introduction 205

    14.2 Human Rights 206

    14.3 Tackling Discrimination 209

    14.4 Advanced Practice Competences 213

    14.5 A Way Forward – Having That Difficult Conversation 217

    14.6 Conclusion 218

    References 220

    15 Educational and Professional Influences on Advanced and Consultant Practitioners 223
    Chris Inman

    15.1 Introduction 223

    15.2 The Education of Advanced Practitioners in the UK 224

    15.3 Collaboration with the Netherlands 225

    15.4 Consultant Practitioners 227

    15.5 Consultant Roles and Research 228

    15.6 The Interface between Medicine and Advanced and Consultant Practitioners 229

    15.7 The Advanced Practitioner’s Role – Enhancing the Impact on Care 230

    15.8 Conclusion 231

    References 232

    16 Assessment of Advanced Practice 235
    Chris Inman

    16.1 Introduction 235

    16.2 Stages and Subject Areas of Advanced Practice Master’s Courses in the UK 237

    16.3 Advanced Health Assessments and OSCEs in Universities in the UK 239

    16.4 OSCEs – Recent Published Research 241

    16.5 Practice Assessments and Requirements for a Portfolio of Evidence 244

    16.6 The Second and Third Stages of Assessment for a Master’s Degree 246

    16.7 End‐point Assessment – Master’s‐degree Apprenticeship 246

    16.8 Conclusion 247

    References 248

    17 Leadership in Advanced Practice 251
    Paula McGee

    17.1 Introduction 251

    17.2 The Nature of Leadership 252

    17.3 Attributes of the Leader 253

    17.4 Leadership and Management 255

    17.5 Leadership in Advanced Practice 255

    17.6 Conclusion 262

    References 263

    18 Research Competence in Advanced Practice 265
    Paula McGee

    18.1 Introduction 265

    18.2 Research Competence in Advanced Practice 266

    18.3 Direct Patient Care 270

    18.4 Publication of Research Results 273

    18.5 An Agenda for Research 277

    18.6 Conclusion 278

    References 279

    19 Conclusion: The Future for Advanced Practice 281
    Paula McGee and Chris Inman

    19.1 Introduction 281

    19.2 Full Practice Authority 283

    19.3 The Relationship with Medicine 284

    19.4 The Preparation of Advanced Practitioners 285

    References 286

    Index 287

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 16/08/2019
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The definitive resource for advanced practice within nursing and the allied health professionsrevised, expanded, and updated throughout.

      Advanced practice is an established and continuously evolving part of healthcare workforces around the world as a level of practice beyond initial registration. Advanced practitioners are equipped to improve health, prevent disease, and provide treatment and care for patients in a diverse range of settings.

      This comprehensively revised fourth edition emphasises the importance of practice in advanced healthcare, presenting a critical examination of advanced practice roles in nursing and allied health professions through a series of learning features designed to facilitate the development of vital knowledge and skills.

      Advanced Practice in Healthcarepresents:

      • International developments in advanced practice as a global response to the need to modernise services, reduce costs and increase access to health

        Trade Review

        ‘Besides its efficient use of international spheres to paint a complete (and varied) picture of the ACP role, another of this book’s strengths is the academic rigour with which it is presented. Likely readers of this volume will be healthcare practitioners thoroughly involved in research, education and leadership (besides clinical expertise). They will find the book both extremely informative, as it is pitched at the right level of their academic maturity and critical reasoning. Furthermore, those studying to become ACPs will find the book infused with the professional discourse that is crucial to embody as part of developing into a cross-boundary role.’ – Journal of Perioperative Practice



        Table of Contents

        Note on Contributors xi

        Introduction xv

        Part 1 Advanced Practice as a Global Phenomenon

        1 The Conceptualization of Advanced Practice 3
        Paula McGee and Chris Inman

        1.1 Introduction 3

        1.2 Competence 5

        1.3 Variations in Advanced Practice 12

        1.4 Conclusion 15

        References 16

        2 An International Perspective of Advanced Nursing Practice 19
        Madrean Schober

        2.1 Introduction: Overview of Advanced Nursing Practice 20

        2.2 Advanced Nursing Practice Defined: An International Position 20

        2.3 Drivers and Motivation 23

        2.4 Influence of International Organizations 24

        2.5 Regional and Country Profiles of Advanced Nursing Practice 26

        2.6 Country‐specific Initiatives 28

        2.7 International Collaboration for a New Initiative 30

        2.8 Controversial Issues 31

        2.9 Challenges 33

        2.10 Conclusion 36

        References 37

        3 Development of Advanced Practice Nursing Roles in the Netherlands 39
        Christine de Vries de Winter

        3.1 Introduction 39

        3.2 The Dutch Healthcare System 40

        3.3 Development of Advanced Nursing Practice in the Netherlands 41

        3.4 Regulation of Advanced Practice 42

        3.5 Preparation of Advanced Nurse Practitioners 42

        3.6 Issues in Advanced Practice in the Netherlands 45

        3.7 Education 46

        3.8 The Future of Advanced Nursing Practice: Innovation in Healthcare and Education 46

        3.9 Conclusion 48

        References 49

        4 Advanced Practice in Nursing and Midwifery: The Contribution to Healthcare in Australia 51
        Grainne Lowe and Virginia Plummer

        4.1 Introduction 51

        4.2 Advanced Practice in Australia 52

        4.3 Current Issues in Advanced Practice in Australia 57

        4.4 Advanced Practice in Midwifery 60

        4.5 Conclusion 61

        References 62

        5 Influences on the Development of Advanced Nursing Practice in the UK 65
        Paula McGee

        5.1 Introduction 65

        5.2 The National Health Service in the UK 66

        5.3 Health Policy 67

        5.4 Influence of Health Policies and Reform of the National Health Service 67

        5.5 Influence of Nursing Strategies 71

        5.6 Influence of Nursing Organizations 73

        5.7 Conclusion 79

        References 80

        Part 2 Advanced Practice in Allied Health Professions

        6 The Development of Advanced Practice in the Allied Health Professions in the UK 85
        Paula McGee

        6.1 Introduction 85

        6.2 Background to the Development of Advanced Practice in Allied Health Professions 87

        6.3 Advanced Practice in Allied Health Professions 90

        6.4 Advanced Practice in Physiotherapy 90

        6.5 Advanced Practice Paramedics 91

        6.6 Current Issues in Advanced Practice in Allied Health Professions 92

        6.7 Conclusion 98

        References 99

        7 Advanced Practice in the Radiography Professions 101
        Nick White and Helen White

        7.1 Introduction 101

        7.2 Worldwide Variation in the Adoption of Advanced Practice in Radiography 102

        7.3 Four‐tier Service and Advanced Practice in Radiography 102

        7.4 Educational Preparation for Advanced Practice Roles in Radiography 104

        7.5 Defining Advanced Practice – Do Role Specialism and Role Extension in Radiography Truly Lead to “Advanced Practice”? 105

        7.6 Taking Stock: The Deployment of Advanced Practitioners within the Diagnostic Imaging, Radiotherapy, and Ultrasound Communities of Practice 107

        7.7 Future Developments and Opportunities 110

        7.8 Conclusion 112

        References 113

        8 Advanced Practice in Speech and Language Therapy 115
        Susan Beaumont

        8.1 Introduction 115

        8.2 The Role of the Advanced Practitioner Speech and Language Therapist 120

        8.3 Current Challenges in Advanced Speech and Language Therapy 123

        8.4 Conclusion 124

        References 125

        Part 3 The Advanced Practitioner in Direct Patient Care

        9 Prescribing and Advanced Practice 131
        Andrew Campbell

        9.1 Introduction 131

        9.2 The History of Non‐medical Prescribing in the UK 132

        9.3 Registered Non‐medical Prescribers in England 133

        9.4 Preparing for Prescribing 133

        9.5 Who May Prescribe What? 135

        9.6 The Principles of Effective Prescribing 138

        9.7 Safety and Clinical Governance 141

        9.8 The Future of Non‐medical Prescribing 142

        9.9 Conclusion 144

        References 145

        10 The Advanced Clinical Nurse Practitioner and Direct Care 147
        Mary Hutchinson

        10.1 Introduction 147

        10.2 Holistic Health Assessment 154

        10.3 Conclusion 155

        References 156

        11 The Advanced Critical Care Practitioner 159
        Paula McGee and Jonathan Downham

        11.1 Introduction 159

        11.2 The Advanced Critical Care Practitioner Role 160

        11.3 Scope of Practice 161

        11.4 Competences for the Advanced Critical Care Practitioner Role 164

        11.5 Processes in the Development of the Advanced Critical Care Practitioner Role 165

        11.6 Current Issues in Advanced Critical Practice 169

        11.7 Conclusion 170

        References 171

        12 The Interface between Advanced Nursing and Medical Practice 173
        Lesley Kavi and Paula McGee

        12.1 Introduction 173

        12.2 General Practice in the UK 174

        12.3 Current Issues in General Practice 175

        12.4 Advanced Nursing Practice 176

        12.5 The Advantages and Disadvantages of Advanced Nursing Practice in General Practice 181

        12.6 Conclusion 184

        References 185

        Part 4 Developing Advanced Practitioners’ Skills

        13 Legal and Ethical Issues Related to Professional Practice 189
        Nicola J Stock

        13.1 Introduction 190

        13.2 Ethical Theories 190

        13.3 The Mental Capacity Act 194

        13.4 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 195

        13.5 Consent, Autonomy, and Advocacy 196

        13.6 Negligence 197

        13.7 Handling Complaints 199

        13.8 Whistleblowing 200

        13.9 Duty of Candor 201

        13.10 Improving Care Quality 202

        13.11 Conclusion 202

        References 204

        14 Advanced Practice in a Diverse Society 205
        Paula McGee

        14.1 Introduction 205

        14.2 Human Rights 206

        14.3 Tackling Discrimination 209

        14.4 Advanced Practice Competences 213

        14.5 A Way Forward – Having That Difficult Conversation 217

        14.6 Conclusion 218

        References 220

        15 Educational and Professional Influences on Advanced and Consultant Practitioners 223
        Chris Inman

        15.1 Introduction 223

        15.2 The Education of Advanced Practitioners in the UK 224

        15.3 Collaboration with the Netherlands 225

        15.4 Consultant Practitioners 227

        15.5 Consultant Roles and Research 228

        15.6 The Interface between Medicine and Advanced and Consultant Practitioners 229

        15.7 The Advanced Practitioner’s Role – Enhancing the Impact on Care 230

        15.8 Conclusion 231

        References 232

        16 Assessment of Advanced Practice 235
        Chris Inman

        16.1 Introduction 235

        16.2 Stages and Subject Areas of Advanced Practice Master’s Courses in the UK 237

        16.3 Advanced Health Assessments and OSCEs in Universities in the UK 239

        16.4 OSCEs – Recent Published Research 241

        16.5 Practice Assessments and Requirements for a Portfolio of Evidence 244

        16.6 The Second and Third Stages of Assessment for a Master’s Degree 246

        16.7 End‐point Assessment – Master’s‐degree Apprenticeship 246

        16.8 Conclusion 247

        References 248

        17 Leadership in Advanced Practice 251
        Paula McGee

        17.1 Introduction 251

        17.2 The Nature of Leadership 252

        17.3 Attributes of the Leader 253

        17.4 Leadership and Management 255

        17.5 Leadership in Advanced Practice 255

        17.6 Conclusion 262

        References 263

        18 Research Competence in Advanced Practice 265
        Paula McGee

        18.1 Introduction 265

        18.2 Research Competence in Advanced Practice 266

        18.3 Direct Patient Care 270

        18.4 Publication of Research Results 273

        18.5 An Agenda for Research 277

        18.6 Conclusion 278

        References 279

        19 Conclusion: The Future for Advanced Practice 281
        Paula McGee and Chris Inman

        19.1 Introduction 281

        19.2 Full Practice Authority 283

        19.3 The Relationship with Medicine 284

        19.4 The Preparation of Advanced Practitioners 285

        References 286

        Index 287

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