Foundations of Health and Social Care

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2007
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Written specifically for students and practitioners in health and social care taking foundation degrees or further professional qualifications, this textbook offers a wealth of material on contexts, knowledge bases, skills and practices, as well as dealing with work carried out by those involved in treatment, therapy, advocacy and management.

Written in very accessible style, this very comprehensive book is set to become a core text for all Foundation Degree students within the health and social care field, and a very valuable resource for tutors and practitioners in the field.

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Written specifically for students and practitioners in health and social care taking foundation degrees or further professional qualifications, this textbook offers a wealth of material on contexts, knowledge bases, skills and practices, as well as dealing with work carried out by those involved in treatment, therapy, advocacy and management.

Written in very accessible style, this very comprehensive book is set to become a core text for all Foundation Degree students within the health and social care field, and a very valuable resource for tutors and practitioners in the field.

$56.62

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 546
Edition: 2007 ed.
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 20 Jul 2007
ISBN 10: 1403998868
ISBN 13: 9781403998866
Book Overview: 'Each chaper is easy to read, providing an overview of the main models or theories linked to the subject matter. The chapters are succinct and are illustrated with short helpful scenarios, case studies and resource Files. ' - Carol Riddington, SRA:News (Social Research Association) 'The book flows well, topics are linked appropriately and the authors encourage development of professional practice by providing facts, then recommending further reading, asking review questions and offering links to further resources.' - Robert Adams, Nursing Standard 'This very comprehensive book is set to become a core text for all Foundation Degree students within the health and social care field. It is written in very accessible style which is important for this group of learners, many of whom will be mature adults returning to study. ... I would strongly recommend the book both as a core text for health and social care students and a very valuable resource for tutors and practitioners in the field.' - Anne-Marie Reid, Programme Leader Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care, University of Bolton, UK 'It is a very good introductory text to subjects such as study skills, sociological contexts of health care, basic physical care, different client groups and quality assurance to name but a few.' Louise Wilby, The Practising Midwife.

Author Bio

ROBERT ADAMS is Professor of Social Work, University of Teesside, UK. He has researched and written many books on health and social care policy, criminal justice, open learning and social work practice. He is currently involved in research in service user and carer participation.