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Overview
This textbook provides a concise introduction to policy and practice issues in community care. It has been written for nurses and other health professionals in training, particularly those wishing to specialize in community care. It explains the concepts behind community care policy and demonstrates their relevance to work in healthcare settings.Disc. evolving social policy; economic considerations; ideology & assumptions; empowerment; professional impact.
Synopsis
This textbook provides a concise introduction to policy and practice issues in community care. It has been written for nurses and other health professionals in training, particularly those wishing to specialize in community care. It explains the concepts behind community care policy and demonstrates their relevance to work in healthcare settings.
Booknews
A text providing a concise introduction to policy and practice issues in community care for nurses and other health professionals in training, focusing on the concepts behind community care policy and their relevance to work in the healthcare setting. Other themes covered are the changing nature of community care, current research in the field, and crucial issues relating to every day practice. Each chapter has a similar structure, with an introductory and concluding section and suggestions for further reading. Includes a glossary. Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)