This revised and expanded second edition of Key Themes in Health and Social Care is a learning resource for students in health and social care. It provides an overview of foundational issues and core themes in the field and introduces key areas of debate, moving from an introductory level to in-depth discussion as the book progresses.

The text includes the first full emergence of the concept of narcissism and develops Freud's theories of homosexuality.

Periodontology at a Glance The market-leading at a Glance series is popular among healthcare students and newly qualified practitioners, for its concise and simple approach and excellent illustrations. Each bite-sized chapter is covered in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text. Covering a wide range of topics, books in the at a Glance series are ideal as introductory texts for teaching, learning and revision, and are useful throughout...

The fourth edition of Health Promotion in Midwifery explores the principles of health promotion within the practical context of midwifery. It clearly outlines and discusses the midwife’s role in health promotion, linking theory and practice.

This 2nd edition of Leading Health Care Transformation is a succinct and practical primer on sixteen key topics in healthcare transformation. Physician leadership is critical to transform care; this book will help guide the way.

Learn to assess published research in this best-selling introduction to evidence-based healthcare Evidence-based practices have revolutionized medical care. Clinical and scientific papers have something to offer practitioners at every level of the profession, from students to established clinicians in medicine, nursing and allied professions. Novices are often intimidated by the idea of reading and appraising the research literature. How to Read a Paper demystifies this process with a thoroug...

Written specifically to meet the needs of nursing students and filled with detailed illustrations, this comprehensive textbook applies an inclusive, person-centred approach to the study of anatomy and physiology.

An introduction to relational counselling and psychotherapy, focusing on the therapeutic relationship and relational therapy skills. This book is relevant to trainee therapists across training levels and modalities.

A guide to undergraduate surgery. It contains sections on trauma, orthopaedics, urology and ENT. It covers subjects such as fluid balance management and minor surgical procedures and also includes a section on how to problem solve even in the context of areas unknown to the student. It is intended for medical students.

Succinct, straightforward, and rich with engaging learning features, Stuttering: An Integrated Approach to Its Nature and Treatment, 6th Edition, establishes a fundamental understanding of the science and treatment of stuttering and other fluency disorders. This respected text is logically organized, delivering an overview of stuttering’s etiology and development followed by the latest approaches to accurate assessment and treatment. Incorporating a wealth of new content, videos, review que...