The latest edition of the bestselling reader Understanding Health and Social Care combines classic works with newly commissioned material, offering readers unparalleled coverage of the key issues in health and social care. The breadth of material encompasses voices of service users, professional and lay carers, as well as academics and researchers.

Unlike most other books written on evidence-based practice, this book questions whether this method always leads to the best practice possible and analyses and critiques the approach in a reflective manner.

A new edition of the first and only comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the history, theory, research and practice of solution-focused therapy (SFT) within mental health care and beyond.

Focuses on 50 key issues across the public health discipline. Readers can dip into the book to find a snapshot of the definition of the concept, or read it through like a regular textbook from start to finish.

This new approach to leadership focuses on how students can develop leadership skills right from the start of their nursing programme through to transitioning to their first role. Real stories from nursing leaders, practitioners and students are included to inspire students and show them how they can impact positively on practice, whatever level they are working at.

By using a unique format made up of over 150 frequently asked questions and corresponding answers, Key Questions in Healthcare covers the what, why, where and how in legal and ethical issues related to healthcare.

This new edition has been updated in-line with the latest NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses and continues to provide nursing students with guidance on how to manage medicines safely and effectively when treating patients with mental health conditions.

A complete overview of the subject setting out the what, why, when, who, where and how of health promotion containing 20 bite-sized chapters that answer all the common questions.

An holistic introduction for nursing and healthcare students and professionals, this book sets out the principles, theory and methodologies required for effective service improvement, equipping the reader with practical skills to carry into their careers.

Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards, this book helps students develop the skills they need to make and apply sound clinical decisions. Clinical scenarios illustrate decision-making in different practice settings, while activities give students the chance to build confidence in their personal and clinical judgement.