Now in it's fourth edition and thoroughly updated to ensure all content is mapped to the new 2018 NMC standards, this book is a practical and readable guide to undertaking a research project plan or a literature review for final year assessment.

A comprehensive textbook providing a full overview of the multifaceted nature of public health practice. The book takes a life-span approach and discusses cultural and societal change with direct links to the UK health and social care context.

This much-loved textbook responds to the ever-growing importance of leadership to a healthcare professional's role. It summarises all of the key theories, information and research and applies to the healthcare context.

An essential guide to critical care nursing that includes all the key scientific knowledge and procedures that students will need to know when entering the critical care environment.

Now in its 7th edition, this introductory guide provides students in nursing, health and social care, with a concise overview of the different research methods and terminology that they will come across when undertaking research, helping them to become 'research literate' in a short space of time.

Guides nursing and healthcare students through the concept of evidence-based practice, explaining what it is, why it is important and providing practical guidance on its utilisation in clinical practice.

A clear and practical guide to completing a literature review in nursing and healthcare studies.

Focusing particularly on compassionate care, this practical textbook covers all aspects of psychology relevant to nursing and healthcare students.

Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards and filled with real life scenarios and activities, this book develops students' competence and confidence in managing the care of critically and acutely ill patients.

John Costello and a team of palliative care specialists take a patient-centred approach to discussing palliative and end of life care across a range of diseases and illnesses.