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A Guide For Best PracticeThis accessible, practical text provides mental health practitioners with the core knowledge and skills they need to be able to care effectively for the physical health of those who have been diagnosed with mental illness.  Linked closely to professional standards, and with a clear values- and evidence-base, the book...

"e;This book encourages readers to reflect on the nature and values of health care practice through its challenging but accessible style. It will be a stimulating and thought-provoking read for anyone involved in day-to-day health care."e; - Professor Jane Wills, London South Bank University"e;[This book] offers frameworks and guidance...

"e;Janet Barker understands the learning needs of her targeted readership. The text is a straight-forward yet comprehensive approach to evidence-based practice and it would be a valuable resource for students undertaking undergraduate nursing programmes."e; - Dr. Jennifer Craig, University of York"e;A critically important text...

Practice Teaching in Healthcare is an essential textbook for anyone studying for the Practice Teacher qualification. Encouraging a critical understanding of the knowledge and competence required to fulfil the practice teacher role, the book examines and evaluates the concepts, theories, and frameworks underpinning the necessary skillset. Structured...

Lessons from Intensive CareHealth Care Ethics examines the way ethical dilemmas are played out in everyday clinical practice and argues for an approach to ethical decision-making which focuses more on patient needs than competing professional interests. While advances in medical science and technology have improved the ability to save and prolong...

A Short Introduction to Psychotherapy is an accessible guide to the field for anyone embarking on training or simply interested in finding out more about psychotherapy.Mapping the development and dimensions of contemporary practice, the book explores:"e; the origins of psychotherapy"e; its applications in terms of modalities, settings and...