Main description:

Students taking professional programmes in health and social care now require an understanding of interprofessional working. This text provides pre-qualifying students with an accessible overview of the role, work and skills of a wide range of professionals. Illustrated with case studies throughout, it examines the rationale, skills and conditions required for interprofessional working, and provides insights into the roles and perspectives of professionals involved in health and social care.

Contents:

Introduction: G.Barrett, D.Sellman & J.Thomas PART ONE: UNDERSTANDING INTERPROFESSIONAL WORKING The Need for Interprofessional Working; K.Pollard, D.Selman & B.Senior The Processes Required for Effective Interprofessional Working; G.Barrett & C. Keeping PART TWO: PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES Education; J.Tarr Housing: N.Carlton & J.Ritchie Medicine; L.Dow & N.Evans Midwifery; S.Davis & R.Greenwood Nursing; D.Sellman, M.Godsell & M.Townley Occupational Therapy; F.Douglas & S. Evans Physiotherapy; D.Hawes & D.Rees The Police; P.Kennison & R.Fletcher Probation; J.Lindsey Radiography; J.Chianese & K.Holmes Social Work; P.Taylor & A.Vatcher Youth Work; B.Oliver & R.Pitt PART THREE: THE FUTURE FOR INTERPROFESSIONAL WORKING Issues for the Future; J.Thomas