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Providing Care in a Supportive Context
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By
Sally Lawton, Lecturer in Nursing, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Jane Cantrell, Post-Registration Programme Leader, University of Dundee
Jane Harris, Lecturer in Nursing, University of Abertay
Description
This comprehensive text explores key community nursing issues from a district nursing perspective and applies them to the role and function
of the district nurse. The book provides a resource for students, which will underpin both the core and specialist modules that comprise
the community specialist practitioner program by exploring key concepts, current issues, relevant models and giving practical examples/experiences
in vignettes.
Audience
Qualified first level registered nurses undertaking the Specialist Practitioner Qualification Community Nursing in the Home; Qualified district nurses
Contents
The Davies and Oberle model of supportive care applied to district nursing. Health trends and strategies a micro to macro approach. Demography
and social change. Policy and political ideology. Multiprofessional working. District nursing history. Research. Developing roles which
enhance patient care. Nurse prescribing. Educational issues. Legal and ethical issues. Management of care. Management of change. Quality
and clinical effectiveness. Economic evaluation. Information management and the use of technology.
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Paperback, 312 pages, publication date: OCT-2000
ISBN-13: 978-0-443-06250-6
ISBN-10: 0-443-06250-1
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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