This work discusses the situation with midwifery as a profession in the context of social change. Topics covered include: women's issues, the functioning of the midwife within the health care system and the relationship of the midwife with the woman she cares for and with the medical practitioners.

Provides an introduction to the world of medicine and social work, as seen through the eyes of social workers. Covering varying facets of diverse illness situations, this book tells how social workers see their role and function, what they describe as the struggles and rewards of their work, and how they serve the hospital, patient, and caregiver.

In a new foreword to this edition of The Silent World of Doctor and Patient, Alexander Morgan Capron outlines the changes in medical ethics practice that have occurred since the book was first published in 1984, paying particular attention to the hotly debated issues of physician-assisted suicide and informed consent in managed care.

Provides a clear overview of common mental illnesses and explains mental health policy and services in Ireland, how to access care and community support, the rules governing involuntary mental health care, and the underpinnings of happiness and well-being in Ireland today.

How to Succeed on Primary Care and Community Placements offers practical advice on how to get the most from your time on community visits, within patient consultations, and with the practice team.

If you re looking to develop and improve your nursing, health or social care practice, either individually or as part of a team, the Practice Development Workbook for Nursing, Health and Social Care Teams offers a wide-ranging selection of activities, tools and resources covering vital aspects of practice development.

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This essential guide for GPs distils years of knowledge, experience, and key evidence into 25 easy-to-read chapters, each one covering a different speciality. Each expert consultant presents 10 bullet-point gems of 'wisdom' with advice on overlooked/obscure diagnoses, guidance on how to distinguish tricky differentials, and tips on prescribing.