General Practice is undergoing the most major series of changes since the introduction of the National Health Service in 1948. They concern both concepts of care and practical details of the way care is delivered. In spite of the hostility generated by the changes most of the broad general concepts have been accepted. The principle of patients having more choice is widely sup ported, the inclusion of preventive medicine and antici patory care in the responsibilities of practice has few opp...

General Practice is undergoing the most major series of changes since the introduction of the National Health Service in 1948. They concern both concepts of care and practical details of the way care is delivered. In spite of the hostility generated by the changes most of the broad general concepts have been accepted. The principle of patients having more choice is widely sup ported, the inclusion of preventive medicine and antici patory care in the responsibilities of practice has few opp...

General Practice is undergoing the most major series of changes since the introduction of the National Health Service in 1948. They concern both concepts of care and practical details of the way care is delivered. In spite of the hostility generated by the changes most of the broad general concepts have been accepted. The principle of patients having more choice is widely supported, the inclusion of preventive medicine and anticipatory care in the responsibilities of practice has few oppon...

General Practice is undergoing the most major series of changes since the introduction of the National Health Service in 1948. They concern both concepts of care and practical details of the way care is delivered. In spite of the hostility generated by the changes most of the broad general concepts have been accepted. The principle of patients having more choice is widely sup ported, the inclusion of preventive medicine and antici patory care in the responsibilities of practice has few opp...

There are more than 100 areas of specialization in Nursing. Interestingly, this was a discovery for me even as a Registered Nurse. Each area is so unique and gives a sense of fulfillment as the individual continues to grow and develop in the career. A lot of time when a nurse is seen, the first thing that comes to mind is the hospital rooms and patients bedside. As much as this is true and remarkable, there are more than 100 other ways to be a nurse and love it. Examples are Flight Nurse, ...

The perfect guide for managers to help with employee absence. Contains hundreds of helpful tips to bring your absence rate down this book sets out the authors own tried and tested methods. Learn how to: Manage the absence process from the first instance of sickness: Hold high impact return-to-work meetings: Deal with the doctor dilemma and get useful medical information: Tackle the employees that 'go to ground': Handle complaints of stress effectively: Carry out 'the headmistre...

All you need to know about becoming a doctor in the UKThis book contains all the help you need to become a doctor. From applying to medical school through to choosing your specialty, you can find out:How to choose a medical schoolHow to get into medical schoolHow to survive as a medical studentAll about electivesWhat life is like as a doctorAs well as easy to follow information on choosing, gettin...

The Health at Work Guide is a practical and easy to read guide that covers all you need to know about health at work including managing absence, health surveillance, stress, mental ill health and wellness. It de-mystifies the term “occupational health” and common perceptions about ill health and absence. Although written primarily for the UK, the principles and behaviours discussed within it are universal so regardless of whether you have no access to occupational health care at all or wo...

The NMC have produced standards of proficiency for pre registration midwifery education and those standards have been written in an “academic” language, for higher education institutions. Each student prior to being admitted to the profession must have achieved the proficiencies stated in the NMC publication.The purpose of this book is to provide students with material related to the standards of midwifery education. The students will be able to use the contents of this text and re...

Everyday Medical Ethics and Law is based on the core chapters of Medical Ethics Today, focussing on the practical issues and dilemmas common to all doctors. It includes chapters on the law and professional guidance relating to consent, treating people who lack capacity, treating children and young people, confidentiality and health records. The title is UK-wide, covering the law and guidance in each of the four nations.Each chapter has a uniform structure which makes it id...

The main purpose of this book is to provide clear, straightforward information about the key requirements relating to health and safety in dental practices, with a practical and user-friendly approach to help manage these issues on a day-to-day basis. It assists practice managers, dentists, dental nurses and other team members in making health and safety 'second nature' by integrating it into their usual routine - thereby preventing accidents, addressing unacceptable working practices, and...