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Interprofessional Working in Health and Social Care: Professional Perspectives, 2nd Edition (EPUB)

Interprofessional Working in Health and Social Care: The Key to High-Quality Care

Collaboration among healthcare professionals is essential for providing the highest standard of care. By understanding each other’s roles and learning from each other, as well as from service users and carers, healthcare professionals can ensure the full benefits of collaboration are realized.

The Importance of Interprofessional Working

Interprofessional working is a vital element of both education and practice for today’s healthcare professionals. It encourages practitioners to recognize the value of other professionals and to learn from them, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.

This comprehensive guide, Interprofessional Working in Health and Social Care, discusses the rationale, skills, and conditions required for effective interprofessional working. With an overview of the roles and perspectives of different health professionals across a broad range of expertise, including education, housing, medicine, midwifery, nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, police, probation, radiography, social work, and youth work, this book is an invaluable resource for students and practitioners alike.

New and Emerging Roles in Healthcare

The second edition of this book offers a wealth of case studies from various fields and settings, as well as a new chapter dedicated to interprofessional working with service users and carers. Additionally, it explores new and emerging roles in healthcare, such as specialist paramedics and approved mental health professionals, providing a forward-thinking perspective on the future of healthcare.

Through engaging case studies and reflective activities, this book supports learning about interprofessional and interagency collaboration, making it a valuable tool for healthcare professionals seeking to improve their practice.

Note: An erratum has been issued regarding the term “Approved Mental Health Practitioner,” which should read “Approved Mental Health Professional.” This correction will be made in future reprints and the e-book version.

Book Details

Published by Red Globe Press, 2nd edition (March 19, 2014)

Language: English

Pages: 248

ISBN-10: 0230393438

ISBN-13: 978-0230393431

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