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Interprofessional Working in Health and Social Care: Professional Perspectives, 2nd Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

Interprofessional Working in Health and Social Care: A Collaborative Approach

By Judith Thomas, Katherine Pollard, and Derek Sellman

The Importance of Interprofessional Collaboration

In today’s healthcare landscape, collaboration between professionals is crucial to provide the highest standard of care. Interprofessional working encourages practitioners to understand the roles of other professionals, learn from each other, and from service users and carers. This collaborative approach is essential for both education and practice, ensuring the full benefit of collaboration is realized.

Key Components of Interprofessional Working

The second edition of Interprofessional Working in Health and Social Care provides an in-depth exploration of the rationale, skills, and conditions required for effective interprofessional collaboration. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the roles and perspectives of different health professionals across various fields, including:

  • Education
  • Housing
  • Medicine
  • Midwifery
  • Nursing
  • Occupational therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Police
  • Probation
  • Radiography
  • Social work
  • Youth work
  • Specialist paramedics
  • Approved Mental Health Professionals

Real-Life Examples and Applications

The book features a broad range of case studies from various fields and settings, providing real-life examples of interprofessional collaboration in action. These case studies are accompanied by reflective activities, designed to support learning and facilitate a deeper understanding of interprofessional and interagency collaboration.

A Valuable Resource for Healthcare Professionals

Interprofessional Working in Health and Social Care is an indispensable tool for students and practitioners across the health and social care discipline. By employing engaging case studies and reflective activities, this book supports learning and professional development, ultimately enhancing the quality of care provided to patients and service users.

Note: The term ‘Approved Mental Health Practitioner’ has been corrected to ‘Approved Mental Health Professional’.

Product Details:

  • Publisher: Red Globe Press
  • Publication Date: 19 Mar. 2014
  • Language: English
  • Pages: 248
  • ISBN-10: 0230393438
  • ISBN-13: 978-0230393431

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