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Hardcover. Implement change that fosters sustainable growth and better patient care
Health care projects depend on astute management of change. But more than anything else, they depend on leaders who pay attention, who understand the importance of starting right, and who know how to launch projects that succeed. Series: Jossey-Bass Public Health. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: MBN; MBPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118099148
- ISBN
- 9781118099148
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 49.72
€ 49.99
€ 49.72
Paperback. Queering Health will explore queer theory in the context of health and contemporary healthcare. From its original location as critique in the politics of sexuality, queer theory principles can usefully be extrapolated to inform contestations of other forms of normative and oppressive identity practices and the dynamics of exclusion. Editor(s): Zeeman, Dr. Laetitia; Aranda, Dr. Kay; Grant, Dr. Alec. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JMG; MBPK. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 13. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Publisher
- PCCS Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906254711
- ISBN
- 9781906254711
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.82
€ 42.82
Paperback. This book will provide student nurses, students studying for NVQ levels II and III, SNVQ and those students who are undertaking an Access to Higher Education (Nursing) Courses, with user-friendly and contemporary information in relation to some of the key clinical practice issues that they may experience when caring for individuals. Editor(s): Peate, Ian; Chelvanayagam, Sonya. Series: Wiley Series in Nursing. Num Pages: 238 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSM; MBPK; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 161 x 14. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 238
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470026298
- ISBN
- 9780470026298
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.02
€ 73.02
Paperback. Exploring issues related to person-centred care for people with dementia, this new edition of a bestselling book shows how to provide care services that enable people to live well. The book looks at working in a person-centred way from diagnosis to end-of-life care, referencing recent developments and applications of the VIPS model. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: MBPK; MJND; MQCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849056663
- ISBN
- 9781849056663
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 30.59
€ 30.99
€ 30.59
Hardcover. A collection that provides the inner workings of health care policymaking, from the legislative process to socioeconomic impacts, and reveals both modern and historical perspectives. It explores factors that shape the US health care system and policy, such as values, government, and private players, and more. Num Pages: 624 pages, colour illustrations, colour tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; MBP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 210 x 21. Weight in Grams: 940.
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning, Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781111644154
- ISBN
- 9781111644154
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 171.90
€ 171.90
Hardcover. Health care organizations are challenged to improve care at the bedside for patients, learn from individual patients to improve population health, and reduce per capita costs. To achieve these aims, leaders are needed in all parts of the organization need positive solutions. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 153 x 26. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118505632
- ISBN
- 9781118505632
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.04
€ 74.04
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: MBDC; MBDP; MBP; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Publisher
- Scribe Publications
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781925228694
- ISBN
- 9781925228694
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.72
€ 17.99
€ 12.72
Hardcover. This multi-disciplinary volume brings together original research from diverse disciplinary backgrounds investigating how we can define and operationalise a bio-psychosocial model of ill-health to improve work participation in middle and later life. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNXC; MBP; MMRP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428080
- ISBN
- 9781847428080
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.38
€ 134.38
Paperback. The first book to bring together both advocates and critics of the personalisation agenda in English social care services to debate key issues. Editor(s): Needham, Catherine; Glasby, Jon. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSN; MBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 163 x 13. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447313427
- ISBN
- 9781447313427
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.29
€ 43.29
Paperback. Through the framework of understanding health inequalities as a 'wicked problem' the book develops an applied approach to researching, understanding and addressing these by drawing on complexity theory. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; MBNS; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 173 x 16. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447305279
- ISBN
- 9781447305279
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.91
€ 47.91
Paperback. The changes in the US healthcare system since World War II are documented here, from new technologies, service-delivery arrangements, to financing mechanisms and underlying sets of organizing principles. The authors illustrate the work with five types of healthcare organizations. Num Pages: 442 pages, 62 line drawings, 41 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; MBP; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 168 x 23. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 442
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226743103
- ISBN
- 9780226743103
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.28
€ 60.28
Fold-out book or chart. .
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Sixth
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781469889900
- ISBN
- 9781469889900
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 44.90
€ 46.99
€ 44.90
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849055611
- ISBN
- 9781849055611
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.93
€ 39.93
Paperback. This highly original book examines, for the first time, how the patient movement, which works to improve the quality of healthcare, can actually be considered an emancipation movement when led by its radical elements. Num Pages: 272 pages, figures. BIC Classification: MBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 14. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 268
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847427441
- ISBN
- 9781847427441
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.37
€ 46.37
Paperback. Your Foundation in Health & Social Care provides readers with all the knowledge and skills necessary for effective learning at Foundation level, both in study and the workplace. It explores all the key areas of the Foundation degree, including values, communication, legal issues and psychology. Editor(s): Brotherton, Graham; Parker, Steven. Num Pages: 296 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; MBP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 171 x 17. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781446208854
- ISBN
- 9781446208854
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 46.75
€ 46.99
€ 46.75
Paperback. Provides an introduction to the field of global health. This title is suitable for schools of public health, nursing, and medicine, and also in undergraduate and graduate classes in anthropology, sociology, political economy, and history, among others. Editor(s): Farmer, Paul; Kleinman, Arthur; Kim, Jim Yong; Basilico, Matthew. Series: California Series in Public Anthropology. Num Pages: 504 pages, 41 b/w photographs, 35 line illustrations, 12 maps, 10 tables. BIC Classification: MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 34. Weight in Grams: 832.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 520
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520271999
- ISBN
- 9780520271999
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.28
€ 55.28
Paperback. Explaining the truth behind the screening statistics and investigating the evidence behind the hype, Margaret McCartney, an award-winning writer and doctor, argues that this patient paradox - too much testing of well people and not enough care for the sick - worsens health inequalities and drains professionalism. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 216 x 26. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- Pinter & Martin Ltd.
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780660004
- ISBN
- 9781780660004
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.12
€ 13.99
€ 11.12
Paperback.
- Publisher
- RCPsych Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908020017
- ISBN
- 9781908020017
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.95
€ 33.99
€ 33.95
Paperback. This book provides a sociological analysis of major areas of mental health and illness. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSM; MBPK; MBS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 171 x 15. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Publisher
- Open University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 5th edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780335262762
- ISBN
- 9780335262762
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.48
€ 62.48
Paperback. Among developed countries it is not the richest societies that have the best health, but those that have the smallest income differences between rich and poor. Why? This book shows that social cohesion is crucial to the quality of life. Num Pages: 268 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 139 x 16. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415092357
- ISBN
- 9780415092357
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.92
€ 69.92
Hardcover. This second edition offers both a comprehensive introduction to the patient-centered care model and best practices in this field. Thoroughly updated edition which provides a complete guide to patient-centered care, with applications for all health care organizations, professionals, managers, and students. Editor(s): Frampton, Susan B.; Charmel, Patrick A.; Planetree. Series: Jossey-Bass Public Health. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470377024
- ISBN
- 9780470377024
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.79
€ 98.79
Paperback. A penetrating examination of how most Americans die today--how the patients and their families' conflicting desires about a "good death" collide with the politics and routines of American hospitals. Num Pages: 412 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBP; MMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226426853
- ISBN
- 9780226426853
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.66
€ 38.66
Paperback. This title identifies those aspects of mental illness which can compromise parenting and affect children's development, as well as the efforts of professionals to intervene effectively. Editor(s): Loshak, Rosemary. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: MBPK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415682701
- ISBN
- 9780415682701
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.75
€ 47.75
Paperback. Argues that good care has little to do with 'patient choice' and, therefore, creating more opportunities for patient choice will not improve health care. Illustrating the discussion with examples from diabetes clinics and diabetes self care, this book presents the 'logic of care' in a step by step contrast with the 'logic of choice'. Num Pages: 160 pages, 1 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: MBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 142 x 9. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415453431
- ISBN
- 9780415453431
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.23
€ 54.23