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Interprofessional working is integral to an integrated workforce supporting children. This book turns interprofessional rhetoric into reality.

An introduction to qualitative methods, combining a solid grounding in theory with a guide to conducting investigations and critical assessment.

Suitable for all those who want to understand the various ways in which patient and public engagement can contribute to better health outcomes, this book provides the comprehensive overview of patient engagement and participation in healthcare.

This book provides an accessible and comprehensive overview of the basic education disciplines for undergraduates on Education Studies courses.

This bestselling undergraduate level book is an ideal resource for student paramedics looking for an excellent introduction to the main theoretical subjects studied in paramedic courses, and links practice issues to the all-important theory base.The chapters bring to life a wide variety of academic subjects, making complex subjects easily readable and encouraging reflection on how theory fits with practice. This third edition has been expanded throughout and includes five new chapters on research and evidence-based practice, human factors affecting paramedic practice, developing resilience, caring for people with dementia, and public health perspectives. This new edition also covers:. Ethics and law for the paramedic. Reflective practice and communication. Professional issues, including clinical audit and governance and anti-discriminatory practice. Psychological perspectives on health and ill health. Social factors. Care of vulnerable adults and end of life care. Safeguarding children. Managing change, decision making and leadership theoryWritten by a team of experienced paramedics, specialist health care professionals and doctors from across the UK, the book includes numerous links to practice, a wide selection of case studies and examples which encourage you to 'stop and think' and reflect upon your practice experience.Blaber's Foundations for Paramedic Practice: A Theoretical Perspective, Third Edition is a core text for student paramedics and a valuable resource for students of all allied health professions.'This book should be considered essential reading material for student paramedics endeavouring to understand the vital core concepts that underpin paramedic science. This clear, concise and user-friendly text is also invaluable for newly qualified paramedics, experienced paramedics looking to continue their own professional development and those acting as Practice Educators'.Sarah Christopher, PGC LTHE, BSc (Hons), MA Ed, FHEA, MC Para, Programme Lead for Paramedic Science, The University of Lincoln, UK

The new edition of this popular book takes a fresh look at what it means to think of literacies as social practices.

This book applies the latest positive psychology research to coaching practice, providing a range of tools that will have an impact with clients.

This book provides teachers, especially new teachers, with a fresh, practical and distinctive approach to teaching history.

The volumes in the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies series focus on key issues for health policy-making in Europe. This book is a joint venture between the WHO/EO and the EuroDRG which addresses the challenges of using Diagnosis Related Group systems in Europe.

This book shows that a child who dislikes lessons on the correct use of grammar can become excited using their own talents and experiences to create a story.

This book explores the role of early years practitioners in relation to child protection and the responsibility of safeguarding.

Help both practising and student paramedics prepare to deal with 25 of the commonly seen pre-hospital care scenarios, as well as to revise for practical exams. This book encourages you to develop knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology and out of hospital emergency treatment plans to point of handover at definitive care.

Paramedics! Test Yourself in Pathophysiology

Crammed full of over 400 questions, this book includes fully explained answers and explanations to help consolidate learning as you test yourself using: anatomy artwork; multiple choice questions; true or false questions; and labelling exercises. It helps paramedics to revise and excel in their anatomy and physiology modules and exams.

This book offers a powerful manifesto for schools to articulate a different vision of education that looks beyond exam success.

This student friendly practical guide helps you get to grips with reflective practice in teaching, using theories & case studies.

This book examines the nature of successful school leadership: what it is, what it looks like in practice & what are the consequences for schools & pupils.

This book offers an academic, critical approach to theories underpinning current practice in early childhood care and education.

This introductory text examines two different approaches to social psychology - experimental and critical - and is updated with new developments.

Plagiarism is a serious problem in higher education, and one that the majority of university teachers have encountered. This book provides the skills and resources that university teachers and learning and development support staff need in order to tackle it.

Medicine management is an important and demanding aspect of nursing practice. It requires both clinical knowledge and the use of professional judgement. This book is designed to help both practising and student nurses prepare to deal with the challenges of medicine management.

This is a must for every student with a dissertation to do. It is a lively, concise, and to-the-point guide, which will steer you through the entire process.

This book challenges traditional practices of teaching 'written' mathematics in childhood, offering insight into children's mathematical graphics.

Offers an insight into many applied aspects of the social aspects of health and illness. This book uses a variety of theoretical perspectives, and various concepts are extrapolated. It explains the different relationships between social categories and health, different experiences of illness and the role of the healthcare provider in society.

This is an up-to-date account of the news media of press, radio, television and the internet in one of the major media states of the European Union.

This book examines how quality and good practice in early childhood education and care (ECEC) is interpreted and implemented in a variety of settings and circumstances. Drawing on her experience of research and policy making in a wide variety of countries, the author considers the variety of rationales that inform services for early childhood education and care. Services are organized, financed and delivered in many different ways across the world. The policies that have been adopted by governments, and the resources which are made available for implementing them, have shaped practice. On the one hand there are complex ideas about what children should be learning and how they should be learning. These ideas about curriculum and the training of teachers and carers may differ radically between countries. On the other hand policies have been prompted by the need to reconcile family and work obligations and to provide childcare to support working mothers, irrespective of educational concerns. The notions of economic competition and parental choice have led to the growth of private for-profit childcare services which promote a particular view of quality and achievement. Above all, growing inequality within countries, and between rich and poor countries, have undermined attempts to provide good quality services. In an unfair world, the impact of any services is likely to be distorted. The book charts the many different approaches to understanding and measuring quality and gives an exceptionally well-informed overview.

Suitable for people wishing to apply for a PhD in the UK, this title explains: what a PhD is; how to apply for your PhD; and, how to find the right university, supervisor and project. It also provides detailed information about funding, eligibility, deadlines for different awards, and which funding is best for which student.

People with learning disabilities are affected by significantly more health problems than the general population and are much more likely to have significant health risks. This book aims at increasing professional awareness of the importance of health promotion activities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Children's experiences and well-being in their earliest years underpin and highly influence their future development and learning. Drawing on research with parents, children and a range of professionals in the early childhood field, this book considers how well-being is interpreted in the early childhood field.