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Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. No markings in the text with a few light scattered soil spots. The back cover has some scratches. The spine is faded. Illustrated. 96 pages. Volume 1 only.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Basics is the first title in the Midwifery Essentials series and prepares the reader to understand and master a range of clinical skills safely and with confidence. The jigsaw model of midwifery care is introduced and explained, providing a framework to explore the application of each of the clinical skills described in subsequent chapters. Central to undertaking each of the skills discussed is the need to communicate effectively with women and their families. Effective communication for each clinical skill Principles of infection control and hygiene Essential observations of blood pressure, temperature and pulse Collection of specimens and blood from woman and baby, urinalysis, and venepuncture Principles of medicines management and injection technique Fundamentals of surgical care. Midwifery Essentials consists of a series of four pocketbooks, based on the popular and successful 'Midwifery Basics' articles published in 'The Practising Midwife' journal. They have been written in response to many requests from students, midwives and supervisors to combine these articles into a handy text. The books remain true to the style of the articles and have been updated and expanded to create a user-friendly source of information on different aspects of midwifery care. They will stimulate debate and require the reader both to reflect on their current practice, local policies and procedures and to challenge care that is not woman centred. There are many dimensions to the provision of woman-centred care that practitioners need to consider and understand so the series is based on the principles of holistic care, using a 'jigsaw' model as a framework. Each aspect of the jigsaw should be considered during the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of woman-centred maternity care, for example: how does a midwife obtain consent from a woman for a procedure, maintain a safe environment during the delivery of care and make the most of the opportunity to promote health? what are the professional and legal issues in relation to the procedure and is this practice based on the best available evidence? which members of the multi-professional team contribute to this aspect of care and how is it influenced by the way in which care is organised? Series features: Provides information essential for best practice at all stages of pregnancy and birth 'Jigsaw' model promotes holistic care Scenarios help readers understand the context of maternity care Activities encourage further exploration and debate. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. This book is an indispensable guide on how to get into and survive a pre-registration nursing course. With an immensely readable style this book uses humour, case studies, hints, tips, and insights to inspire and encourage you to complete your course and become a nurse. Covering a wide range of topics it will help you to: write assignments, avoid plagiarism, make the most of clinical placements, cope with stress, understand medical terminology, and nursing jargon, deal with legal and ethical issues, make drug dosage calculations and administer medication, create a portfolio, reflect on your practice, and understand nursing models, theories and philosophies.It also contains copies of essential Nursing and Midwifery Council publications such as the "Code of Professional Conduct", "Guidelines for the Administration of Medication" and "Guidelines for Records and Record Keeping", and explains their relevance to you as a nursing student. This unique book will be useful to those of any age considering nursing as a career, with or without previous practical experience in health care. It will help you understand exactly what your tutors and mentors expect from you and help you plan for and cope with the inevitable stress and frustration. "The Student Nurse Handbook" will be an essential companion throughout your course. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. "Essential Science for Nursing Students" is a very basic textbook which aims to provide a fundamental understanding of scientific principles. The book is arranged around four themes, under which the sciences are grouped. Case studies and illustrative examples bring the text to life, and the book carries over 100 illustrations. As anatomy and physiology are key sciences for nursing students to understand, there is a heavy emphasis on them throughout. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Sociology and Occupational Therapy is the first book on sociology specifically designed to introduce Occupational Therapy students at undergraduate and postgraduate level to areas of sociology relevant to the theory and practice of OT. It provides a beginners guide to the relevant literature and explains how the sociological theory impacts on the practice of OTs in the widest sense. It makes use of the knowledge and expertise of Sociologists and Occupational Therapists to explain key concepts and their relevance to practice. With activities provided at the end of each chapter the student is encouraged to make their own links with between the text and their experience of OT practice and everyday life.Specifically for Occupational Therapists Reflects areas of interest to occupational therapy Uses international material Assumes no prior knowledge of sociology Identifies ways in which sociology can be used to analyze pracice Uses activities to help reflect on material. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. It is well documented that people with learning disabilities are at a higher risk of developing mental health problems than the general population. However, it is only in recent years that there has been a determined effort to address mental health assessment, diagnosis, services, education, and interventions for this client group. Unfortunately, carers are sometimes limited in their understanding of mental health needs and in the skills and resources required to assess these needs and deliver appropriate care. This book is intended to go some way towards meeting these deficits. The book aims to answer the following questions: What is mental health? What are mental health problems? What causes them? How do mental health problems affect the lives of people with learning disabilities and those around them? How can mental health problems be identified in people with learning disabilities? How can carers and services respond? The book is directed towards all those people, including parents and other family members, nurses, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, other professional staff, students, care staff, and voluntary workers, who are involved in the care of people with learning disabilities. It does not profess to be a complete mental health manual; rather, it aims to introduce the reader to the key issues and concerns that surround mental health in people with learning disabilities such that they might have a positive impact on the care that those people receive.Review of assessment tools brings together in one place all that are available within the UK, describing and providing details for obtaining them. Case study approach relates the theory presented to everyday life and practice situations. It also encourages readers to make links and reflect upon their own experiences. Interactive exercises guide the reader's thinking at a deeper level. An 'Umbrella' approach draws together the main themes/concepts/current thinking in relation to Mental Health in Learning Disabilities in one easily readable text Jargon free. Where technical language has been used, the language has been explained. Multi-agency approach aimed at a wide professional readership. Strong family/informal carer focus. Identifies a range of specific learning disability conditions that help the reader to bridge the gap between mental health problems and learning disability. Highlights a range of practical therapeutic interventions that may be utilised in the field. Service delivery placed in context with some of the problems that service providers face when attempting to provide appropriate care. Research has been used to underpin many of the topics discussed, promoting evidenced based care for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Covering all aspects of the syllabus, Crash Course offers students a fast way to recap on what they need to know to get through the exams with ease. Styled in an easy-to-follow, readily accessible format, each book is prepared by senior medical students or junior doctors under faculty supervision to give them the correct level of information perfectly tailored to current curricula requirements. The series now includes improved pedagogic features and a fully revised self-assessment section, updated to meet current examination needs. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Crash Course 2e has arrived! Building the success of the first editions, the new edition has been written by students for students, giving a first hand perspective of what it takes to make the grade. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This is one of the first UK books, which will assist nurses who are working or want to work, in the rapidly growing area of high dependency nursing. It provides important information on the development, function, and management of high dependency care, while also looking at the social and interpersonal skills a nurse would need in this critical area. Specific clinical issues in HDC, are clearly shown under particular system headings, using clinical examples this book is very practically orientated. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This book takes you through the fundamental principles of haematology and immunology in a comprehensive yet concise format. Each discipline is considered in an integrated format, combining histology, physiology, and pharmacology. The basic pathology of haematology and immunology is then outlined, highlighting the more common diseases and investigations. Crash Course: Immunology and Haematology covers the latest information in both fields, including advances in understanding innate immunity and in the use of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies. Provides the exam syllabus in one place! Written by senior medical students or junior doctors - authors who really understand today's exam situation! Senior Faculty Advisors ensure complete accuracy of the text! Full artwork programme, improved 'Hints and Tips' boxes, and 'Clinical Application' boxes help you remember the key points! Self-Assessment section - fully updated to reflect new curriculum requirements - helps you maximise your grade! Solid, accurate, user-friendly coverage provides enough detail even for those aiming at distinction! Fully updated self-assessment section - ideal for current examination practice! Includes useful 'Learning Objectives' at the start of each chapter. Integrated approach between basic and clinical sciences provides a firm basis for problem solving in clinical practice. Fully updated to include feedback from hundreds of students! Welcome to Crash Course - the revision aid to get you the results you need! Crash Course is a complete revision guide designed specifically to save you time by providing everything you could be asked in the exam in one place! Each book in the series has been specially written either by senior medical students or junior doctors - carefully supervised by faculty advisors - to ensure that it exactly matches your needs by having been prepared by someone who has just been in the exam situation! Fully updated and revised to improve accessibility, the first part of each volume provides an integrated approach to the subject by linking together anatomy, development, histology, physiology and pharmacology. The second part covers diseases and complaints, clerking, clinical assessment and examination, common skills and further investigations. New features include 'Learning Objectives' at the start of each chapter, improved 'Hints and Tips' boxes, 'Clinical Application' boxes and a completely revised self-assessment section tailored to the current exam formats! Crash Course - an easier way to get through the exam! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Although it is widely agreed that the experiences of service users have much to offer mental health professionals, the majority of books for this group focus on either conditions or different types of service provision (acute, community). This book is different. It takes as its starting point the lived experience of recovery which is the process whereby individuals can be helped to understand and come to terms with their illness. The role and actions of mental health professionals is explored as part of the process of recovery. The major part of the book will focus on ways in which direct care staff can assist people with mental health problems, reflecting the accounts of the nature and type of assistance which have been valuable, and the ways in which such help can best be offered. It addresses two key components of recovery accessand inclusion to life opportunities and acceptance. Each chapter of the book looks at an aspect of recovery and clearly shows how practitioners must accept the individuals needs and work with them towards this goalBased on users' experiences Focus on recovery as both a personal journey and goal and the basis for care and interventions Addresses key issues - access and social inclusion Practical guidance in implementing a new model of mental health practice. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This new edition (compiled by Nancy Roper) has been extensively revised and updated, new terms and topics relevant to present practice have been included. Over 1000 new entries have been added with each entry scrutinized by a medical expert, and word breaks are indicated to help with typing. The 6 appendices give detailed information to supplement the vocabulary presented in the dictionary. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This is the sixth edition of an established and highly successful introduction to sociology for medical students and health professionals of all kinds. It will also be of value for sociology students. Sociology as Applied to Medicine introduces students to the social context of health and illness in an understandable and accessible way - a number of reviewers have commented on its lucid and jargon-free text. The curriculum in medical schools now lays more emphasis than in the past on the social context of medicine, making this book even more indispensable. A concise and jargon-free introduction to medical sociology - accessible and readable for medical students with little time to devote to this subject. Practical emphasis on essential social issues: the doctor-patient relationship, social class, ethnic minority groups and organization of health services. Attractive two-colour page design with boxed summaries. New section on theory and methods of social research, pointing out the important differences between social research and the more biologically orientated research familiar to medical readers. Extensive revision of those chapters covering health policy, eg NHS chapter, health promotion, community care, organisation of health care. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This textbook of aromatherapy is aimed specifically at the health professional working in a community or hospital setting. It covers both theoretical and practical aspects of aromatherapy, examining research in this area, chemical components of essential oils, massage and other techniques, effects on body systems and the use of aromatherapy in health care settings. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This book provides the definitive account of the Roper-Logan-Tierney model of nursing, including in-depth discussion of its conceptual development, its place within the wider body of nursing theory and a critique of its application in practice. The book will conclude with a wider discussion of the place of this model for nursing in the face of ongoing challenges in both nursing and health care throughout the world.Authoritative and complete account of the most influential nursing model in the UK and one of the most influential in the world. Thorough exploration of aspects of theory which go beyond textbook explorations to dateAuthorsown assessment of the models use in practice and its place in future nursing development a unique set of insights. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Now in its 23 edition, this text is fully updated and revised to address the changing world of nursing and health services. This edition moves beyond the narrow medical focus of other pocket dictionaries and is firmly focussed on the needs of today's nurses. Published in association with the RCN, and packed with useful information, it should be a valuable pocket reference resource for everyone involved in nursing and healthcare. In addition to its comprehensive range of terms and definitions, this dictionary also includes a vast range of useful information within its appendices. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This is a new edition of a popular and comprehensive introductory text on anatomy and physiology for nurses and allied health students. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This book provides an easy-to-read guide to the requirements of teaching in practice courses. It provides a balance of educational theory with practice and uses an experiential approach which recognises the stages through which learners progress and encourages them to reflect on and apply the principles to their own experiences. The major themes of the book are: principles and practices of teaching, learning and assessing in clinical practice principles and practice of quality management in education creating a supportive learning environment the importance of communication and counseling skills in the teaching role The new edition will retain these essential themes, and reflect the recent context of nurse education and changes, both statutory and regulatory, within health and higher education. Updated areas include: the political and professional issues confronting nurse education, including the Quality Assurance Agency mentorship, preceptorship and clinical supervision curriculum development, reflecting the roles of clinicians and managers. This book will remain an essential and accessible guide to all nurses and midwives with responsibility for teaching and assessing in any area of their practice. 'It has great clarity, is easy to read, and I learned from it From the Foreword by Ron De Witt, Chairman, English National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This is the first UK book to look at leadership in depth, using a lively, conversational style and enhanced with the use of cartoons. The author will show that leadership for nurses is not a distant academic concept, but something everyone has within them. The text is grounded in theory and makes full use of learning aids throughout. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. In Coaching Process, the authors demonstrate the importance of applying basic sports science principles to the training process, enhancing performance whilst avoiding common problems. Not only will this book be of interest to practising coaches, but it is also essential reading for those studying sport and exercise science, coaching or coaching science at all levels. The athlete, and those who contribute to the coaching process (sport scientists, team managers, doctors and physiotherapists), will also benefit from reading how the coaching process is best applied to enhance performance and avoid complications of overtraining, injury and burn-out.An interdisciplinary approach to maximising sports performance through the application of sports science in coaching, and team management. Includes the principles of coaching plus examples of how these are translated into practice. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This book is not a primer on clinical skills but an indispensable handbook and resource for the new nurses who are about to embark on their first job and need to develop nursing judgment and the ability to organise and deliver care. It is about learning how to think like a nurse - developing the judgment and behaviour that is essential in competent practice. With an immensely readable style this book uses a friendly, conversational manner, with realistic hints, tips, and examples from real life, to encourage nurses in the early days of their careers. Issues such as assertiveness, delegation, CVs and interviews, leadership, developing nursing intuition, are covered as well as discussion about evidence based and reflective practice, direct entry into the community, and developing confidence in practice. This book will help nurses and students develop into competent and confident practitioners. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This book is an indispensable guide on how to get into and survive a pre-registration nursing course. With an immensely readable style this book uses humour, case studies, hints, tips, and insights to inspire and encourage you to complete your course and become a nurse. Covering a wide range of topics it will help you to: write assignments, avoid plagiarism, make the most of clinical placements, cope with stress, understand medical terminology, and nursing jargon, deal with legal and ethical issues, make drug dosage calculations and administer medication, create a portfolio, reflect on your practice, and understand nursing models, theories and philosophies.It also contains copies of essential Nursing and Midwifery Council publications such as the "Code of Professional Conduct", "Guidelines for the Administration of Medication" and "Guidelines for Records and Record Keeping", and explains their relevance to you as a nursing student. This unique book will be useful to those of any age considering nursing as a career, with or without previous practical experience in health care. It will help you understand exactly what your tutors and mentors expect from you and help you plan for and cope with the inevitable stress and frustration. "The Student Nurse Handbook" will be an essential companion throughout your course. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Small Animal Nutrition is an essential new text relating the theory of digestion and nutrition to practical application in everyday veterinary practice. The basic principles of nutrition are explained, with special attention given to the use of nutrition as a tool in the management of the patient. The student is informed of different nutritional requirements in both sickness and health, and concepts are presents in a light-hearted and easily understood format. Key facts are highlighted and a series of self-assessment questions and answers are provided at the end of each chapter.This new text explains nutrition in everyday language, and should be an essential purchase for all veterinary students, veterinary nurses and veterinary practices. * user-friendly layout makes animal nutrition interesting and fun, helping students easily understand the principles of nutrition * includes an excellent section on the nutritional needs of small furries, with previously unpublished advice on the hand rearing of small animals * essential reading for every veterinary student and student veterinary nurse. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This fifth edition of "Physical Education and the Study of Sport" has been revised in response to changes in the National Curriculum for A- and AS-level Physical Education and Sport, commencing September 2004. The new edition is designed to meet the needs of the new A-level syllabuses for all examination boards (AQA, EDEXCEL, OCR) and is also suitable for HND Sport Studies, while keeping the book's distinctive lively and practical approach to the serious study of sport. 'Learning by doing' is at the heart of the new curriculum and this philosophy is adopted throughout the book: it explains key terms, gives learning objectives and includes extensive practical investigations. The layout of the book has been redesigned for this edition. Lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout (with over 700 pages and 680 illustrations) with a supporting CD-ROM.The CD-ROM features the whole book in a mode in which it is possible to create PowerPoint presentations from book material. It also features synoptic questions, projects, sample exam papers and personal performance profiles. This fifth edition covers all the needs of the new A-level syllabuses, as well as addressing the needs of AS students. As before, the core emphasis of the book is the performer, who is central to all theoretical strands: the performer in action - covering human anatomy, physiology and biomechanics the performer as person - covering the acquisition of skill and sport psychology the performer in a social setting - covering contemporary, comparative and historical aspects of sport. This new edition consolidates the position of Physical Education and the Study of Sport as the leading textbook for all students and teachers of A- and AS-level courses starting after September 2004. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Intended for junior doctors in accident and emergency departments and trainee radiologists, this book serves as a pocket guide to the interpretation of X-rays. It emphasizes a systematic approach to viewing X-rays, so that significant abnormalities are not missed. Each chapter follows a similar format: coverage of normal and relevant radiological anatomy; systematic scheme for viewing the film; common sources of error and diagnostic difficulty are highlighted; and pitfalls and associated abnormalities are emphasized. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The ability to calculate drug doses accurately and quickly is an essential skill. This best-selling book uses a diagnostic test to pinpoint any weaknesses in the basic arithmetic required and is followed by specific exercises to remedy them. Examples are drawn from clinical practice, and explanations and graded exercises (with answers) cover the calculations required to administer tablets, mixtures and injections; to arrive at different drip rates; and to administer paediatric dosages safely. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A thorough but concise explanation of aspects of anatomy essential to students. Logically structured and easy to navigate, these books will be invaluable help to those finding the core concepts of anatomy difficult to grasp, or as a revision aid (they complement a standard text). Highly illustrated and supplemented with MCQs, the style is friendly. Clinical relevance is highlighted by common fractures etc. of each area. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 'Antenatal' is the second title in the Midwifery Essentials series and looks at the provision of safe and effective antenatal care, exploring the role of the midwife in the context of professional and national guidance. This book prepares the reader to provide safe, evidence-based, woman-centred maternity care. Models of care and the range of professionals involved The booking history and involving the woman in decisions Optimising and monitoring maternal health throughout pregnancy Blood tests and antenatal screening for fetal abnormality Monitoring the growing fetus Facilitating women to prepare for birth. Midwifery Essentials consists of a series of four pocketbooks, based on the popular and successful 'Midwifery Basics' articles published in 'The Practising Midwife' journal. They have been written in response to many requests from students, midwives and supervisors to combine these articles into a handy text. The books remain true to the style of the articles and have been updated and expanded to create a user-friendly source of information on different aspects of midwifery care. They will stimulate debate and require the reader both to reflect on their current practice, local policies and procedures and to challenge care that is not woman centred. There are many dimensions to the provision of woman-centred care that practitioners need to consider and understand so the series is based on the principles of holistic care, using a 'jigsaw' model as a framework. Each aspect of the jigsaw should be considered during the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of woman-centred maternity care, for example: how does a midwife obtain consent from a woman for a procedure, maintain a safe environment during the delivery of care and make the most of the opportunity to promote health? what are the professional and legal issues in relation to the procedure and is this practice based on the best available evidence? which members of the multi-professional team contribute to this aspect of care and how is it influenced by the way in which care is organised? Series features: Provides information essential for best practice at all stages of pregnancy and birth 'Jigsaw' model promotes holistic care Scenarios help readers understand the context of maternity care Activities encourage further exploration and debate. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Hugely popular with students, "Health Promotion" is now in its third edition, and has been thoroughly updated to provide the theoretical framework that is vital for health promotion. It offers a foundation for practice that encourages students and practitioners to identify opportunities for health promotion in their area of work. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Basics is the first title in the Midwifery Essentials series and prepares the reader to understand and master a range of clinical skills safely and with confidence. The jigsaw model of midwifery care is introduced and explained, providing a framework to explore the application of each of the clinical skills described in subsequent chapters. Central to undertaking each of the skills discussed is the need to communicate effectively with women and their families. Effective communication for each clinical skill Principles of infection control and hygiene Essential observations of blood pressure, temperature and pulse Collection of specimens and blood from woman and baby, urinalysis, and venepuncture Principles of medicines management and injection technique Fundamentals of surgical care. Midwifery Essentials consists of a series of four pocketbooks, based on the popular and successful 'Midwifery Basics' articles published in 'The Practising Midwife' journal. They have been written in response to many requests from students, midwives and supervisors to combine these articles into a handy text. The books remain true to the style of the articles and have been updated and expanded to create a user-friendly source of information on different aspects of midwifery care. They will stimulate debate and require the reader both to reflect on their current practice, local policies and procedures and to challenge care that is not woman centred. There are many dimensions to the provision of woman-centred care that practitioners need to consider and understand so the series is based on the principles of holistic care, using a 'jigsaw' model as a framework. Each aspect of the jigsaw should be considered during the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of woman-centred maternity care, for example: how does a midwife obtain consent from a woman for a procedure, maintain a safe environment during the delivery of care and make the most of the opportunity to promote health? what are the professional and legal issues in relation to the procedure and is this practice based on the best available evidence? which members of the multi-professional team contribute to this aspect of care and how is it influenced by the way in which care is organised? Series features: Provides information essential for best practice at all stages of pregnancy and birth 'Jigsaw' model promotes holistic care Scenarios help readers understand the context of maternity care Activities encourage further exploration and debate. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.