Are you interested in understanding the importance of collaboration in the healthcare and social care industry? Do you want to enhance your interprofessional working skills? If so, “Interprofessional Working in Health and Social Care” is the perfect book for you. Written by Judith Thomas, Katherine Pollard, and Derek Sellman, this second edition provides a comprehensive overview of interprofessional collaboration, its benefits, and how to successfully implement it in practice.

The book begins with a discussion on the rationale behind interprofessional working. It emphasizes the need for professionals to understand the roles and perspectives of other professionals in order to provide the highest standard of care. By learning from each other, as well as service users and carers, practitioners can ensure that collaboration is effective and beneficial for all parties involved.

One of the strengths of this book is its interdisciplinary approach. It covers a broad range of expertise, including education, housing, medicine, midwifery, nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, police, probation, radiography, social work, and youth work. By presenting the perspectives of different health professionals, the book offers a holistic view of interprofessional working and encourages readers to consider the contributions of various disciplines.

The second edition of “Interprofessional Working in Health and Social Care” features an array of case studies from diverse fields and settings. These case studies provide real-life examples of interprofessional collaboration in action, allowing readers to gain practical insights into the challenges and successes of working together. Additionally, the book includes a new chapter dedicated to interprofessional working with service users and carers. This chapter emphasizes the importance of involving service users and carers in the decision-making process and highlights the benefits of their contribution.

The authors of this book also look to the future, providing content on new and emerging roles in the healthcare and social care industry. For example, the book explores the roles of specialist paramedics and approved mental health practitioners, showcasing the evolving nature of interprofessional collaboration.

Throughout the book, the authors employ engaging case studies and reflective activities to facilitate learning about interprofessional and interagency collaboration. These activities encourage readers to critically reflect on their own experiences and consider how they can improve their interprofessional working skills. By actively engaging with the content, readers can deepen their understanding and enhance their practice.

“Interprofessional Working in Health and Social Care” is a valuable resource for students and practitioners across the health and social care discipline. Its comprehensive coverage of interprofessional collaboration, combined with its practical approach and real-life examples, make it an essential tool for anyone interested in enhancing their interprofessional working skills.

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Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your interprofessional working skills. Order your copy of “Interprofessional Working in Health and Social Care” today and join the countless professionals who have benefited from this comprehensive guide to collaboration. Whether you are a student looking to develop your understanding of interprofessional working or a practitioner seeking to improve your practice, this book is the perfect resource for you. With engaging case studies, reflective activities, and insights from a wide range of health professionals, “Interprofessional Working in Health and Social Care” is a must-read for anyone interested in providing the highest standard of care.

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Product Details

• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Edition: 2nd edition (19 Mar. 2014)
• Language: English
• Format: eBook
• Number of Pages: 248
• ISBN-10: 0230393438
• ISBN-13: 978-0230393431